SEPTEMBER 2007

NAPLES, FL. -- The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its September 2007 Booked Orders Index was 225 up 79 points or an increase of 54% from August 2007's Index of 146 (1990=100). The September 2007 Index represents an increase of 11% from the September 2006 Index of 202.

September Booked Orders Indexes were 198 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 239 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 156 in September. Index in September represents an increase of 1% from August 2007's Twelve-Month Index of 154.

The CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 150 in September. Index in September is down 2 points or 1% from August 2007's Index of 152. The September 2007 Index represents a decrease of 3 points or 2% from the September 2006 Index of 153.

September Billed Sales Indexes were 213 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 140 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 146 in September. Index in September is unchanged from August 2007's Twelve-Month Index of 146.