The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) reported that its May 2012 booked orders increased 24.3% when compared to May 2011 orders.
May 2012 booked orders, when compared to April 2012 booked orders, were down 5.9%.
May booked orders were up 6.0% for bulk handling equipment and down 14.0% for unit handling equipment when compared to April.
CEMA’s May 2012 billed sales (shipments) increased by 23.6% when compared to May 2011 sales. May 2012 billed sales, when compared to April 2012 billed sales, were up 3.9%
May billed sales were up 4.5% for bulk handling equipment and up 4.9% for unit handling equipment when compared to April.
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