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Automate UK, formerly the PPMA Group of Associations, is the leading trade association for automation suppliers and end users of technology across processing, packaging, robotics and machine vision. We’re committed to supporting your growth and ensuring automation is at the heart of manufacturing.
We’re the voice of the industry. Your one-stop-shop for relevant, valuable and impartial information.
We’re an association of people. Whose mission is to be supportive experts you can always rely on.
We’re inspired by innovation. Driven by opportunities and how our industry shapes the future.
With over 550 member companies, we are the go to partner to help our members and their clients thrive and increase productivity in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
With over 550 member companies, our principal objective is to help members sell more.
Dr Karl Busch travelled to the Netherlands with his wife Ayhan to attend this year’s international Busch Group Manager Meeting. The co-founder and co-owner of the world market leader, who celebrated his 95th birthday on April 20, 2024
Read MoreAutomate BEST had a successful week exhibiting at MACH 2024 at the NEC in Birmingham. Special thank you to all our BEST apprentice volunteers, and Scorpion Vision for sponsoring the demo led by their apprentice Kathryn Ray.
Read MoreAt Automate UK we deliver events that aim to inspire and educate our members, not to mention provide a fun networking opportunity for those attending. The latest tour around Thatcher’s Cider factory did not disappoint.
Read MoreBusch Vacuum Solutions announces a complimentary educational webinar on Central Vacuum Systems.
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