Frank van Dijck was elected as FEM President on 27 September 2024, on the occasion of the FEM Congress in Istanbul, Turkey, organised by İSDER TURKEY. CTO and Member of the Board at Vanderlande, Frank joined FEM in 2020. In 2022, he took the lead of the Intralogistics Systems Product Group and joined the Board of FEM. Reacting to his election, he said: “As we navigate challenging times, whether economically, environmentally or geopolitically, a strong and stable representative organisation is a must to ensure that our collective interests are preserved. As President of FEM, I will do my utmost to

As major downstream users of steel and aluminium, European materials handling equipment manufacturers are heavily impacted by the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). 9 months after the beginning of the transition period, companies are faced with numerous challenges to fulfil their reporting obligations. FEM takes stock of these and puts forward concrete recommendations to facilitate compliance: • Allow unrestricted use of default values to overcome unresolvable challenges to get emissions data from suppliers• Encourage customs authorities to release data to importers• Provide guidance on how to carry out the reporting• Extend the grace period from one to two months• Extend

To further develop how our association can create value for our industry and increase our impact, FEM is pleased to present a new proposal, ‘FEM for Corporates’. This proposal aims to help you as a company to grow your influence, network, and visibility. What does this offer?A unique corporate network for manufacturers to connect, access valuable insights and influence the EU agenda. By joining this network, you strengthen your ability to impact the policy landscape. Why is this important?With a fast-moving landscape, companies need to stay on top of the issues shaping their business. By fostering collaboration and engaging proactively