ALEM is a member of the British Materials Handling Federation (BMHF) and provides the Presidency on a rotational basis. This allows members access to two important areas of activity. In the UK members are represented on the Exhibition Committee which organises the International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX) held every three years.

In Europe the members have access to the Federation Europeenne de la Manutention (FEM) which is the representative industry body in Europe for similar products. As such members enjoy a link with developments in Europe and the chance to influence the decision makers at source to the benefit of the UK industry.