April CEMA Booked Orders, Billed Sales up from 2012

The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) reported that its April 2013 booked orders increased 5.1% when compared to April 2012 orders.

When compared to March 2013, April 2013 booked orders were down 4.3%.

April booked orders were down 10.7% for Bulk Handling Equipment and down 0.4% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to March.

CEMA’s April 2013 billed sales (shipments) increased by 5.2% when compared to April 2012 sales.

When compared to March 2013, April 2013 billed sales were up 7.4%.

April billed sales were down 9.8% for Bulk Handling Equipment and up 20.8% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to March.

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