The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its December 2014 Booked Orders increased 20.5% when compared to December 2013 orders. December 2014 booked orders when compared to November 2014 booked orders were up 13.7%.

December Booked Orders were down 6.6% for Bulk Handling Equipment and up 24.7% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to November.

CEMA’s December 2014 Billed Sales (shipments) increased by 13.9% when compared to December 2013 sales. December 2014 billed sales when compared to November 2014 billed sales were up 11.0%. December Billed Sales were up 10.6% for Bulk Handling Equipment and up 11.0% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to November.