Packaging Trade Show Highlights 2026: Adhesive & Tape Application Systems
This autumn, Protek Adhesive Systems exhibited at packaging trade shows; the PPMA Show at the NEC Birmingham and the UK Corrugated Industry Trade Show in Telford. At both, we met packaging manufacturers looking to improve efficiency on their lines and shared how our hot melt glue systems, cold glue systems and tape applicators support customers including Nestlé, Mondelēz and IPS.
Servicing and spares for your existing adhesive systems
Many visitors were surprised to learn that we service and maintain adhesive systems from other manufacturers, not just our own. With compatible spares in stock for next day UK delivery, 24/7 engineer telephone support and 98% of breakdowns responded to within 24 hours, you don't need to replace a working system to reduce running costs. Our servicing and maintenance starts with understanding your installation and the problem, then recommending the right option.
Bespoke gluing and automation for your packaging line
An ageing line, a repetitive manual task or inconsistent glue application can feel like something you just have to work around. Often it isn't. Our bespoke design and build service creates hot melt and cold glue equipment around your production needs, helping you:
Reduce manual handling
Improve adhesive application consistency
Clear production bottlenecks
Cut waste and operating costs
Adapt your packaging line to new products
KQ cold glue and Provision tape application machines on show
In Telford we showcased our expanding range of KQ cold glue systems and taping equipment, alongside Provision tape application machines. As the official UK distribution partner for PREO, KQ and Provision, Protek pairs specialist adhesive technology with the installation, integration and support know-how to make it work on your line.
The show also gave us time with existing customers, a seat at the gala dinner and charity auction, and talks on improving manufacturing lines, including the growing role of AI.
Meet Protek at UK Packaging Expo 2026
Our next stop is UK Packaging Expo at Exhibition Centre Liverpool on 10–11 November 2026, Stand D20. Whether you're reviewing an existing hot melt system, considering cold glue or tape application equipment, or exploring a bespoke automation project, bring us the production challenge you've been working around.
Contact Protek Adhesive Systems on 01925 819 557, email sales@protekpackaging.com or find us on Stand D20.
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