The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) reported that its December 2014 booked orders increased 20.5% when compared to December 2013 orders.
December 2014 booked orders when compared to November 2014 booked orders were up 13.7%. December booked orders were down 6.6% for bulk handling equipment and up 24.7% for unit handling equipment when compared to November.
CEMA’s December 2014 billed sales (shipments) increased by 13.9% when compared to December 2013 sales. December 2014 billed sales when compared to November 2014 billed sales were up 11%.
December billed sales were up 10.6% for bulk handling equipment and up 11% for unit handling equipment when compared to November.