Conveying Equipment Orders Soar 83%

The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) reported that its March 2018 booked orders increased 82.9% when compared to March 2017 orders.

When compared to February 2018, March 2018 booked orders were up 70.5%.

March booked orders were up 4.5% for Bulk Handling Equipment and up 101.5% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to February.

CEMA’s March 2018 billed sales (shipments) increased by 21.2% when compared to March 2017 sales.

When compared to February 2018, March 2018 billed sales were up 22.6%.

March billed sales were up 5.2% for Bulk Handling Equipment and up 31.1% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to February.

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