MATERIALS HANDLING, LIFTING AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT
ENSURES THE SEAMLESS AND EFFICIENT FLOW OF GOODS

We are delighted to announce that the FEM Congress, hosted by AISEM, will take place on 21-23 September in Franciacorta, Italy. This congress, held every two years, is the most important international event of the European Federation and Industry. It presents the opportunity for producers in 14 European and international countries to explore and discuss… Read more »

FEM, together with CECE, Orgalim, BusinessEurope and 14 other EU trade associations, has issued a joint statement on the proposed Regulation on Machinery. The statement summarises points that the EU machinery industry unanimously sees as essential to maintain the successful balance between safety and innovation offered by the current Machinery Directive. The co-signatories: Welcome the… Read more »

The FEM has carefully analysed the proposal for a Regulation on “A European Approach to Artificial Intelligence” presented by the European Commission in April 2021 and presents its position on it: • While not in favour of any specific piece of legislation on AI systems in the industrial field, FEM agrees with the need to… Read more »

At the end of 2020, the European Commission published its proposal to revise the legislation on batteries and waste batteries. This new regulation aims that all batteries placed on the EU market become sustainable, high-performing and safe all along their entire life cycle. Our industry is developing battery powered equipment, but also battery packs for… Read more »

We are pleased to present the FEM Manifesto. With this document we highlight the conditions required for enabling and supporting the digital transformation of the materials handling industry. The materials handling industry is undergoing a profound digital transformation. This transformation expands business opportunities and offers new possibilities for developing innovative solutions to better respond to… Read more »

As the EU cycle begins with the new Von der Leyen Commission, FEM would like to present its medium-term strategic vision. FEM is proud to have been the voice of European manufacturers of handling materials, lifting and storage equipment since it was founded in 1953. As part of Europe’s technology industries representing European manufacturers of… Read more »