FEM welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to foster the EU data economy. The transition of the EU to a data-driven economy will generate a considerably positive impact on the future growth and competitiveness of European industries. Materials handling equipment in operation has already become smart.
FEM
FEM
Industry association · Belgium · EU Transparency Register 24068881115-97
5
positions filed
in the 665 files tracked
5
legislative files
of 665 tracked
4
with a full position paper
attached to a submission
Counts here are a floor, never a total: they cover the 665 consultation files tracked so far (57,774 submissions, mostly 2021–26), so an organization's real filing history is larger, not smaller.
Who they are
Among the 1518 trade and business associations on this site, they rank #660 by legislative files engaged, a count of participation, not a measure of influence.
0.8
declared lobbying FTE
self-declared
€25K+
declared costs / yr (floor)
0
EP accreditations
as declared to the register
2009
in the register since
Declares membership of
- Associate member of Orgalim - http://www.fem-eur.com/membership/
Self-declared to the EU Transparency Register (snapshot 14 Oct 2026).
- Register category
- Trade and business associations
- Registered as
- European Materials Handling Federation (FEM)
- Head office
- Brussels, Belgium
Self-declared to the EU Transparency Register (snapshot 14 Oct 2026); cost bands are floors, not audited totals. Reused under Commission Decision 2011/833/EU.
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Their record over time
FEM filed 5 positions between 9 Jul 2020 and 26 Jan 2026, across 5 of the 665 legislative files tracked here, attaching a full position paper 4 times.
2020 · 1 filed2021 · 1 filed2022 · 1 filed2025 · 1 filed2026 · 1 filed
What they argued
FEM represents European manufacturers of materials handling, lifting and storage equipment. Our members produce equipment that enables the movement, storage, control and protection of materials, goods and products. FEM welcomes the European Commission’s inception impact assessment on the modernisation of EU rules on batteries.
FEM (European Materials Handling Federation) considers the Machinery Directive as one of the most important pieces of legislation for material handling manufacturers. Not only has it provided the highest level of machinery safety in the world, but it has also enabled the material handling industry to continue innovating, thriving and taking the lead in many segments.
FEM, the European Materials Handling Federation, welcomes the European Commissions proposal for an Omnibus Regulation Aligning product legislation with the digital age. The initiative is a significant step forward the modernisation of EU product legislation and simplification of compliance procedures.
FEM welcomes this consultation in the context of the implementation of the Batteries Regulation. Our feedback acknowledges the Commission's progress on this topic and provides insights and recommendations on the provisions affecting the material handling machinery industry.
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