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

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 »

The Machinery Directive is arguably the single most important piece of legislation for our manufacturers. Since its adoption, it has been an effective and successful internal market legislation. Not only has it provided the highest level of machinery safety in the world, but it has also enabled the material handling industry to continue innovating, thriving… 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 »