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CEMA: Conveyor booked orders up 23.7% over 2011 in March

The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its March 2012 Booked Orders increased by 23.7% when compared to March 2011 orders.
By Modern Materials Handling Staff
May 11, 2012

The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its March 2012 Booked Orders increased by 23.7% when compared to March 2011 orders.

March 2012 booked orders when compared to February 2012 booked orders were up 12.5%.

March Booked Orders were up 2.6% for Bulk Handling Equipment and up 22.5% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to February.

CEMA’s March 2012 Billed Sales (shipments) increased by 32.0% when compared to March 2011 sales.

March 2012 billed sales when compared to February 2012 billed sales were up 18.3%

March Billed Sales were up 20.0% for Bulk Handling Equipment and up 16.3% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to February.

Conveyor booked orders up almost 25% from last year
The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its February 2012 Booked Orders increased by 24.8% when compared to February 2011 orders.

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