CEMA reports conveyor sales slowdown

June 28, 2006

The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its April 2006 Booked Orders Index was 166 up 15 points or an increase of 10% from March 2006's Index of 151 (1990=100). The April 2006 Index represents a decrease of 5% from the April 2005 Index of 174.

April Booked Orders Indexes were 179 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 164 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 146 in April. Index in April is down 1 point or 1% from March 2006's Twelve-Month Index of 147.

The CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 140 in April down 20 points or a decrease of 13% from the March Index of 160. The April 2006 Index represents no change from the April 2005 Index of 140.

April Billed Sales Indexes were 188 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 136 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 141 in April. Index represents no change from March 2006's Twelve-Month Index of 141.

* 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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