JULY 2006

NAPLES, FL. -- The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its July 2006 Booked Orders Index was 133 down 2 points or a decrease of 1% from June 2006's Index of 135 (1990=100). The July 2006 Index represents a decrease of 5% from the July 2005 Index of 140.

July Booked Orders Indexes were 165 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 123 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 141 in July. Index in July is down 1 point or 1% from June 2006's Twelve-Month Index of 142.

The CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 136 in July down 15 points or a decrease of 10% from the June Index of 151. The July 2006 Index represents an increase of 5% from the July 2005 Index of 129.

July Billed Sales Indexes were 170 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 138 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 144 in July. Index in July is up 1 point or 1% from June 2006's Twelve-Month Index of 143.