Introduction Taking stock of ongoing societal transformation and technological innovation, FEM is taking a deep dive into key topics of importance for the materials handling industry to explore best practice for moving forward. Keeping on top of these topics will enable our industry to continue to thrive and innovate, staying ahead of the game! Tapping… Read more »

On 14 July, FEM made public a position paper on the European Commission’s proposed Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of non-road mobile machinery circulating on public roads. This paper underscores our commitment to active engagement with policymakers and outlines our stance on vital aspects of the proposed Regulation. First of all, we welcome… Read more »

As European manufacturers of non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) FEM, alongside, CEMA, CECE and EGMF, calls for a longer transition period in the application of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). The current proposed time period of 36-40 months is insufficient and we urge for an extended transition period that allows adequate time for redesign, testing, and… Read more »

Together with six EU trade associations, FEM co-signed a joint position paper calling on the European Commission to allow the use of digital declarations of conformity (DoCs) in relevant EU product safety legislation. As a supporter of digital documentation, FEM believes that DoCs can also be provided digitally as an alternative to the paper format,… Read more »