The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) reported that its August 2013 booked orders were up 12.8% when compared to July 2013. Orders decreased 15.9% when compared to August 2012 orders.

August booked orders were up 3.7% for bulk handling equipment, and up 19.9% for unit handling equipment when compared to July.

CEMA’s August 2013 billed sales (shipments) decreased by 8.5% when compared to August 2012 sales. When compared to July 2013, billed sales were down 1.2%.

August billed sales were up 10.3% for bulk handling equipment, and down 6.2% for unit handling equipment when compared to July.

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