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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.
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