FEM co-signs a Joint Statement on EU Trade Agreements

FEM, together with 24 European associations, co-signed a Joint Industry Statement on EU Trade agreements, urging the EU institutions to continue making EU trade agreements a priority, opening new markets for trade and investment and promoting rules-based free trade, including strengthening the role of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). You can read the full statement… Read more »

FEM co-signs a Joint Statement on EU Trade Agreements

FEM celebrates International Women’s Day

We are proud to celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March as a special opportunity to shine the spotlight on women working in the materials handling industry, highlighting unique experiences and expertise, and what led them on this career path. We share with you the story of Luisa Parisotto, Senior Regulatory and Compliance Officer at… Read more »

FEM welcomes new ISO Technical Specification and withdraws FEM 5.024 on high-performance fibre ropes

As increasing usage shows, modern fibre ropes, manufactured out of high-performance synthetic fibres, are starting to be a promising alternative to the prevalent steel wire ropes. FEM welcomes and supports the publication of the ISO technical specification on Safe use of high-performance fibre ropes in crane applications (ISO/TS 23624:2021). This new technical specification provides guidance… Read more »

FEM welcomes new ISO Technical Specification and withdraws FEM 5.024 on high-performance fibre ropes

Industry Leaders – Interview with Gordon Riske

To continue our series of interviews with leaders in the materials handling industry, we are pleased to introduce you to Gordon Riske, President of the FEM Industrial Trucks Product Group and CEO of KION group. In this interview, Gordon tells us about his journey from the Lawrence Institute of Technology in Southfield/Michigan to his position… Read more »