FEM, together with 24 European associations, co-signed a Joint Industry Statement on EU Trade agreements, urging the EU institutions to continue making EU trade agreements a priority, opening new markets for trade and investment and promoting rules-based free trade, including strengthening the role of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). You can read the full statement… Read more »
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. We share with you the story of Luisa Parisotto, Senior Regulatory and Compliance Officer at… Read more »
As increasing usage shows, modern fibre ropes, manufactured out of high-performance synthetic fibres, are starting to be a promising alternative to the prevalent steel wire ropes. FEM welcomes and supports the publication of the ISO technical specification on Safe use of high-performance fibre ropes in crane applications (ISO/TS 23624:2021). This new technical specification provides guidance… Read more »
FEM, together with CECE, Orgalim, BusinessEurope and 14 other EU trade associations, has issued a joint statement on the proposed Regulation on Machinery. The statement summarises points that the EU machinery industry unanimously sees as essential to maintain the successful balance between safety and innovation offered by the current Machinery Directive. The co-signatories: Welcome the… Read more »
