Automate UK

Previously the PPMA Group of companies, Automate UK including PPMA, BARA and UKIVA, has a proud heritage of over 30 years. Now, it looks ahead to innovating the future of automation, supporting the industry and growing your success.

About Automate UK

Automate UK was launched in 2023 to serve you. To be a unifying voice for members as the leading trade association for automation suppliers and end users of technology across processing, packaging, robotics and machine vision. Supporting your growth by helping you sell more products and solutions.

Through its three core divisions, Automate UK represents automation suppliers across a wide range of applications. Join and you’ll have automatic membership to all three. You can then choose a primary association dedicated to your industry, ensuring services are tailored to your business needs.

• PPMA (Processing & Packaging Machinery Association)
• BARA (the British Automation & Robot Association)
• UKIVA (the UK Industrial Vision Association)

Automate UK member benefits

Automate UK represents the processing and packaging industry with 550+ member companies and a 30+ year history. Together with the British Automation Association (BARA) and UK Industrial Vision Association (UKIVA), it provides vital support in the sale of products and services.

Join Automate UK for the opportunity to:

• Showcase your equipment and services to thousands of key decision-makers
• Secure a strong presence in the processing and packaging industry's key reference publication
• Engage your audience in an industry-leading magazine
• Build strong and valuable connections during regular events and meetings

Events & exhibitions

Whether joining Automate UK as a full or affiliate member, there’s a fantastic line-up of world-class exhibitions and networking events that you can look forward to.

• PPMA Show
• Automation UK
• Machine Vision Conference (MVC)

You can visit for free or take advantage of exhibition space discounts at the annual show. There’ll be the opportunity to network and boost your profile at the annual awards dinner. And you can expand your knowledge with Automate UK webinars.

There is also the opportunity to attend a range of events organised by the British Automation & Robot Association (BARA) and UK Industrial Vision Association (UKIVA).