Conveyor Shipments Up in January

The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its January 2013 billed sales (shipments) increased by 1.9% when compared to January 2012 sales. January 2013 billed sales when compared to December 2012 billed sales were up 8.2%.

Januarybilled sales were down 1.3% for bulk handling equipment and up 16.2% for unit handling equipment when compared to December.

CEMA’s January 2013 booked orders decreased 1.9% when compared to January 2012 orders. January 2013 booked orders when compared to December 2012 booked orders were down 14.7%.

Januarybooked orders were down 10.9% for bulk handling equipment and down 17.8% for unit handling equipment when compared to December.