The Loading Dock Equipment Manufacturers (LODEM) members
are the Industry's leading suppliers of loading dock equipment. They supply solutions
worldwide and in virtually every major manufacturing and distribution sector.
What is Loading Dock Equipment?
Equipment used to make the loading dock area of a facility
more accessible and to provide safe movement of goods in that dock area. Loading dock
equipment includes elevating docks, dock levelers, dock boards, dock lights, bumpers,
seals, shelters, vehicle restraints and traffic doors.
What We Do
LODEM members meet regularly to review, discuss and revise
the standards for design, performance and proper operation of loading dock equipment.
LODEM Programs Include:
- The development and promotion of standard nomenclature.
- The development and promotion of guides and training materials for equipment operations, personnel safety, etc.
- The collection and dissemination of reliable industry statistics.
- The preparation and distribution of educational and promotional materials as to the benefits of LODEM solutions.
- The establishment of liaison and cooperation with private and governmental groups establishing standards and/or safety codes which are pertinent to this technology.