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FEM is the European manufacturers’ association for materials handling, lifting and storage equipment, representing the technical, economic and political interests of one of the largest industrial sectors of the European mechanical engineering industry.
The 35th FEM Congress is to be held on 18th-19th September 2014 at the Royal York Hotel in York (United Kingdom). The event is organised by FEM’s British National Committee, BMHF (British Materials Handling Federation).
The FEM Conference programme includes talks by Olivier Janin, FEM Secretary General, who will give an update on market surveillance. Cosette Dussaugey, Chair FEM TF EU Directives, will cover updates on EU regulatory developments.
Best practices for internal company schemes to ensure regulatory compliance will be presented by sponsor company GE Capital.
Megatrends in logistics and distribution will also be included. Paul Brooks Unipart Consulting will address the trends in the automotive sector. Vincent Maurice, Vice-President Operations, Danone will discuss the food industry.
Other subjects to be covered during the conference will be e-commerce followed by a panel discussion moderated by Peter MacLeod, editor of SHD Logistics.
Delegates and partners will also be invited to attend a Cocktail reception and Dinner at the National Railway Museum on the evening of day one of the event and on day two a Cocktail reception and Dinner at Castle Howard.
With at least 120 delegates expected at the meetings and conference, and up to 160 people at the dinners, the FEM Congress 2014 is an unrivalled networking opportunity to reach European and global manufacturers. Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment. Registration fees for delegates are as follows:
Until 21st March – £500 Early Bird Discount ends this coming Friday.
From 22nd March to 30th April – £540
From 1st May to 31st August 2014 – £590
Partners of delegates are also invited and offered a separate programme – £300.00
The 2014 FEM Congress coincides with the Alliance of Industrial Truck Organisation meetings to be held 18-20 September at the same venue. Delegates are invited to attend a selection of the scheduled sessions of the Congress and the Alliance meeting including the social events.
