The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) reported that its March 2013 booked orders increased 7.2% when compared to March 2012 orders.
March 2013 booked orders when compared to February 2013 booked orders were up 23.6%.
March booked orders were up 10.6% for bulk handling equipment and up 32.6% for unit handling equipment when compared to February.
CEMA’s March 2013 billed sales (shipments) decreased by 8.2% when compared to March 2012 sales.
March 2013 billed sales when compared to February 2013 billed sales were up 1.2%.
March billed sales were up 9.7% for bulk handling equipment and down 5.0% for unit handling equipment when compared to February.
Source:
http://www.mmh.com/article/cema_reports_booked_orders_for_march_2013_up_7.2_over_march_2012
