| CECE, the European association of construction equipment manufacturers of which FMIB is a proud member, is organizing its Summit on 26 October 2023 at Autoworld, Brussels. The Summit brings together construction equipment manufacturers and EU policymakers in Brussels to present and discuss relevant topics in order to promote mutual understanding. This edition of the Summit will focus on cybersecurity aspects in European regulations and their relevance to the construction machinery sector. It offers you a unique opportunity to exchange views with industry peers and policymakers on the impact, challenges and opportunities of cybersecurity. For more information and registration: |
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ReBuild Ukraine
| On 14 and 15 November 2023, the 2nd Rebuild Ukraine conference and exhibition will be held in Warsaw, Poland. The event will focus on recovery projects, the materials, technologies, equipment and investments needed to rebuild war-torn Ukraine with an emphasis on infrastructure, industry, energy supply and housing. Participation in the event will be of interest to market players who can offer potential solutions. Manufacturers of construction equipment can showcase their products which can be used for this purpose. |
Machinery Regulation published
| On 29 June 2023, the new Machinery Regulation (EU)2023/1230 was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The Machinery Regulation will be applicable from 20 January 2027 when the current Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC is repealed after an agreed transition period of 42 months. The Machinery Regulation has been adapted to the principles of the New Legislative Framework and updated with respect to new technologies. On 4 July, the European Commission published a corrigendum to the Machinery Regulation with several corrected dates, including the correct date of application: 20 January 2027. The European Commission has promised to update the Guide to application of the Machinery Directive with guidance on applying the new requirements although it has not yet indicated a timeframe. |
During the Machinery Expert Group meeting on 23 March 2023, the European Commission did clarify that application of the Machinery Regulation is only possible from 20 January 2027. Until that date, only the current Machinery Directive applies.
20 years Anniversary
On June 6, the members of FMIB met in Rotterdam for the General Members’ Meeting, followed by the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the trade association.
The FMIB members were warmly welcomed at UC Group, where the impact of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) was explained in an interesting presentation. The CSRD replaces the EU Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD). More and more companies will have to report on the impact of their activities on the environment and society. The CSRD will come into effect for large companies from 2024 and they will have to report from 2025.
During the General Meeting of Members, the members were also updated on the changes in European regulations in the field of:
they will have to start reporting from 2025.
During the General Meeting of Members, the members were also updated on the changes in European regulations in the field of:
- Exhaust gas emission
- Sound
- Machine safety
- Standard development
- Dates
- Electrical safety
- Batteries
- Substances of concern
- Environment
- Road approval requirements
- Legislation in the United Kingdom
Road circulation requirements for mobile machinery
| To use a vehicle on public roads in the Netherlands, an approval is mandatory. This obligation also applies since 1 January 2016 to agricultural or forestry tractors, agricultural or forestry trailers and interchangeable towed equipment. On 1 January 2021, a registration and licence plate obligation was also added for these categories of vehicles. For mobile machinery, almost all categories are since 1 January 2021 subject to an approval, registration and licence plate obligation when they want to use public roads. Until now, each mobile machine has to be individually inspected by the RDW. To simplify this process and speed up the registration of a mobile machine, the government is working on a National Type Approval for mobile machines in cooperation with the RDW and FMIB, among others. The legislative amendment required for this will soon be submitted to stakeholders for comment through an internet consultation., The start date is however not yet fixed so keep an eye on the relevant website or register for updates. For more information: https://www.rdw.nl/zakelijk/branches/fabrikant/landbouwvoertuigen-laten-goedkeuren/mobiele-machine |
speed increase and marking for (agricultural) traffic!
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (I&W) has introduced a legislative amendment with regard to the speed increase and marking for (agricultural) traffic as of 1 January 2021. Royal HaskoningDHV is carrying out a measurement for the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management to assess the current situation with regard to (land) (Agricultural) construction traffic is understood to mean the vehicle categories: agricultural or forestry tractors (LBTs), motor vehicles with limited speed (MMBSs), mobile machines (MMs) and trailers and interchangeable towed machines (LBTAs). In addition to agriculture, vehicles are used for transport, earthmoving, construction work and landscaping, for example. In the coming period, several measurements will be carried out to assess the extent to which the changing legislation has led to the achievement of the objectives. This questionnaire for road users is part of the measurement to determine the map the current situation. We ask you to complete the questionnaire. The data is processed anonymously and it takes you about 10 minutes to complete the questionnaire. You can complete the questionnaire up to and including 28 February 2021. Click here to go to the questionnaire.