Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association

Monthly Statistics Report News Release

JUNE 2004

RELEASE ON RECEIPT

NAPLES, FL. -- The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its June 2004 Booked Orders Index was 157 up 8 points or an increase of 5% from May's 2004's Index of 149 (1990=100). The June 2004 Index represents an increase of 38% from the June 2003 Index of 114.

June Booked Orders Indexes were 193 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 131 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 149 in June. Index represents an increase of 3% from May's 2004 Twelve-Month Index of 145.

The CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 196 in June up 52 points or an increase of 36% from the May Index of 144. The June 2004 Index represents an increase of 32% from the June 2003 Index of 149.

June Billed Sales Indexes were 200 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 197 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 146 in June. Index represents an increase of 3% from May's 2004 Twelve-Month Index of 142.


* Since Bulk Handling Systems booked and billed sales are reported quarterly, they are averaged back to the two preceding months to enable a running monthly index.

 

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