The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that July 2013 Billed Sales (shipments) increased by 3.5% when compared to July 2012 sales. July 2013 billed sales when compared to June 2013 billed sales were up 5.4%.

July Billed Sales were down 9.0% for Bulk Handling Equipment and up 14.8% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to June.

CEMA's July 2013 Booked Orders decreased 17.2% when compared to July 2012 orders. July 2013 booked orders when compared to June 2013 booked orders were down 11.0%. July Booked Orders were down 15.3% for Bulk Handling Equipment and down 8.2% for Unit Handling Equipment when compared to June.