The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its September 2013 Booked Orders decreased 18.3% when compared to September 2012 orders. September 2013 booked orders when compared to August 2013 booked orders were down 22.6%.
SeptemberBooked Orders were down 13.5% for Bulk Handling Equipment and down 29.0% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to August.
CEMA’s September 2013 Billed Sales (shipments) decreased by 6.1% when compared to September 2012 sales. September 2013 billed sales when compared to August 2013 billed sales were down 8.8%.
September Billed Sales were up 0.1% for Bulk Handling Equipment and down 15.2% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to August.