September 2010

NAPLES, FL. -- The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its September 2010 Booked Orders Index was 162. Index in September is up 34 points or 27% from August 2010's Index of 128 (1990=100). The September 2010 Index represents an increase of 38% from the September 2009 Index of 117.

September Booked Orders Indexes were 219 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 145 for Unit
Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 127 in September. Index in September represents an increase of 3% from August 2010's Twelve-Month Index of 123.

The CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 143 in September. Index in September represents a decrease of 12% from August 2010's Index of 163. The September 2010 Index represents an increase of 31% from the September 2009 Index of 109.

September Billed Sales Indexes were 231 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 125 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 121 in September. Index in September represents an increase of 3% from August 2010's Twelve-Month Index of 118.

* 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.