July, 2011

NAPLES, FL. -- The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its July 2011 Booked Orders Index was 141. Index in July is down 26 points or 16% from June 2011's Index of 167 (1990=100). The July 2011 Index represents an increase of 7% from the July 2010 Index of 132.

July Booked Orders Indexes were 255 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 102 for Unit
Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 158 in July. Index in July represents no change from June 2011's Twelve-Month Index of 158.

The CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 168 in July. Index in July represents a decrease of 11% from June 2011's Index of 189. The July 2011 Index represents an increase of 17% from the July 2010 Index of 144.

July Billed Sales Indexes were 255 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 155 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 154 in July. Index in July represents an increase of 1% from June 2011's Twelve-Month Index of 152.

* 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, the total of all categories, are adjusted quarterly.