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….
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….
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….
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….
