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FEM statement on the proposal for a Regulation on the road approval of non-road mobile machinery

The European Materials Handling Federation welcomes the European Commission proposal for a Regulation on the road type-approval for non-road mobile machinery. After many years of discussion on the need for a European framework, manufacturers are glad to see a harmonised regulatory instrument that will ensure a high level of safe circulation of non-road mobile machinery… Read more »

FEM statement on the proposal for a Regulation on the road approval of non-road mobile machinery

Celebrating International Women’s Day: an interview with Eva Virtute

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. Today we share with you the story of Eva Virtute, Advocacy & Product Sustainability Director at… Read more »

Celebrating International Women’s Day: an interview with Eva Virtute

FEM position paper on the Cyber Resilience Act

On 3 March, FEM finalised a position paper on the Cyber Resilience Act. In the position paper, FEM welcomes the European Commission’s proposal for a Cyber Resilience Act as a crucial step towards ensuring the cybersecurity of products with digital elements in the European Union. The Cyber Resilience Act will impact all FEM equipment containing… Read more »

FEM position paper on the Cyber Resilience Act

Data Act: a leap into the unknown

On 1 February 2023, FEM co-signed a joint industry statement on the European Commission legislative proposal for a Data Act. The statement warns against the negative impact of the Data Act as it stands. It calls on the European Parliament and Council to recognise the importance of data in contributing to the European economy by… Read more »

Data Act: a leap into the unknown