CEMA reports March 2018 orders increased 82.9% compared to March 2017

The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its March 2018 booked orders increased 82.9% when compared to March 2017 orders.

March 2018 booked orders when compared to February 2018 booked orders were up 70.5%. March booked orders were up 4.5% for bulk handling equipment and up 101.5% for unit handling equipment when compared to February.

CEMA’s March 2018 billed sales (shipments) increased by 21.2% when compared to March 2017 sales. March 2018 billed sales when compared to February 2018 billed sales were up 22.6%.

March billed sales were up 5.2% for bulk handling equipment and up 31.1% for unit handling equipment when compared to February.