Automate UK, the UK trade association for the processing/packaging machinery, automation and manufacturing sectors, has aligned with a collective of European trade associations to found a federation dedicated to influencing policy around the challenges impacting the industry. EUROPAMA has been founded as the European umbrella organisation for the processing and packaging machinery industry. It unites national trade associations to advocate for the sector’s interests with EU institutions, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange regarding policy, sustainability and technological transformation. More information www.europama.eu/en