Conveyor Equipment Orders Increase 59%

The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) reported that its October 2014 booked orders increased 16.1% when compared to October 2013 orders and 59.5% when compared to September 2014.

October booked orders were up 14.3% for Bulk Handling Equipment and up 101.6% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to September.

CEMA’s October 2014 billed sales (shipments) increased by 7.4% when compared to October 2013 sales and 2.9% when compared to September 2014.
 
October billed sales were down 0.3% for Bulk Handling Equipment and up 4.8% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to September.

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