Conveyor Orders Ended 2011 up 34% Over 2010

The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) reported that its December 2011 Booked Orders Index was 213, up 64 points or 43% from November 2011’s Index of 149. The December index represents an increase of 34% from the December 2010 Index of 159.

The December Booked Orders Indexes were 337 for Bulk Handling Equipment and 172 for Unit Handling Equipment. The Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 183 in December, representing an increase of 3% from November 2011’s Twelve-Month Index of 178.

The CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 184 in December, which is a increase of 7% from November 2011’s Index of 172. The December 2011 Index represents an increase of 34% over the December 2010 Index of 137.

December Billed Sales Indexes were 340 for Bulk Handling Equipment and 144 for Unit Handling Equipment. The Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 170 in December, an increase of 2% over November 2011’s Twelve-Month Index of 166.