JANUARY 2007

NAPLES, FL. -- The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its January 2007 Booked Orders Index was 130 down 26 points or a decrease of 17% from December 2006's Index of 156 (1990=100). The January 2007 Index represents an increase of 17% from the January 2006 Index of 111.

January Booked Orders Indexes were 174 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 114 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 144 in January. Index in January is up 2 points or 1% from December 2006's Twelve-Month Index of 142.

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

January Billed Sales Indexes were 180 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 144 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 143 in January. Index represents an increase of 1% from December 2006's Twelve-Month Index of 142.