User Association of Automation Technology in Process Industries (NAMUR), established in 1949, is an international association for users of automation technology and digitalization in the process industries with its headquarters in Leverkusen, Germany. The association represents the interests of, and supports the experience exchange among over 160 member companies and with other associations and organizations. Work results are published in the form of NAMUR recommendations and worksheets and submitted to national and international standardization bodies as proposed standards.