FEM member, Vanderlande, has recently published a White Paper exploring the key impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on warehouse operations, and the influence this has had on our global economy and financial markets. The ongoing social and travel restrictions have significantly impacted consumer spending and therefore have directly impacted the economy. In June 2020, the… Read more »

Buchs, 30 September 2020 – Dr. Martin Thomaier, 44, has been a member of the Management Board of Swisslog GmbH, Dortmund since July 2020. The mechanical engineer will now assume the role of Technical Director, working alongside Commercial Director Gerd Jennissen and Sales Director Heinz Ennen. Thomaier joined Swisslog in 2018 after his tenure at… Read more »

Historically, FEM Guidelines and ISO standards have classified hoists and lifting equipment using time-based methods. In recent years, the cycle-based classification has become more and more common following the publication of the new EN 13001 series. During the Plenary Meeting 2020, FEM launched the FEM Classification Guideline N 9.521. On 20 pages, it offers many… Read more »

We are delighted to announce our newly published FEM Report 2018-2020. This report provides readers with a comprehensive overview of FEM’s wide range of activities and achievements over the past two years. You will read all about the key actions undertaken by the driving forces of FEM, including our Secretariat, Regulatory Committee and Task Forces,… Read more »