The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its December 2012 Booked Orders increased 0.8% when compared to December 2011 orders.

December 2012 booked orders when compared to November 2012 booked orders were up 1.8%.

December Booked Orders were up 5.4% for Bulk Handling Equipment and down 1.2% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to November.

CEMA’s December 2012 Billed Sales (shipments) decreased by 4.4% when compared to December 2011 sales.

December 2012 billed sales when compared to November 2012 billed sales were down 13.4%.

December Billed Sales were down 3.2% for Bulk Handling Equipment and down 24.5% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to November.