PEMA Annual General Meeting 2025 – Gdańsk

The PEMA Annual General Meeting 2025 took place on Tuesday 1st & Wednesday 2nd April in Gdańsk, Poland.

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Meeting Agenda & Schedule

For the official agenda and schedule of events, including guest speakers names in which took place at PEMA AGM 2025 Gdańsk, click here.

PEMA members and invited guests came to enjoy a productive 2-day itinerary where members participated in technical committee workshops, visited Baltic Hub Container Terminal (BCT Gdansk), and present in the room of insightful speakers sharing industry knowledge, improvements and developments, as well as attendance at networking dinners with members from all over the world.

PEMA 2025 AGM Gdańsk with thanks to its sponsorship partners:

Cable Factory BITNER

Cable Factory BITNER is a modern company manufacturing cables up to 30kV with its factory located near Kraków in Poland. It was founded in 1996 and developed at a record pace soon after. The company has continued to grow through the years struggling with unfavourable conditions for business development and COVID pandemic, reaching the large-sized company against the odds.

Nowadays our extensive product portfolio includes over 40 000 items divided into several cable groups. We deliver widely recognized, complete cable solutions complying with national and international standards (UL, TÜV, VDE) as well as specific, customized items that enable faultless operation in the most demanding conditions. Our extensive offer is addressed to designers, construction companies, traders operating in the industrial automation as well as crane, mining, tunnelling, robotics, power generation, energy, telecommunication or IT industries.

Fogmaker International AB

Fogmaker International AB manufactures fire suppression systems with water-based mist under high pressure for vehicles and machines. The fine mist chokes a fire quickly and has excellent cooling properties, which prevents the fire from flaring up again. The Fogmaker system is reliable, automated, always active, and independent of electricity.

Fogmaker has a global network of qualified installers and is used in more than 300,000 vehicles in 70 countries around the world. Should something happen and the system deploys, clean-up is easy, and the system can be recharged quickly for minimal downtime. The Fogmaker system is verified by the most respected certification bodies in the world and has a large number of certifications – and the new 100% PFAS-free liquid Eco 1 passes fire tests with the same quantities as the old liquid. Safety can never be a compromise!

TELE-FONIKA Kable (TFKable)

TELE-FONIKA Kable (TFKable), the largest cable manufacturer in Central and Eastern Europe, is a leader in advanced cable solutions for industries such as mining, materials handling, and renewable energy. Its comprehensive product portfolio includes high-voltage (HV and EHV) cable systems, medium and low voltage cables, halogen-free insulation, fire-resistant cables, and fibre optic solutions, all engineered to meet the highest industry standards.

To ensure optimal performance in dynamic and mobile industrial environments TFKable offers TFCrane, a specialised cable designed for cranes, hoists, and industrial machinery subjected to high mechanical loads, torsional forces, and continuous movement. At its state-of-the-art R&D Centre in Kraków, TFKable conducts extensive mechanical stress testing, including:

Monospiral Wheel Application: Assesses resistance to continuous winding/unwinding and dynamic load cycles.
Festoon Application: Evaluates cable endurance in festoon trolley systems under repetitive bending.
Drag Chain Application: Tests durability under sustained flexing, mechanical impact, and operational stresses.

These comprehensive validation procedures ensure TFCrane cables deliver long-term reliability and safety in the most demanding environments.

Mi-Jack Europe

Mi-Jack Europe delivers advanced productivity solutions for container ports and intermodal terminals, optimizing efficiency and safety. The company utilizes centimeter-accurate differential GNSS navigation and UWB-based Position Detection Systems (PDS) to monitor vehicles and personnel in real time. Its modular Mi Star® solution provides essential functionalities, including automated steering for port cranes and vehicles, ensuring precise and efficient movement. The virtual terminal visualization (Digital Twin) offers real-time and replayable insights, allowing operators to monitor and analyze terminal activities. A collision avoidance system enhances safety by detecting hazards and preventing accidents, while container-accurate inventory management ensures precise tracking of containers and seamless logistics. Additionally, centralized fleet control optimizes vehicle coordination and resource allocation. With open interfaces and a vendor-independent design, Mi Star® solutions integrate seamlessly into existing crane, vehicle, and IT infrastructures. Supporting operational modes from manual to fully automated, the system enables ports to enhance productivity while maintaining smooth operations.