New FEM Code for Industrial steel platforms
FEM's Racking & Shelving Product Group have published their latest guidelines ''10.2.21 - Industrial steel platforms - principles for structural design".
80+ organisations call for a European ”Made in Europe” manufacturing initiative
A broad coalition of more than 80 organisations from across Europe’s manufacturingecosystem, spanning industry, research, and academia, has joined forces with theEuropean Factories of the Future Research Association (EFFRA) to......
FEM white paper on automated material flow systems and availability testing
This white paper focuses on automated material flow systems and their availability testing, supporting stakeholders in understanding how and when to apply FEM 9.222 or VDI 4486.
Toyota Material Handling Europe’s approach to sustainability and low carbon product design at LogiMAT 2026
Sustainability was a high priority for Toyota Material Handling Europe at LogiMAT 2026. The company has been awarded Platinum rating by EcoVadis at both European and local level in Germany,...
Crown Equipment Celebrates 80 Years of Customer Focus
Crown, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, celebrated its 80 year anniversary in 2025. Crown has a long history of exploring and developing advanced technology that has helped......
Joint Press Release: Machinery sector only industry excluded from transition period in Omnibus IV
European manufacturers support the EU’s ambition to modernise regulatory processes and advance digitalisation. Digital tools can strengthen competitiveness and improve compliance, but implementation must remain coherent, secure, and based on......
FEM position paper on labelling rules for batteries
This position paper responds to the European Commission’s consultation on the draft implementing regulation laying down rules regarding harmonised specifications for labelling requirements, pursuant to Article 13 of the Batteries......
FEM response to the European Commission’s consultation on the revision of the Standardisation Regulation
FEM has submitted its recommendations to the European Commission’s public consultation on the revision of the Standardisation Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012. Our position paper outlines key reforms to strengthen the......
FEM AIV Group – your gateway to innovation and collaboration
FEM unites 15 National Associations and more than 1000 companies across Europe, forming a powerful network that fuels an industry generating 72.4 billion in annual turnover (2024). At the core......
FEM calls for consistency in Omnibus IV Regulation proposal on digitalisation and common specifications
FEM welcomes the European Commission’s proposal for an Omnibus Regulation “Aligning product legislation with the digital age” (COM (2025) 504).