Conveying Equipment Orders up Almost 50%

The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) reported that its September 2017 booked orders increased 47.8% when compared to September 2016 orders.

When compared to August 2017, September 2017 booked orders were up 31.7%.

September booked orders were up 20.6% for Bulk Handling Equipment and up 36.5% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to August.

CEMA’s September 2017 billed sales (shipments) increased by 14.9% when compared to September 2016 sales.

When compared to August 2017, September 2017 billed sales were down 7.5%.

September billed sales were down 5.2% for Bulk Handling Equipment and down 8.1% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to August.

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