The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its April 2014 Booked Orders decreased 19.5% when compared to April 2013 orders. April 2014 booked orders when compared to March 2014 booked orders were down 21.3%.

April Booked Orders were down 0.3% for Bulk Handling Equipment and down 31.4% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to March.

CEMA’s April 2014 Billed Sales (shipments) increased by 4.8% when compared to April 2013 sales. April 2014 billed sales when compared to March 2014 billed sales were up 7.8%.April Billed Sales were down 3.2% for Bulk Handling Equipment and up 15.8% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to March.