December 2007

NAPLES, FL. -- The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its December 2007 Booked Orders Index was 133 down 18 points or a decrease of 12% from November 2007's Index of 151 (1990=100). The December 2007 Index represents a decrease of 15% from the December 2006 Index of 156.

December Booked Orders Indexes were 200 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 108 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 155 in December. Index in December represents a decrease of 1% from November 2007's Twelve-Month Index of 157.

The CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 143 in December. Index in December is up 6 points or 4% from November 2007's Index of 137. The December 2007 Index represents an increase of 19 points or 15% from the December 2006 Index of 124.

December Billed Sales Indexes were 196 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 137 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 149 in December. Index in December represents an increase of 1% from November 2007's Twelve-Month Index of 147.