The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) reported that its April 2021 billed sales (shipments) increased by 67.76% compared to April 2020.

April 2021 billed sales decreased 16.5% compared to March 2021. This contrasts with the March 2021 increase of 40.17% when compared to February 2021.

April 2021 billed sales for Bulk Handling Equipment increased 6.6% when compared to March 2021. The Bulk Handling increase follows a 12.67% increase in March 2021 vs. February 2021. April 2021 billed sales for Unit Handling Equipment decreased 19.91% when compared to March 2021. The billed sales for Unit Handling’s decrease compares to an increase of 45.41% vs. February 2021.

April 2021 booked orders increased by 15.07% when compared to April 2020, but decreased 14.38% compared to March 2021.

April 2021 booked orders for Bulk Handling Equipment increased 1.22% compared to March 2021. April 2021 booked orders for Unit Handling Equipment decreased 19.26% when compared to March 2021.