AUGUST 2005

NAPLES, FL. -- The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its August 2005 Booked Orders Index was 123 down 18 points or a decrease of 13% from July 2005's Index of 141 (1990=100). The August 2005 Index represents a decrease of 28% from the August 2004 Index of 171.

August Booked Orders Indexes were 166 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 103 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 151 in August. Index represents a decrease of 3% from July 2005's Twelve-Month Index of 155.

The CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 161 in August up 29 points or an increase of 22% from the July Index of 132. The August 2005 Index represents a decrease of 8% from the August 2004 Index of 175.

August Billed Sales Indexes were 193 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 159 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 156 in August. Index represents a decrease of 1% from July 2005's Twelve-Month Index of 158.