The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its June 2012 Booked Orders increased 35.4% when compared to June 2011 orders. June 2012 booked orders when compared to May 2012 booked orders were up 3.8%.
June Booked Orders were down 6.0% for Bulk Handling Equipment and up 13.1% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to May.
CEMA’s June 2012 Billed Sales (shipments) increased by 26.3% when compared to June 2011 sales. June 2012 billed sales when compared to May 2012 billed sales were up 11.3%.
June Billed Sales were up 4.6% for Bulk Handling Equipment and up 18.2% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to May.
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