Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association
Monthly Statistics Report News Release
April 2004
RELEASE ON RECEIPT
NAPLES, FL. -- The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that
its April 2004 Booked Orders Index was 160 down 27 points or a decrease of 14%
from March 2004's Index of 187 (1990=100). The April 2004 Index represents an
increase of 12% from the April 2003 Index of 143.
April Booked Orders Indexes were 174 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 143 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).
The Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 141 in April. Index represents an increase of 1% from March 2004's Twelve-Month Index of 140.
The CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 147 in April down 38 points or a decrease of 20% from the March Index of 185. The April 2004 Index represents an increase of 2% from the April 2003 Index of 144.
April Billed Sales Indexes were 164 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 143 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).
The Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 143 in April. Index represents
an increase of 1% from March 2004's Twelve-Month Index of 142.
* Since Bulk Handling Systems booked and billed sales are reported quarterly, they are averaged back to the two preceding months to enable a running monthly index.
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