Latest Conveyor Sales Numbers Up Again

The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) reported that its December 2010 Booked Orders Index was 159, up 32 points or 25% from November 2010’s Index of 127, and an increase of 51% from the December 2009 Index of 105.

The December Booked Orders Indexes were 211 for Bulk Handling Equipment and 145 for Unit Handling Equipment. The Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 133 in December, an increase of 4% from November 2010’s Twelve-Month Index of 128.

The CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 137 in December, an increase of 6% from November 2010’s Index of 129. The December 2010 Index represents an increase of 30% from the December 2009 Index of 105.

December Billed Sales Indexes were 224 for Bulk Handling Equipment and 120 for Unit Handling Equipment. The Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 129 in December, an increase of 2% from November 2010’s Twelve-Month Index of 126.