PPMA Show 2026

From September 22 to 24, 2026, the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, UK, became the meeting point for the global processing and packaging industry. The PPMA Show 2026 brought together more than 350 exhibitors and over 1,500 brands, with thousands of industry professionals expected through the doors over three days. Visitors explored the latest innovations in machinery, robotics, vision systems, automation and packaging design, and saw live demonstrations of solutions that are shaping the factories of tomorrow.

We were proud to join this year's show as HG.

With 50 years of technical excellence, HG has been at the forefront of innovation in food machinery manufacturing. From pioneering automated food processing solutions to engineering precision equipment for food production lines, our legacy is built on expertise, craftsmanship and a commitment to progress. Every machine we build reflects decades of experience in understanding what food producers truly need: reliability, hygiene, consistency and efficiency.

That experience has never been more relevant. Food manufacturers today face rising demands on many fronts. They must increase output while maintaining the highest quality standards, respond to labour shortages, reduce waste and adapt quickly to changing consumer preferences. Automation is no longer a future ambition; it is a practical answer to these everyday challenges.

Over the three days, our team had the pleasure of meeting customers, partners and fellow innovators from across the industry. We exchanged ideas about production challenges, discussed how precision equipment can improve throughput and consistency, and explored how automated solutions can be tailored to different products and processes. These conversations reminded us why events like PPMA matter: they connect people, spark collaboration and turn shared challenges into new opportunities.

We would like to sincerely thank everyone who stopped by to see us, as well as the PPMA organising team for delivering such a well-run and inspiring show. Your interest, questions and feedback motivate us to keep improving and innovating.

As we look ahead, HG remains committed to supporting food producers worldwide with dependable, high-precision machinery and forward-thinking automation. Half a century on, our purpose is unchanged: to help our customers produce better food, more efficiently.

If we missed you at the show, or if you would like to continue the conversation, we would be delighted to hear from you. Get in touch with our team to discover how HG can support your production line.

Here's to the next 50 years of progress.