March Conveyor Sales Up 32% from 2011
The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its March 2012 Booked Orders increased by 23.7% when compared to March 2011 orders. March 2012 booked orders when compared to February 2012 booked orders were up 12.5%.
March Booked Orders were up 2.6% for Bulk Handling Equipment and up 22.5% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to February.
CEMA’s March 2012 Billed Sales (shipments) increased by 32.0% when compared to March 2011 sales. March 2012 billed sales when compared to February 2012 billed sales were up 18.3%.
March Billed Sales were up 20.0% for Bulk Handling Equipment and up 16.3% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to February.
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