June Conveyor Orders Up 7.2% Over May

Aug. 9, 2013
However, orders are down 14% from year ago.

The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its June 2013 booked orders decreased 14.0% when compared to June 2012 orders. June 2013 booked orders when compared to May 2013 booked orders were up 7.2%.

June booked orders were up 9.2% for bulk handling equipment and up 5.5% for unit handling equipment when compared to May.

CEMA’s June 2013 billed sales (shipments) decreased by 10.8% when compared to June 2012 sales. June 2013 billed sales when compared to May 2013 billed sales were up 1.3%.

June billed sales were up 4.5% for bulk handling equipment and down 0.5% for unit handling equipment when compared to May.