The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association has reported that its January 2014 booked orders increased 24.5% when compared to January 2013 orders.
January 2014 booked orders when compared to December 2013 booked orders were up 12.9%. January booked orders were up 32.1% for bulk handling equipment and up 4.9% for unit handling equipment when compared to December.
CEMA’s January 2014 billed sales (shipments) decreased by 0.2% when compared to January 2013 sales. January 2014 billed sales when compared to December 2013 billed sales were up 5.5%.
January billed sales were down 6.2% for bulk handling equipment and up 12.3% for unit handling equipment when compared to December.