January 2008

NAPLES, FL. -- The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its January 2008 Booked Orders Index was 131 down 2 points or a decrease of 2% from December 2007's Index of 133 (1990=100). The January 2008 Index represents a decrease of 11% from the January 2007 Index of 147.

January Booked Orders Indexes were 206 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 104 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 154 in January. Index in January represents a decrease of 1% from December 2007's Twelve-Month Index of 155.

The CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 130 in January. Index in January is down 13 points or 9% from December 2007's Index of 143. The January 2008 Index represents a decrease of 17 points or 12% from the January 2007 Index of 147.

January Billed Sales Indexes were 175 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 120 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 147 in January. Index in January represents a decrease of 1% from December 2007's Twelve-Month Index of 149.