The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) reported that its May 2016 booked orders increased 9.8% when compared to May 2015 orders.
May 2016 booked orders when compared to April 2016 booked orders were up 36.9%. May booked orders were down 9.4% for bulk handling equipment and up 65.3% for unit handling equipment when compared to April.
CEMA’s May 2016 billed sales (shipments) increased by 1.7% when compared to May 2015 sales. May 2016 billed sales when compared to April 2016 billed sales were down 3.5%.
May billed sales were down 3.5% for bulk handling equipment and down 3.5% for unit handling equipment when compared to April.