October, 2009

NAPLES, FL. -- The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its October 2009 Booked Orders Index was 111. Index in October is down 7 points or 6% from September 2009's Index of 118 (1990=100). The October 2009 Index represents a decrease of 17% from the October 2008 Index of 134.

October Booked Orders Indexes were 172 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 90 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 104 in October. Index in October represents a decrease of 2% from September 2009's Twelve-Month Index of 106.

The CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 103 in October. Index in October is down 7 points or 6% from September 2009's Index of 110. The October 2009 Index represents a decrease of 34% from the October 2008 Index of 155.

October Billed Sales Indexes were 171 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 87 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 117 in October. Index in October represents a decrease of 4% from September 2009's Twelve-Month Index of 122.

* Since Bulk Handling Systems booked and billed sales are reported quarterly and are averaged back to the two preceding months, the booked and billed indexes for non-quarter ending months for Bulk Handling Equipment and Category X, total of all categories, are adjusted quarterly.