May, 2010

NAPLES, FL. -- The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its May 2010 Booked Orders Index was 129. Index in May is up 3 points or 2% from April 2010's Index of 126 (1990=100). The May 2010 Index represents an increase of 18% from the May 2009 Index of 109.

May Booked Orders Indexes were 214 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 101 for Unit
Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 112 in May. Index in May represents an increase of 2% from April 2010's Twelve-Month Index of 110.

The CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 116 in May. Index in May represents an increase of 2% from April 2010's Index of 114. The May 2010 Index represents an increase of 6% from the May 2009 Index of 109.

May Billed Sales Indexes were 211 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 91 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 110 in April. Index in May represents an increase of 1% from April 2010's Twelve-Month Index of 109.

* 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.