The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) reported that its April 2012 Booked Orders increased 3.9% when compared to April 2011 orders.

However, April 2012 booked orders when compared to March 2012 booked orders were down 3.0%. April Booked Orders were down 7.4% for Bulk Handling Equipment and up 0.1% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to March.

CEMA's April 2012 Billed Sales (shipments) increased by 29.4% when compared to April 2011 sales. April 2012 billed sales when compared to March 2012 billed sales were down 7.1%. April Billed Sales were down 8.6% for Bulk Handling Equipment and down 5.3% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to March.