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- Dates
- Venue
- National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Hall 5, Birmingham
- Industry
- Packaging
- Official website
- www.ppmashow.co.uk
PPMA Show 2026 takes place at National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Hall 5, Birmingham in Birmingham from 22 September to 24 September 2026. UK's leading processing and packaging machinery exhibition co-located with robotics and automation.
What the fair covers
Packaging materials, machinery and design solutions are the focus. UK's leading processing and packaging machinery exhibition co-located with robotics and automation. That shapes both the exhibitor mix and the questions worth preparing before you arrive.
Dates, venue and getting there
The fair runs from 22 September to 24 September 2026 at National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Hall 5, Birmingham in Birmingham. It runs for 3 days, which is short, so deciding which halls to prioritise before arriving makes a difference. Birmingham is the centre of the UK exhibition industry, with a large venue complex served directly by rail and close to an international airport. That combination makes it unusually easy to reach for a fair of its scale, including as a day trip from London.
Planning your visit
These fairs sit between products and production, and most exhibitors run live equipment. Seeing a line operate at speed answers questions about changeover time, waste rates and operator workload that specifications leave open. Buyers usually arrive with a throughput requirement rather than a product list. For PPMA Show 2026, that means preparing ahead of the September dates and arriving with a target list of stands.
Language and interpreting support
Business is conducted in English, so translation is rarely the constraint for international visitors. Where local support still helps is in verifying suppliers, arranging inspections and handling logistics after the fair, which are practical rather than linguistic problems. An interpreter already working in Birmingham saves further time simply by knowing the venue and how to move around it.
After the fair
Equipment decisions in this sector hinge on running costs rather than purchase price. Consumables, spare parts and service response often outweigh the initial quote over a few years. Confirm what support exists in your region before committing, and arrange an acceptance test before shipment.
Frequently asked questions
When and where does PPMA Show 2026 take place?
It runs from 22 September to 24 September 2026 at National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Hall 5, Birmingham in Birmingham. Confirm the dates against the organiser's official site before booking travel.
What is shown at the fair?
Packaging materials, machinery and design solutions are the focus. UK's leading processing and packaging machinery exhibition co-located with robotics and automation.
How much time should I allow?
It runs for 3 days, which is short, so deciding which halls to prioritise before arriving makes a difference. Planning a route through the halls in advance makes a noticeable difference to how much you get done.
Will I need an interpreter?
Business is conducted in English, so translation is rarely the constraint for international visitors. Where local support still helps is in verifying suppliers, arranging inspections and handling logistics after the fair, which are practical rather than linguistic problems.
What happens after the fair?
Equipment decisions in this sector hinge on running costs rather than purchase price. Consumables, spare parts and service response often outweigh the initial quote over a few years. Confirm what support exists in your region before committing, and arrange an acceptance test before shipment.
Where do I find official information and registration?
The organiser's official site (www.ppmashow.co.uk) is the primary source for dates, visitor registration and the exhibitor list. Registering before you travel is worth doing, as it saves queueing at the counters on the first day.