September 2008

NAPLES, FL. -- The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its September 2008 Booked Orders Index was 141 up 28 points or an increase of 25% from August 2008's Index of 113 (1990=100). The September 2008 Index represents a decrease of 37% from the September 2007 Index of 225.

September Booked Orders Indexes were 214 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 115 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 139 in September. Index in September represents a decrease of 5% from August 2008's Twelve-Month Index of 146.

The CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 158 in September. Index in September is up 5 points or 3% from August 2008's Index of 153. The September 2008 Index represents an increase of 8 points or 5% from the September 2007 Index of 150.

September Billed Sales Indexes were 264 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 131 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 148 in September. Index in September represents no change from August 2008's Twelve-Month Index of 148.