July, 2009

NAPLES, FL. -- The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its July 2009 Booked Orders Index was 86. Index in July is down 24 points or 22% from June 2009's Index of 110 (1990=100). The July 2009 Index represents a decrease of 25% from the July 2008 Index of 114.

July Booked Orders Indexes were 165 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 57 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 109 in July. Index in July represents a decrease of 2% from June 2009's Twelve-Month Index of 111.

The CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 112 in July. Index in July is down 10 points or 8% from June 2009's Index of 122. The July 2009 Index represents a decrease of 27% from the July 2008 Index of 154.

July Billed Sales Indexes were 160 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 105 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 129 in July. Index in July represents a decrease of 3% from June 2009's Twelve-Month Index of 133.

* Since Bulk Handling Systems booked and billed sales are reported quarterly and are averaged back to the two preceding months, the booked and billed indexes for non-quarter ending months for Bulk Handling Equipment and Category X, total of all categories, are adjusted quarterly.