New machinery technologies and the advancement of existing processes, are a necessity to secure the long term success of FME group. An average 6% of total Sales are invested in Research and Development each year which demonstrates FME’s commitment to innovation. FME has is corporate R&D headquarters in Sydney Australia And each major Business Unit has its own R&D facilities Many new products are commercialized by pilot plants and/or co-operation with customers.

FME has holds a multitude of worldwide patents and patent applications, as well as many trademark applications and registrations worldwide. A systematic patent management system is implemented and all worldwide locations in order to ensure the protection of all Intellectual property assets.