FEM took part in an event organised by Orgalime and the European Forum for Manufacturing on 20 June 2018 in the European Parliament in Brussels. Entitled “Shaping a future that benefits society: AI and data in European technology industries”, the initiative aimed at fostering discussions between industry representatives and Members of the European Parliament. FEM… Read more »

FEM Past President Jan van der Velden spoke at the public part of the last Orgalime general assembly meeting that took part on 12-13 June 2018 in Vilnius. FEM is an associate member of Orgalime. Jan explained how the materials handling and logistics industry addresses societal changes but also to what extent these drive industrial… Read more »

FEM, CECE, CEMA and EGMF, representing manufacturers of materials handling, construction, agricultural and garden machinery, have sent a joint position on the draft Ecodesign Regulation on light sources and separate control gears. Whereas the current draft Regulation provides an exclusion for lighting products installed in motor vehicles the sectors request an extension of this exclusion… Read more »

Whereas the cybersecurity package is in the EU legislative pipeline, FEM has pulled together with other industries to send clear messages to decision-makers. The joint letter, initiated by Orgalime, urges to consider three key elements for a successful European cybersecurity certification framework: Do not limit the application of self-assessment Use ad-hoc consultation platforms for candidate… Read more »