Conveying Equipment Orders Fall

The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) reported that its April 2019 booked orders decreased 5.2% when compared to April 2018 orders.

When compared to March 2019, April booked orders were down 38.9%.

April booked orders were up 2.9% for Bulk Handling Equipment and down 52.4% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to March.

CEMA’s April 2019 billed sales (shipments) decreased by 1.5% when compared to April 2018 sales.

When compared to March, April billed sales were down 13.6%.

April billed sales were up 0.9% for Bulk Handling Equipment and down 17.7% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to March.

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