JANUARY 2006

NAPLES, FL. -- The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its January 2006 Booked Orders Index was 109 down 14 points or a decrease of 11% from December 2005's Index of 123 (1990=100). The January 2006 Index represents a decrease of 2% from the January 2005 Index of 111.

January Booked Orders Indexes were 182 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 83 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 147 in January. Index represents a decrease of 3% from December 2005's Twelve-Month Index of 151.

The CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 134 in January up 10 points or an increase of 8% from the December Index of 124. The January 2006 Index represents a decrease of 17% from the January 2005 Index of 162.

January Billed Sales Indexes were 170 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 134 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 139 in January. Index represents a decrease of 4% from December 2005's Twelve-Month Index of 145.