The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) reported that its May 2014 booked orders increased 9.1% when compared to May 2013 orders.
May 2014 booked orders when compared to April 2014 booked orders were up 1.1%. May booked orders were up 1.3% for bulk handling equipment and up 1.2% for unit handling equipment when compared to April.
CEMA’s May 2014 billed sales (shipments) increased by 13.0% when compared to May 2013 sales. May 2014 billed sales when compared to April 2014 billed sales were up 4.4%.
May billed sales were up 4.6% for bulk handling equipment and up 4.0% for unit handling equipment when compared to April.