The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) reported that its December 2015 booked orders increased 31.7% when compared to December 2014 orders.
December 2015 booked orders when compared to November 2015 booked orders were up 80.5%. December booked orders were up 5.3% for bulk handling equipment and up 219.5% for unit handling equipment when compared to November.
CEMA’s December 2015 billed sales (shipments) increased by 12.1% when compared to December 2014 sales. December 2015 billed sales when compared to November 2015 billed sales were up 5.6%.
December billed sales were up 20% for bulk handling equipment and up 0.04% for unit handling equipment when compared to November.