The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its January 2013 Booked Orders decreased 1.9% when compared to January 2012 orders.

January 2013 booked orders when compared to December 2012 booked orders were down 14.7%. January Booked Orders were down 10.9% for Bulk Handling Equipment and down 17.8% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to December.

CEMA’s January 2013 Billed Sales (shipments) increased by 1.9% when compared to January 2012 sales.

January 2013 billed sales when compared to December 2012 billed sales were up 8.2%. January Billed Sales were down 1.3% for Bulk Handling Equipment and up 16.2% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to December.