July, 2010

NAPLES, FL. -- The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its July 2010 Booked Orders Index was 131. Index in July is down 36 points or 22% from June 2010's Index of 167 (1990=100). The July 2010 Index represents an increase of 49% from the July 2009 Index of 88.

July Booked Orders Indexes were 216 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 102 for Unit
Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 120 in July. Index in July represents an increase of 3% from June 2010's Twelve-Month Index of 117.

The CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 142 in July. Index in July represents an increase of 6% from June 2010's Index of 134. The July 2010 Index represents an increase of 22% from the July 2009 Index of 116.

July Billed Sales Indexes were 219 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 129 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 113 in July. Index in July represents an increase of 2% from June 2010's Twelve-Month Index of 111.

* 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.