December Conveying Equipment Orders Soar

The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) reported that its December 2016 booked orders increased 10.2% when compared to December 2015 orders.

When compared to November 2016, December 2016 booked orders were up 49.8%.

December booked orders were up 26.6% for Bulk Handling Equipment and up 57.0% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to November.

CEMA’s December 2016 billed sales (shipments) decreased by 8.3% when compared to December 2015 sales.

When compared to November 2016, December 2016 billed sales were down 5.5%.
 
December billed sales were up 18.1% for Bulk Handling Equipment and down 14.6% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to November.

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