Conveyor orders and sales up

July 12, 2010
The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its May 2010 Booked Orders Index was 129, up 3 points or 2% from April 2010’s Index of 126 and an increase of 18% over the May 2009 Index of 109.

May Booked Orders Indexes were 214 for Bulk Handling Equipment and 101 for Unit Handling Equipment.

The CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 116 in May. Index in May represents an increase of 2% from April 2010’s Index of 114. The May 2010 Index represents an increase of 6% from the May 2009 Index of 109.

May Billed Sales Indexes were 211 for Bulk Handling Equipment and 91 for Unit Handling Equipment.