Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association
Monthly Statistics Report News Release
MAY 2007
NAPLES, FL. -- The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its May 2007 Booked Orders Index was 149 up 26 points or an increase of 21% from April 2007's Index of 123 (1990=100). The May 2007 Index represents an increase of 4% from the April 2006 Index of 143.
May Booked Orders Indexes were 221 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 124 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).
The Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 146 in May. Index in May is unchanged from April 2007's Twelve-Month Index of 146.
The CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 152 in May. Index in May is up 13 points or 9% from April 2007's Index of 139. The May 2007 Index represents no change from the April 2006 Index of 152.
May Billed Sales Indexes were 219 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 142 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).
The Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 146 in May. Index in May is up
1 point or 1% from April 2007's Twelve-Month Index of 145.
* 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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