FEBRUARY 2006

NAPLES, FL. -- The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its February 2006 Booked Orders Index was 129 up 20 points or an increase of 18% from January 2006's Index of 109 (1990=100). The February 2006 Index represents an increase of 2% from the February 2005 Index of 126.

February Booked Orders Indexes were 195 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 105 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 147 in February. Index represents no change from January 2006's Twelve-Month Index of 147.

The CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 136 in February up 2 points or an increase of 1% from the January Index of 134. The February 2006 Index represents an increase of 17% from the February 2005 Index of 116.

February Billed Sales Indexes were 184 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 132 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 140 in February. Index represents an increase of 1% from January 2006's Twelve-Month Index of 139.