The PPMA is the UK's trade association for suppliers of processing and packaging machinery to the UK market and represents over 480 member and associate companies. Its principle objective is to promote sales of machinery, both at home and abroad, through various projects and services of mutual benefit to both members and their customers by providing free technical and machinery information and advice.

The choice of packaging machinery for primary & secondary packaging can depend on various situations.These can include available budget, payback period, integration, associated running costs, machine technology and available floor space.

Processing and packaging machinery can be bespoke to the industry sector it services. Further information regarding these sectors can be found in our machinery articles section where you will find in-depth information and articles about, wrapping machines, information on conveying equipment and other related industry sectors that include: