The Association of Loading and Elevating Equipment (ALEM) continues to play a key role in representing its members during the ongoing revision of the EN 1398 standard for dock levellers. Latest Working Group Activity Phil James, ALEM President, is an active member of CEN TC98/WG5, the group responsible for updating the standard. He attended the […]

ALEM asks for continued vigilance across the industry to ensure equipment supplied to the market remains fully compliant, safe, and fit for purpose. Read the full article on pages 26-27 of the Logistics Matters Annual 2026.

ALEM leads compliance and standards for lifting and loading equipment. Read the full article on page 32 of the Warehouse and Logistics News Annual 2026.

Members of ALEM met in Loughborough on Wednesday, 29 October, for an insightful presentation from Mr. David Goss, Technical Director of UKMHA, on the EU Machinery Regulation. Our members found the conference extremely valuable, and we extend our sincere thanks to David Goss for his support and engagement during the question-and-answer session. Mr. David Gostick

The ALEM working group will convene on Monday, 15 September 2025, to review proposed revisions to EN1398, the European standard for Dock Leveller Safety Requirements. This meeting marks a significant step in the ongoing update of the standard, following its recent systematic review. With support from the FEM Product Group for Elevating Equipment, the working

Following a systematic review of EN 1398, the European standard for dock levellers, a vote for its revision has been adopted. CEN TC98/WG 5 has now held its first meeting to initiate the revision process. This important development has been strongly supported by ALEM and the FEM Product Group for Elevating Equipment, who have both

ALEM members are invited to attend a conference on the morning of Wednesday, 29 October 2025, in Loughborough. We are pleased to welcome Mr. David Goss, Technical Director at UKMHA, as our guest speaker. Mr. Goss will provide members with a comprehensive update on the Machinery Regulation, including: Progress of the editorial group working on

Members of ALEM are committed to full compliance with relevant European Standards, the UK Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations, and all applicable legislation. Membership is open to companies actively engaged in the manufacture, supply, installation, or maintenance of lifting, loading, and elevating equipment. An Associate Membership option is also available for companies that focus primarily

On Tuesday 22 April 2025, ALEM members are invited to a round table meeting at Hollywell Park in Loughborough to discuss EN1570-1:2024 Safety requirements for lifting tables – Part 1: Lifting tables serving up to two fixed landing. The focus of the meeting will be to discuss section section 4.4 (Protection for the travel zone

ALEM (Association of Loading and Elevating Equipment Manufacturers) is celebrating a successful partnership with DHF (Door & Hardware Federation) in launching a Level 2 Award in Dock Leveller Safety. This initiative highlights the urgent need to update EN1398, the standard for Dock Levellers, to align with current safety requirements. Read the full article on page