The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) reported that its August 2012 booked orders increased 43.5% when compared to August 2011 orders.
When compared to July 2012 booked orders, August 2012 booked orders were up 11.2%. August booked orders were down 8.9% for Bulk Handling Equipment and up 29.9% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to July.
CEMA’s August 2012 Billed Sales (shipments) increased by 30.9% when compared to August 2011 sales. When compared to July 2012 billed sales, August 2012 billed sales were up 11.7%.
August Billed Sales were up 11.7% for Bulk Handling Equipment and up 11.2% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to July.