Crown, one of the world's largest material handling companies, celebrated its 80 year anniversary in 2025. Crown has a long history of exploring and developing advanced technology that has helped direct and define the future of material handling. As the company continues its industry leadership, it is working closely with customers to incorporate several trends creating change in the warehouse and broader supply chain. These include:  Exploring flexible approaches to automation  The prioritisation of tasks and equipment that are ideal for automation is evident. Customers are developing a clear path to a tangible return on investment, which they can build upon to

FEM has submitted its recommendations to the European Commission’s public consultation on the revision of the Standardisation Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012. Our position paper outlines key reforms to strengthen the European Standardisation System while ensuring efficiency, inclusiveness, and alignment with international frameworks. Key Recommendations: Maintain voluntary, consensus-driven standards Safeguard the principle that harmonised standards remain voluntary and flexible, supporting innovation and SMEs. Reform the HAS consultant system Replace the current fault-finding approach with a collaborative, transparent, and technical-focused process. Ensure consistent interpretations, clear guidelines, and fair appeal mechanisms. Improve efficiency in hEN development Align standardisation requests with legislative drafting to

FEM unites 15 National Associations and more than 1000 companies across Europe, forming a powerful network that fuels an industry generating 72.4 billion in annual turnover (2024). At the core of FEM's mission are our Product Groups, where collaboration and expertise converge to address the sector's most pressing challenges and opportunities. Among these groups, the FEM AIV Group stands as the leading platform for advancing autonomous intralogistics solutions, uniting manufacturers of cutting-edge solutions. Interested in being a part of Europe's leading platform and gaining access to a dynamic community shaping the future of automation? Get in touch! FEM_Brochure_WEBDownload