The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) reported that its March 2021 booked orders increased by 28.08% compared to February 2021. March 2021 booked orders decreased by 22.74% when compared to March 2020.

March 2021 booked orders for Bulk Handling Equipment increased 6.42% compared to February 2021. March 2021 booked orders for Unit Handling Equipment increased 36.79% when compared to February 2021.

CEMA’s March 2021 billed sales (shipments) increased by 61.92% compared to March 2020. March 2021 billed sales increased 40.17% compared to February 2021. This contrasts with the February 2021 increase of 22.81% when compared to January 2021.

March 2021 billed sales for Bulk Handling Equipment increased 12.67% when compared to February 2021. The Bulk Handling increase follows a 12.89% increase in February 2021 vs. January 2021. March 2021 billed sales for Unit Handling Equipment increased 45.41% when compared to February 2021.  The billed sales for Unit Handling’s increase compares to an increase of 24.90 % for February 2021 vs. January 2021.