# Automate UK Showcases Innovations in Birmingham

The PPMA Show® 2026, scheduled for September 22-24 at the NEC in Birmingham, England, will feature the Innovations Eleven live demo theatre highlighting 11 selected exhibitors debuting new processing and packaging machinery, robotics, and industrial vision technologies. This event offers government procurement professionals and contractors a direct opportunity to evaluate cutting-edge manufacturing solutions designed to enhance productivity, reduce human error, streamline operations, and support sustainability initiatives.

- The Innovations Eleven exhibitors include key vendors such as EFAFLEX, Videojet, Industrial Washing Machines, Secomack, and Bizerba, presenting advanced machinery relevant to manufacturing sector operations.
- Procurement officials can leverage insights from live demonstrations to inform upcoming manufacturing and automation contracts, ensuring alignment with the latest technology trends.
- This event underscores the growing emphasis on automation and sustainability in government and industrial procurement strategies.
- Engaging with these exhibitors may facilitate partnerships and competitive advantages in future government manufacturing and processing equipment procurements.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** September 14, 2026

### Vendors
- EFAFLEX (Innovations Eleven exhibitor)
- Videojet (Innovations Eleven exhibitor)
- Industrial Washing Machines (Innovations Eleven exhibitor)
- Secomack (Innovations Eleven exhibitor)
- Bizerba (Innovations Eleven exhibitor)

### Key Quotes
> We’ve chosen these exhibitors to present the very latest relevant technology to support operations throughout the manufacturing sector. These machines have been designed to enhance productivity and minimise human error while streamlining processes, saving time and supporting sustainability strategies.
> — Scott McKenna, Chief Operating Officer, Automate UK

### Sources
- [Automate UK announce the stars of  Innovations Eleven](https://memuknews.com/consumer/packaging-production/the-stars-of-the-ppma-show-live-demo-theatre) - MEM Magazine