Conveyor Numbers Still Positive

Sept. 14, 2010
The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its July 2010 Booked Orders Index was 131, down 36 points or 22% from June 2010’s Index of 167. However, the July 2010 Index represents an increase of 49% from the July 2009 Index of 88.

July Booked Orders Indexes were 216 for Bulk Handling Equipment and 102 for Unit Handling Equipment. The Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 120 in July, an increase of 3% from June 2010’s Twelve-Month Index of 117.

The CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 142 in July, an increase of 6% from June 2010’s Index of 134. The July 2010 Index represents an increase of 22% compared to the July 2009 Index of 116.

July Billed Sales Indexes were 219 for Bulk Handling Equipment and 129 for Unit Handling Equipment. The Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 113 in July, an increase of 2% from June 2010’s Twelve-Month Index of 111.