Process manufacturing: Sales of bulk handling equipment on the rise

05/01/2005

The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its February 2005 Booked Orders Index was 133 up 16 points or an increase of 14% from January 2005's Index of 117 (1990=100). The February 2005 Index represents an increase of 23% from the February 2004 Index of 108.

February Booked Orders Indexes were 154 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 117 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 153 in February. Index represents an increase of 1% from January 2005's Twelve-Month Index of 151.

The CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 122 in February down 49 points or a decrease of 29% from the January Index of 171. The February 2005 Index represents a decrease of 12% from the February 2004 Index of 139.

February Billed Sales Indexes were 106 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 132 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 169 in February. Index represents a decrease of 1% from January 2005's Twelve-Month Index of 171.