November 2010

NAPLES, FL. -- The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its November 2010 Booked Orders Index was 126. Index in November is up 11 points or 10% from October 2010's Index of 115 (1990=100). The November 2010 Index represents an increase of 21% from the November 2009 Index of 104.

November Booked Orders Indexes were 216 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 96 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 128 in November. Index in November represents an increase of 2% from October 2010's Twelve-Month Index of 126.

The CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 127 in November. Index in November represents a decrease of 9% from October 2010's Index of 140. The November 2010 Index represents an increase of 35% from the November 2009 Index of 94.

November Billed Sales Indexes were 216 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 107 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 126 in November. Index in November represents an increase of 2% from October 2010's Twelve-Month Index of 123.

* 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.