British Processing and Packaging Machinery Technology

PPMA is a member of the Trade Association of Processing and Packaging Machinery Manufacturers in the United Kingdom, a member of EUROPAMA and EMEMA, and one of the founders of the "World Packaging Association" (COPAMA). She represents 334 British manufacturers. Its members have annual sales of 1.2 billion pounds (2 billion U.S. dollars), accounting for 90% of the UK industry. Most of the members are in the leading position in the world of packaging technology. The processing and packaging equipment produced is used in food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and household chemicals. As the first step of the “China Sector Challenge” project supported by the British government, PPMA established a representative office in Shanghai, China, in April 1999.
1. PPMA's publication "Machine Modernization" is a professional magazine published and distributed by PPMA. Specializes in technical and market information, latest developments in machinery, machine equipment and PPMA membership details. The magazine is published six times a year and more than 10,000 copies are issued, which is recognized as the “Voice of Machines”.
The 1999/2000 Equipment Guide provides manufacturers, personnel and product lines, and product names, together with a comprehensive product index. All indexes are available in French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese and Arabic.
The online electronic guide (CD-ROM) includes all members of PPMA and their equipment. With modification, copying, printing, functions, easy to use even if adding the latest information, with installation prompts.
In addition, PPMA has more than ten technical publications.
2. PPMA SHOW
The PPMA exhibition is the only exhibition of machinery and equipment. To seek machinery and equipment in the UK, to research new manufacturers, and to understand the most effective ways of processing and packaging machines around the world.
The PPMA Exhibition Conference starts 11 years ago. It has now developed into one of the most famous exhibitions in Europe and in the world. Every year, more than 600 manufacturers participate and more than 1,000 visitors attend the event.
The 2000 exhibition will be held in Birmingham, England from September 26th to 28th.
3. Comparison of total amount and total export amount of packaging machinery in various countries in 1998 (millions of US dollars)
Total national production total export value China 1000 -
Germany 3200 2800
Italy 2400 2150
Japan 3300 200
United States 4900 850
United Kingdom 700 380
4. UK packaging manufacturers and their market situation
Most of them are small companies with no more than 200 employees; most of them are private companies; they are highly professional; they focus on customers; they compete with the best machines in the world; they are leaders in the field of science.
market Overview:
The competition is extremely fierce; six companies monopolize the retail industry; TECO, SALNSBURY, M&S, ASDA, SAFEWAY, SOMERFIELD; retailer products are very different; machines must be easily sized; machines must be reconfigurable;
5. Comparison of UK exports from 1994 to 1997 (million pounds)
1994-190; 1995-210; 1996-245; 1997-235.
6. Overview of British packaging machinery British packaging technology has world-leading level. The main packaging machinery has the following aspects: aerosol filling machinery, printing equipment, shrink packaging machinery, molding, canning, sealing machinery, metal detection machinery, weighing machinery, carton production machinery, labeling machinery, filling machinery , liquid/powder.
7. British packaging machinery lists continuous inkjet printing, British inventions, higher speeds, cleaner operating environment, and more sophisticated inkjet technology.
Model: Codent-7E04-3 type, Domino-7k22 type, Linx-10d07 type, wiilett-11d18 type.
Heat transfer printing.
Thermal transfer printing: Direct printing on packaging, developed in the UK, can be used as a heat foil machine.
Model: Allen-11a08 type, ITW Compular-11e05 type, Markem-8c01 type, Opeir Date-9f03 type. Laser Marking: Masking - fast and secure, programmable pattern laser, elastic material, fire protection, 3300 words/second, low price.
Laser printing: Domin-7k22, Linx-10d07, Willett-11d18Lumonics-8e29.
Hot Stamping: Traditional technology, best print quality, well-produced, 1000 beats/minute.
Model: Allen-11a08 type, Mark-O-Print-7d2 type, Open Gate-9f03 type.
Metal detectors: British companies dominate, digital technology, the strongest sensitivity.
Models: Cintex-8c06b, Goring Kerr-8b04, Lock-7b03-4, Loma-11a24, Sefeline-7a04-1.
Box making machines: Redesigned, easier to clean, use servo motors, and make changing sizes faster.
Models: Bradham Lake-ya32, Jacob White-7c04-6, Kliklok-7g24.
Transfer machine.
Ling Systems: Gas delivery, PET bottle compliance, best-selling worldwide.
Model:Ling systems-7J26 type. Fluidized bed dressing machine: servo technology, the earliest in Britain, 800 times per minute, high precision fully sealed.
Model: GEI Autowrappers-13B 29/c30 type, Rose Forgrove-12E 16 type.
Labeling machines: pressure-sensitive labeling, PS labeling, 1200 beats/minute. Model: Graham-7E04-1 type, Harlands-12B16 type, Nweman-13C43 type, high-speed casing machine, anti-counterfeiting strapping, overall casing, medium/low speed, up to 500 times/minute.
Model: Graham-7E04-1, Sleevit-9E37.
Liquid filling machine: medium/low speed, difficult product, fast change.
Flowmeter: Flow control meter/pressure control meter.
Models: BWI Dawson-9E05, CEI Gravfil-13B29/C30, Masterfil-7D03-1, Universal-7E04-7.
Aerosol filling machine: BWI KP aerosol filling company, world leader, low, high speed production line, environment-friendly, new leak detector, new model is more suitable for Asia.
Model: BWI KP Aerofill-11A26 type.
Powder filling machine: easy to understand, require knowledge of powder, automatic measurement of volume and weight.
Models: ALL-FILL International-7B04-7, CEI Albro-13B29/C30, Ward Bekker-15C12, Webb Automation-12E32.
Multi-function rotary drilling and filling machine: GEI Albro 27-head vacuum powder filling machine, vertical filling and sealing machine, Sandiacre packaging company, UK's number one manufacturer, opportunistic service operation, machine production scope including 600MM and more Variety of wide-type bags, additional membrane automatic connection at right angles.
Models: Standard 11D25, high-speed bagging machine, Wright Machinery, 200/min, vertical bagging, rotating bagging, faster than continuous vertical operation of the machine.
Models: Standard 12E/16, shrink wrap machines, high and low speed, easy to enter the library of small packages, in line with the British packaging recycling rate regulations.
Models: AdpacK-8A16A, GEI Europack-13B29/C30, Wraps UK-11E19, Marden Edwards.
The company's spiral-wrapping box bag machine: OK International, automatic box production line, in line with the British packaging recycling regulations, optional cylinder or carton, carrots, potatoes.
Model: Standard-7C04-7 type.
Packaging equipment mainly includes the following: aerosol cans, cartons production, printing, labeling, cans (liquid / powder), molding cans and closures, metal detection, shrink packaging, weighing, dressing and so on.
(Extracted from “Packaging World” Jie Yuling)