December Conveying Equipment Orders up 27% YOY

The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) reported that its December 2018 booked orders increased 2.8% when compared to December 2017 orders. When compared to November 2018, December 2018 booked orders were up 27.3%.

December booked orders were up 9% for Bulk Handling Equipment and up 35.8% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to November.

CEMA’s December 2018 billed sales (shipments) increased by 43.8% when compared to December 2017 sales.

When compared to November 2018, December 2018 billed sales were up 9.5%.

December billed sales were down 1.7% for Bulk Handling Equipment and up 13.2% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to November.

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