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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.
Our innovative Flex-Turn® Conveyor offers a reliable, space-saving solution for smoothly transferring products around curves without compromising orientation or spacing.
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Read MoreFor the first time in the Middle East region Ishida will be exhibiting its ACP-700 Series Case Packer at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025. Offering a high-efficiency solution for snack producers facing manual labour challenges.
Read MoreAll-Fill has been designing and manufacturing world-class auger-based filling equipment since 1984. Their solutions, ranging from free-standing semi-automatic filling machines right up to fully automatic turn-key production lines, are trusted by leading brands worldwide to keep operations running smoothly and efficiently.
Read MoreIshida Europe has introduced a new tray sealer, the QX-800, with the latest innovation looking to tackle performance and efficiency challenges for tray sealing applications. Specifically developed for high-volume production lines and increased throughput.
Read MoreWe’re pleased to announce some important leadership changes at Automate UK as we continue to strengthen our strategic direction and representation across the processing and packaging, automation, robotics and vision sectors.
Read MoreAs 2025 marks BST’s 40th anniversary, it feels like a good time to look back on where we came from and appreciate the progress we have made.
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