JULY 2005

NAPLES, FL. -- The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its July 2005 Booked Orders Index was 143 down 15 points or a decrease of 10% from June 2005's Index of 158 (1990=100). The July 2005 Index represents an increase of 15% from the July 2004 Index of 124.

July Booked Orders Indexes were 171 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 126 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 156 in July. Index represents an increase of 1% from June 2005's Twelve-Month Index of 155.

The CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 133 in July down 22 points or a decrease of 14% from the June Index of 155. The July 2005 Index represents a decrease of 19% from the July 2004 Index of 165.

July Billed Sales Indexes were 159 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 129 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 159 in July. Index represents a decrease of 2% from June 2005's Twelve-Month Index of 162.