Conveying Equipment Orders up 47% over 2016

The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) reported that its January 2017 booked orders increased 47.6% when compared to January 2016 orders.

When compared to December 2016, January booked orders were down 21%.

January booked orders were up 4.2% for Bulk Handling Equipment and down 27.4% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to December.

CEMA’s January 2017 billed sales (shipments) increased by 2.1% when compared to January 2016 sales.

When compared to December 2016 billed sales, January 2017 billed sales were up 3.2%.
 
January billed sales were down 13.1% for Bulk Handling Equipment and up 12% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to December.

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