The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) reported that its August 2022 booked orders decreased by 62.71% when compared to August 2021. August 2022 booked orders increased by 31.53% compared to July 2022. July 2022 booked orders had decreased 52.22% compared to June 2022.

August 2022 booked orders for bulk handling equipment increased 5% compared to July 2022. August 2022 booked orders for unit handling equipment increased 50.03% when compared to July 2022.

CEMA’s August 2022 billed sales (shipments) decreased by 7.79% compared to August 2021. August 2022 billed sales increased 13.85% compared to July 2022. This contrasts with the July 2022 decrease of 30.85% when compared to June 2022.

August 2022 billed sales for bulk handling equipment increased 17.41% when compared to July 2022. The bulk handling increase follows a 27.62% decrease for July 2022 vs. June 2022. August 2022 billed sales for unit handling equipment increased 12.99% when compared to July 2022. The billed sales for unit handling’s increase compares to a decrease of 31.58% for July 2022 vs. June 2022.