The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) reported that its July 2013 booked orders decreased 17.2% when compared to July 2012 orders.
July 2013 booked orders when compared to June 2013 booked orders were down 11.0%. July booked orders were down 15.3% for bulk handling equipment and down 8.2% for unit handling equipment when compared to June.
CEMA's July 2013 billed sales (shipments) increased by 3.5% when compared to July 2012. July 2013 billed sales when compared to June 2013 billed sales were up 5.4%.
July billed sales were down 9.0% for bulk handling equipment and up 14.8% for unit handling equipment when compared to June.
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http://www.mmh.com/article/cema_reports_booked_orders_for_july_down_17.2_below_july_2012