December 2008

NAPLES, FL. -- The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its December 2008 Booked Orders Index was 90 down 5 points or a decrease of 5% from November 2008's Index of 95 (1990=100). The December 2008 Index represents a decrease of 32% from the December 2007 Index of 133.

December Booked Orders Indexes were 166 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 62 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 131 in December. Index in December represents a decrease of 2% from November 2008's Twelve-Month Index of 134.

The CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 141 in December. Index in December is up 21 points or 18% from November 2008's Index of 120. The December 2008 Index represents a decrease of 2 points or 1% from the December 2007 Index of 143.

December Billed Sales Indexes were 227 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 120 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 148 in December. Index in December represents no change from November 2008's Twelve-Month Index of 148.

* Since Bulk Handling Systems booked and billed sales are reported quarterly and are averaged back to the two preceding months, the booked and billed indexes for non-quarter ending months for Bulk Handling Equipment and Category X, total of all categories, are adjusted quarterly.