Conveying Equipment Orders, Sales Drop

The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) reported that its October 2016 booked orders decreased 19.8% when compared to October 2015 orders.

When compared to September 2016, October booked orders were down 14.0%.

October booked orders were down 17.4% for Bulk Handling Equipment and down 12.4% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to September.

CEMA’s October 2016 billed sales (shipments) decreased by 6% when compared to October 2015 sales.

When compared to September 2016, October 2016 billed sales were down 9.3%.
 
October billed sales were down 3.1% for Bulk Handling Equipment and down 11.6% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to September.

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