The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) has reported that its December 2013 booked orders decreased 6.0% when compared to December 2012 orders.
December 2013 booked orders when compared to November 2013 booked orders were up 11.0%. December booked orders were down 15.0% for bulk handling equipment and up 26.7% for unit handling equipment when compared to November.
CEMA’s December 2013 billed sales (shipments) increased by 2.3% when compared to December 2012 sales. December 2013 billed sales when compared to November 2013 billed sales were down 3.4%.
December billed sales were down 6.9% for bulk handling equipment and down 1.1% for unit handling equipment when compared to November.