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Thorworld installs largest single modular dock unit for supermarket chain

Working with trusted sales agent, DARMAX, Thorworld has installed its largest single bespoke modular dock to date, to support the efficient, environmentally friendly and safe loading and unloading activities of a major supermarket chain. As the success of a leading supermarket created further store openings, it required a sustainable solution to deal with packaging returns… Read more »

Thorworld installs largest single modular dock unit for supermarket chain

FEM Position Paper on EC proposed Data Act

On 8 July, FEM issued a position paper on the European Commission proposal for a Data Act, which builds on the FEM initial reaction, issued in May. The position has been circulated for outreach in the European Parliament. FEM supports the objectives of the proposed Data Act, and the Commission intention to foster the EU… Read more »

FEM Position Paper on EC proposed Data Act

Big challenges and big opportunities for manufacturers in Europe

FEM Secretary General, Olivier Janin, spoke with Forklift Action about about new trends, challenges and opportunities for manufacturers of materials handling equipment, in a market that is seeing rapid growth. This growth is being driven by industrialisation, increased demand for automation and the surge of e-commerce, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, although COVID-19 helped to… Read more »

Big challenges and big opportunities for manufacturers in Europe

FEM Congress 2022 – Make sure you register!

We are delighted to announce that the FEM Congress, organised and hosted by FEM member, 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 Materials Handling Federation and industry. It presents a special opportunity for producers in 14 European… Read more »

FEM Congress 2022 – Make sure you register!