The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and the European Agricultural Machinery Association (CEMA) will be working together on key issues relating to its industry.
AEM and CEMA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance advocacy efforts for the makers of agricultural equipment.
The agreement aims to create a positive legislative and regulatory environment across the Atlantic and globally, ensuring alignment on key issues impacting manufacturers in both regions.
The MoU establishes a framework for the two organizations to work together toward alignment, achieving mutual recognition, ensuring regulatory compliance, and harmonizing practices and standards in several key areas that impact agricultural equipment manufacturers.
AEM Senior Vice President Curt Blades said the with the signing, AEM and CEMA look forward to enhanced collaboration.
“To address key issues of importance and ensure there is alignment between Europe and the U.S. as it relates to our two very important global machinery markets,” Blades said.
The MoU specifies several key areas to increase co-operation including engine emissions, autonomous equipment, cybersecurity, safety and technical requirements, advanced technology and sustainability.
CEMA Secretary General Jelte Wiersma said by focusing on these shared priorities, AEM and CEMA aim to help the industry navigate global markets for the benefit of manufacturers and farmers alike.
“We are committed to work together to support agricultural equipment manufacturers as they build the products that help feed our world,” Wiersma said.
The MoU was signed last month at two major industry events—EIMA International in Bologna, Italy, and AEM’s Annual Conference in Palm Springs, California.