Revised FEM 9.001 “Guideline / Terminology – Dictionary Storage and Retrieval Machines”

The FEM document 9.001 is a dictionary: it provides a list of words and terms, which occur in  connection with high-bay warehousing. It provides the translation, first, from German into English and, then, from English into German. The FEM document 9.001 is available for 9,90 € (incl. VAT) at http://www.vdmashop.de/ See the list of technical… Read more »

Jos De Vuyst joins FEM Board

On 24th february 2016, FEM General Assembly unanimously elected Jos De Vuyst as new Board member representing the Racking & Shelving Product Group. Belgian national, Jos De Vuyst is CEO of the racking manufacturer STOW International. He is also Board member of ERF, the Racking & Shelving Product Group of FEM. Jos De Vuyst replaces… Read more »

FEM guide on vehicle restraining devices

The FEM Product Group Elevating Equipment has published a guide “Vehicle Restraining Devices – Safety and Performances” . This document defines safety, performance and use recommendations with regard to the application of vehicle restraining devices. The purpose of this document is to provide a uniform means of comparison, improve user confidence and knowledge, and define… Read more »

FEM-IT policy on equipment conformity at fairs

FEM Product Group Industrial Trucks has published a “Shows & Exhibitions – Technical Policy“. The document sets principles to respect when presenting equipment at trade exhibitions so as to ensure conformity with applicable  regulatory requirements. Simple obligations are reminded (e.g. declaration of conformity, availability of the technical file) to safeguard a level-playing field for competing… Read more »