The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) reported that its November 2012 booked orders increased 40.1% when compared to November 2011 orders.

When compared to October 2012, November 2012 booked orders were down 0.4%.

November booked orders were up 11.0% for bulk handling equipment and down 8.1% for unit handling equipment when compared to October.

CEMA’s November 2012 billed sales (shipments) increased by 18.3% when compared to November 2011 sales.

When compared to October 2012, November 2012 billed sales billed sales were down 4.2%.

November billed sales were down 4.3% for bulk handling equipment and down 4.1% for unit handling equipment when compared to October.

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