January, 2010

NAPLES, FL. -- The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its January 2010 Booked Orders Index was 99. Index in January is down 7 points or 7% from December 2009's Index of 106 (1990=100). The January 2010 Index represents an increase of 1% from the January 2009 Index of 98.

January Booked Orders Indexes were 176 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 72 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 107 in January. Index in January represents no change from December 2009's Twelve-Month Index of 107.

The CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 94 in January. Index in January is down 12 points or 11% from December 2009's Index of 106. The January 2010 Index represents a decrease of 20% from the January 2009 Index of 117.

January Billed Sales Indexes were 168 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 75 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 111 in January. Index in January represents a decrease of 2% from December 2009's Twelve-Month Index of 113.