DICHTUNGSTECHNIK JAHRBUCH 2018

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1 MEDIA INFORMATION DICHTUNGSTECHNIK JAHRBUCH 2018 MEDIA 2 DICHT! The Advertising Field for your Marketing Activities 3 Media Information and Printing Material 4 Advertising Rates, Formats and Separate Treatments 6 Lösungen finden (Find Solutions) 7 Special Placements 8 Editorial Calendar and Deadlines 9 Title Portrait 10 Circulation Analysis 11 DICHTUNGSTECHNIK JAHRBUCH 2018 (Yearbook of Sealing & Gasket Technology in German language) NETWORK 13 NETWORK ONLINE Website Portrait 15 Rates and Online Advertising Formats: FIND SOLUTIONS 17 Rates and Online Advertising Formats: BANNER and CAREER NETWORK ISGATEC GMBH 18 General Terms of Business SEALING ADHESIVE POLYMER SEALING ADHESIVE POLYMER

2 (German Language Magazine) DICHT! THE ADVERTISING FIELD FOR YOUR MARKETING ACTIVITIES ISGATEC GMBH PHONE: +49(0) INFO@ISGATEC.COM INTERNET: The German-language magazine DICHT! fills a significant information gap in the field SEALING ADHESIVES POLYMER for both, original equipment and maintenance. Specialists with decades of experience in the market generate important impetus and practical information on market trends, technological solutions, new products and soft skills. They convey relevant knowledge and thus provide decision makers in the areas of engineering, purchase, quality management and maintenance with a high practical value and relevant knowledge for more decision security. The holistic, editorial concept with multiple navigation, function-related short reading distances, reader color-coding system etc. also pro motes the trialogue between the decision makers the basics for efficient decision-making and procurement process in the area sealing, adhesive, polymers in the industries Automotive, Electronics/ Electrotechnology, Energy Technology, Plant and Machine Building Industry, Medical En gineering and Process Technology (Chemicals, Food Processing Technology and Pharmaceuticals). ISSN: BRANCHENFOKUS: Automotive Feststoffdichtungen substituieren 10 ELASTOMER Im Fokus: Entwicklungen auf breiter Front 28 IN!STAND Die notwendige Übersicht behalten 36 TRIALOG DER DICHTUNGS-, KLEBE- UND ELASTOMERTECHNIK ,50 ISSN: BRANCHENFOKUS: Energietechnik Kleine Maßnahme, große Wirkung 12 IM FOKUS: Flüssigdichtungen Komplex, aber beherrschbar 16 DOSSIER: Dienstleistungen Die richtige Vorgehensweise lohnt sich 28 TRIALOG DER DICHTUNGS-, KLEBE- UND ELASTOMERTECHNIK ,50 ISSN: BRANCHENFOKUS: Maschinenbau Den Elementen trotzen Did we wake your curiosity? Send an to: bschaefer@isgatec.com or call us under: +49 (0) IM FOKUS: Dynamische Dichtungen Die Alten sind die Neuen... TRIALOG DER DICHTUNGS-, KLEBE- UND POLYMERTECHNIK ,50 ISSN: IN!STAND Im Fokus: 3D-Druck Leckagen systematisch ermitteln 32 Da tut sich was Mehr Wirtschaftlichkeit mit PTFE Branchenfokus: Prozesstechnik Mikrotechnik Klärungsbedarf TRIALOG DER DICHTUNGS-, KLEBE- UND POLYMERTECHNIK ,50 40 Cover: istockphoto.com_travenian, istockphoto.com_richcarey, istockphoto.com_jennifer_sharp, istockphoto.com_matt_brown Page 2

3 (German Language Magazine) MEDIA INFORMATION AND PRINTING MATERIAL ISGATEC GMBH PHONE: +49(0) INFO@ISGATEC.COM INTERNET: Publisher/Publishing House: ISGATEC GmbH P.O. Box Mannheim GERMANY Phone: +49 (0) Fax: -8 info@isgatec.com VAT-N : DE Advertising Department: Bärbel Schäfer bschaefer@isgatec.com Phone: +49 (0) Fax: -8 Terms of Payment: 2% net discount on making the payment immediately of receiving the invoice before publishing date, 14 days net after publishing date. Account Details: VR Bank Rhein-Neckar eg SWIFT CODE BIC: GENODE61MA2 IBAN: DE Circulation: Detailed IVW-informations at page 10 Frequency of Publication: Quarterly, 4 x per annum Deadlines: See editorial calendar (with publication dates) Purchase Prices: Annual subscription (Germany) incl. delivery expenses: Annual subscription (Abroad) incl. delivery expenses: One-time rate: plus delivery expenses: Delivery Address: ISGATEC GmbH P.O. Box Mannheim GERMANY E gross E net E 8.50 gross Phone: +49 (0) Fax: -8 bschaefer@isgatec.com Data Media: DVD Interchange Format: PDF (according to PDF/X Standard), EPS with embedded text and pictures, TIFF or JPEG (low compression/high quality) Image Resolution: Half-tone pictures at least 300 dpi Line drawing at least 600 dpi Colours: CMYK (ISOcoated, or Greyscales (Tonal value growth 15%) Please send us a colour-consistant proof with position and colour specifications. Special colors are not considered. Magazine Format: 210 mm width and 297 mm height = DIN A4 Type Area: 183 mm width and 247 mm height Number of columns: 3, column width: 57.5 mm Set, Printing and Binding method: Computer-to-Plate, Offset, Saddle stitch Printing Material: Please send us a contract proof. If this isn t the case we can t assume liability. Data Delivery: Please always specify the number of the magazine, the name of the customer and the ad-identification. Page 3

4 (German Language Magazine) ADVERTISING RATES, FORMATS AND SEPARATE TREATMENTS ISGATEC GMBH PHONE: +49(0) INFO@ISGATEC.COM INTERNET: Bound-In Inserts: on request Inserts: on request 4c Ad-Placing Upright Format Width x Height (mm) Oblong Size Width x Height (mm) Rates in E **/*** 1/1 page 183 x x 303 * 3, /3 page 120 x x 303 * 183 x x 187 * 3, /2 page 90 x x 303 * 183 x x 149 * 2, /3 page 58 x x 303 * 183 x x 105 * 1, /4 page 90 x x 149 * 183 x x 84 * 1, /6 page 58 x x /9 page 183 x Junior page 120 x x 187 * 2, Front, rear inside cover or outside back 216 x 303 * 3, type area bleed type area bleed Your Contact Person: BÄRBEL SCHÄFER Project Manager MEDIA Phone: +49 (0) bschaefer@isgatec.com Frequency Discount Rates: 2 x publication 5% 3 x publication 10% 4 x publication 15% The frequency discount rates are valid to advertisements booked one after another. *** Colour Surcharges: Colours out of the euro scale are included in the ad-rate. *** Special Positioning: Special placements or placement on a right side will be charged with 10% onto the ad-rate. *** Format Surcharges: Bleed ads, ads (over the band): each with 10% of the ad-rate. * The bleed formats already contain a 3 mm trim allowance all around. ** All prices exclusive of the respective VAT. Advertorials will be brought to account like advertisements. Page 4

5 (German Language Magazine) ADVERTISING RATES, FORMATS AND SEPARATE TREATMENTS ISGATEC GMBH PHONE: +49(0) INFO@ISGATEC.COM INTERNET: 1/6 1/9 Further formats optional. Type area format, upright Type area format, oblong Bleed format incl. a 3 mm trim allowance all around Page 5

6 (German Language Magazine) LÖSUNGEN FINDEN (FIND SOLUTIONS): RATES, SAMPLES ISGATEC GMBH PHONE: +49(0) INFO@ISGATEC.COM INTERNET: DICHT! Lösungen finden (Print) The innovative source of supply listing for the trialogue. Rubric Area for your logo Sample Company ABC Sample Street Sample City Tel.: +49(0) Fax: +49(0) info@musterfirmaabc.de P H D A E ET MA MT PT Activities Producers Traders Service providers The account does take place in advance as single amount. Bigger entries on request. Possible entry to each issue. Example Logo Version Industries A = Automotive E = Electronics/Electrotechnology ET = Energy Technology MA = Plant and Machine Building Industry MT = Medical Engineering PT = Process Technology (Chemicals, Food Processing Technology and Pharmaceuticals) Preferred Rubric Present your productivity in the various groups of products and services: e.g.: Dynamic seals Formed-in-place sealing systems Static seals Moulded parts Profiles Further rubrics on request. Combine Print and Online for an optimal presence andsave 10% on your Online Entry. Logo Version Format 89 x 35 mm Annual rate for 4 editions in E ** 1. Entry Entry each Entry each Page 6

7 (German Language Magazine) Special Placements P ISGATEC GMBH PHONE: +49(0) INFO@ISGATEC.COM INTERNET: Front Cover Price: 3, net Rear Inside Cover Price: 3, net Here could be your ad First come, first served... If you book early the cover page the editors would be glad to agree also an appropriate technical paper. Preferential placement next to the editorial. Because of the strong pulses of the editorial your advertisement will be guaranteed effective. Rear Inside Cover Price: 3, net Outside Back Cover Price: 3, net Here could be your ad Here could be your ad Your message is on the right side of the cartoon the readers estimate it as highly valued. The reader will see your advertisement in a fully way without distraction. Page 7

8 (German Language Magazine) EDITORIAL CALENDAR AND DEADLINES ISGATEC GMBH PHONE: +49(0) INFO@ISGATEC.COM INTERNET: Issue *Delivery date for printing data: 2 working-days later Page 8 DICHTUNGSTECHNIK JAHRBUCH Date of publication Ad closing date* Editorial deadline Sealing Adhesive Polymer In the focus: Trends in dynamic sealing systems Efficient production of seals: 3D printing, Water jet cutting Dosing technology from micro to macro Silicones and their wide range of application Sealing solutions for high pressure and temperatures Atmosphere and vacuum casting In the focus: Trends in adhesive solutions (adhesives, dispensing technology) TPE Fields of application Properly assembling of gaskets Sealing with profiles and molded parts Efficient dosing of adhesives and sealants In the focus: Trends of materials/ High-performance materials ISGATEC Annual survey: This moves the market of sealing and adhesive technology; - Trends/Services - Materials/Compounds/ Semi-finished products - Static seals/moulded parts/ Profiles - Dynamic seals - Formed-in-place-gaskets - Adhesive technologies - Machines and plants - Measurement and testing technology In the focus: Trends in Formed-in-place-gaskets and potting Dynamic Sealing Systems: Less friction and more energy efficiency Sealing with adhesive tapes Coating and surface treatment of gaskets Dossier IN!STAND 3D Printing Bondexpo, Fakuma Services Survey Industry solutions Series Adhesive and dosing technology Mechanical engineering/ plant construction Dynamic seals, static seals and formed-inplace-gasketes Process industry (chemical industry, food industry, pharmaceuticals) Machines and plants/ Measurement and testing technology Automotive, electronics/ electrotechnology Measurement and testing processes for the sealing and gasket technology Raw materials/ Compounds Energy technology Events Hannover Messe MDA Bondexpo, Fakuma FORUM Due to topical reasons we subject to alterations.

9 (German Language Magazine) TITLE PORTRAIT ISGATEC GMBH PHONE: +49(0) INFO@ISGATEC.COM INTERNET: 1 The magazine DICHT! solution oriented, practical, communicative The German-language magazine DICHT! fills a significant information gap in the field SEALING ADHESIVES POLYMER for both, original equipment and maintenance. Specialists with decades of experience in the market generate important impetus and practical information on market trends, technological solutions, new products and soft skills. They convey relevant knowledge and thus provide decision makers in the areas of engineering, purchase, quality management and maintenance with a high practical value and relevant knowledge for more decision security. The holistic, editorial concept with multiple navigation, functionrelated short reading distances, reader colorcoding system etc. also pro motes the trialogue between the decision makers the basics for efficient decision-making and procurement process in the area sealing, adhesives, polymers in the industries Automotive, Electronics/ Electrotechnology, Energy Technology, Plant and Machine Building Industry, Medical Engineering and Process Technology (Chemicals, Food Processing Technology and Pharmaceuticals). 2 Frequency of Publication: Quarterly, 4 x per annum 3 Volume/Year: Volume 11/ 4 Internet: 5 Membership: Deutscher Fachjournalistenverband DFV IVW Member 6 Organ: independent professional magazine 7 Publisher: ISGATEC GmbH 8 Management board: Sandra Kiefer, Karl-Friedrich Berger Contact details: ISGATEC GmbH P.O. Box Mannheim GERMANY Phone: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) Internet: info@isgatec.com 9 Editorial department: Dipl.-Ing. Holger Best (Editor in Chief) hbest@isgatec.com 10 Advertisements: Bärbel Schäfer Phone: +49 (0) bschaefer@isgatec.com 11 Sales: Bärbel Schäfer Phone: +49 (0) bschaefer@isgatec.com 12 Purchase price: Annual subscription (Germany) incl. delivery expenses: E gross Annual subscription (Abroad) incl. delivery expenses: E net One-time rate: E 8.50 gross plus delivery expenses: 13 ISSN: The cross-media networking with the network at expands the readers benefits also on digital media. Page 9

10 (German Language Magazine) CIRCULATION ANALYSIS ISGATEC GMBH PHONE: +49(0) INFO@ISGATEC.COM INTERNET: 10 Circulation control: Circulation analysis: Geographic distribution analysis Economic region exemplars per issue in annual average Print run according IVW: III-2015: 10,200 copies IV-2015: 10,200 copies I-2016: 10,200 copies II-2016: 10,200 copies IVW in average from III-2015 II-2016: 10,200 copies Circulation copies including earlier reporting periods: III-2015: 9,910 Exemplare IV-2015: 9,672 Exemplare I-2016: 9,737 Exemplare II-2016: 10,140 Exemplare IVW in average from III-2015 II-2016: 9,865 copies Copies free of charge: 9,865 Circulation analysis Circulating copies: 9,865 Percentage % Circulated Print Run Germany ,267 Abroad Total sum ,865 Apropos: The structure of the receivers changes from issue to issue. Besides the regular readers also selected persons get DICHT! - in dependence of the main topics. Lines of Business/Branches of Industry/Types of Company Recipient groups Percentage % Circulated Print Run Automotive ,678 Electronics/Electrotechnology/ Energy Technology Machinery and Plant Manufacturing ,279 Medical Engineering, Process Technology (Chemicals, Food Processing Technology and Pharmaceuticals) Total sum ,865 Job Characteristics: Area of responsibilities Percentage % Circulated Print Run Construction ,153 Purchase ,890 Quality management ,239 Management Total sum ,865 Job Characteristics: Position in company Percentage % Circulated Print Run Executive board/board of managers Department manager/area manager ,590 Skilled labour ,535 Other Total sum ,865

11 DICHTUNGSTECHNIK JAHRBUCH (Yearbook of Sealing & Gasket Technology in German language) Mediadaten TITLE PORTRAIT, ADVERTISING RATES, FORMATS ISGATEC GMBH PHONE: +49(0) INFO@ISGATEC.COM INTERNET: The DICHTUNGSTECHNIK JAHRBUCH (YEARBOOK OF SEALING AND GASKET TECH- NOLOGY) for a long-term presence The YEARBOOK OF SEALING AND GASKET TECHNOLOGY (Publishing Date: ) allows you since 2004 a long-term effective presentation of your services or products related to the topics sealing, adhesive and polymer technology. since the work equipment for experts - the whole year without wastage! Full and competent the authors report of new developments, performance solutions, research results for a wide range of industries. The decision makers will find valuable information on their current projects. The results of the annual ISGATEC survey are presented in detail and reflect the market conditions and the forthcoming development priorities. Competence and diversity in line with standard usage and solution-oriented knowledge from the following fields: I Trends/Services I Raw materials/compounds/ Semi processed materials I Static Seals/Molded Parts/Sealing profiles I Molded Parts and Sealing Profiles I Formed-in-place-gaskets I Adhesive Technology I Machining and Processing I Measurement and Testing Technology I Dynamic Seals Target Groups: Specialists and interested parties in the field of sealing, adhesive and polymer technology. Engineers, technicians, designers, developers, buyers, staff from quality management and maintenance, seal producing, selling and processing as well as utilizing industry. Example Chapter Page Rampf Holding GmbH & Co. KG Page 11

12 Ad-Formats and -Prices* Format Type Area Format Width x Height in mm Bleed Format Width x Height in mm 4c (4-colours) euroscala 1/2 Page oblong 112 x x 105** 1, /1 Page 112 x x 210** 2, Cover Page 148 x 210** 3, Chapter Page 1, **First cut format: + 3 mm trim allowance I The addition for special placements is calculated in each case with 10% of the advertising rate. I The addition for advertisements in the first cut is calculated with 10% on the advertising rate. I You can receive colour obligatory proofs for a surcharge of Entries in the Overview of Products and Services LÖSUNGEN FINDEN* Format Logoversion 112 x 35 mm 1. Entry Entry each Entry each Example of a page in the Overview of Products and Services Inserts* Internal inserts upto 100 g weight: 1, Bookmark* Bookmark printed on both sides, 4-colours (produced by the publisher) plus 10 copies: 3, Combine Print and Online for an optimal presence and save 10% on your Online Entry. *All prices plus the valid VAT (at present books 7%; advertisements, supplements, bookmark 19%) in each case. Our general terms and conditions for ads, inserts, digital- and online-media are valid. Subject to change. Title Portrait Circulation: 2,000 copies Pages: about 500 Cover: Softcover Format: DIN A5 Retail price: ISBN: Editors: Sandra Kiefer Karl-Friedrich Berger Publisher: ISGATEC GmbH P.O. Box Mannheim, GERMANY Phone: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) info@isgatec.com VAT Nr. DE Deadlines Publishing: Artwork: Ads: Submission Manuscript: Application Editorial: Advertisements: Bärbel Schäfer Phone: +49 (0) bschaefer@isgatec.com Editorials: Holger Best Phone: +49 (0) hbest@isgatec.com Page 12

13 (Online portal) Website Portrait 1 ISGATEC GMBH PHONE: +49(0) INFO@ISGATEC.COM INTERNET: 1 Website (URL): 2 Profile in brief: Specialized in the field of sealing, adhesive and polymer technology the ISGATEC GmbH provides online a unique and extensive spectrum of services at Without registering the user can acces to the content. The selection is done via the ISGATEC search engine. I Online-Directory of providers FIND SOLUTIONS The user will find by using the ISGATEC search engine or the guided selection potential providers that fulfill their requirements, e.g. regarding materials expertise, industry experience, quality level, processing techniques. I Job Portal CAREER NETWORK Differentiated by professional competence, methodical, social and personal competence vacancies and applications for a post can be published. I Company Entry FIND SOLUTIONS: Data base for professionals companies/ products/services I Facts and information... around the area sealing, adhesive, polymers. Here, users will find the latest developments divided into different thematic areas, market studies, links to databases, institutions, professional associations, events, a price index, checklists for performance specifications, material compass. I BLOG We take a position on developments and conspicuities 3 Marketing: Crossmedial with all our channels (magazine DICHT!, personalized Newsletter for decision-makers (based on our database with about 53,000 contacts), personal contacts through seminars, trade fairs etc.) II Banner-Formats - Skyscraper and Content-Banner: Different placement opportunities in Content and NETWORK Page 13

14 (Online portal) Website Portrait 1 ISGATEC GMBH PHONE: +49(0) INFO@ISGATEC.COM INTERNET: 4 Target Group: Experts and management interbranch 5 Publishing Company: ISGATEC GmbH info@isgatec.com, 6 Editor/Publisher: Sandra Kiefer Phone: +49 (0) skiefer@isgatec.com 7 Coordinator Network: Sandra Kiefer Phone: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) skiefer@isgatec.com Editorial department: Dipl.-Ing. Holger Best (Editor in Chief) hbest@isgatec.com 8 Traffic*/** Content-Sites per month: Professional Visitors/month Ø: 5,873 Page Impressions/month Ø: 17,824 Actions/visitor Ø: 5,8 Minutes average dwell time Ø: 6 Min. 34 Sec. *Source: PIWIK Open Analytics Platform. (Status: ) **Pages in German language. III CAREER-NETWORK: Specialists and professionals job market 9 Data Delivery: Please deliver data no later than 5 days prior to campaign start/publication of the Company entry/skyscraper/banner with information concerning publication period, landing page (desired URL) and motif title by to: skiefer@isgatec.com Exchange Formats: Please provide the following formats also as RGB (color scheme): Flash, PNG, JPEG, static or animated GIF (for Flash files, please always include a GIF or JPEG file), image and graphic files (also banners) Page 14

15 (Online portal) Rates and Online Advertising Formats: FIND SOLUTIONS I ISGATEC GMBH PHONE: +49(0) INFO@ISGATEC.COM INTERNET: I Company entry in data base for professionals: FIND SOLUTIONS Present your company/products/services in our research tool FIND SOLUTIONS at Based on a detailed questionnaire products, services, materials, processing techniques, quality level, prime markets, CAD data formats can be selected by clicks. The online presentation is therefore very structured and helps the user to find appropriate providers targeted. This particularly supports the engineering departments in finding suitable partners for their developments. 1. Select main category e.g. static seals Rates*: Small Medium Large 660.-/ 12 months 1,200.-/ 12 months 1,500.-/ 12 months Combined Discount 10% discount** Order form***: Order form upon request from skiefer@isgatec.com or directly via in NETWORD -> FIND SOLUTIONS. 2. Select a product e.g. flat gaskets Complete the questionnaire simply by clicking on the respective fields in the PDF file, save and send with company logo (web-capable JPEG or PNG file) to: skiefer@isgatec.com. *All prices excl. legally applicable VAT. Prices are valid for 12 months. Start of publication possible on the 1st day of the month, duration 12 months. Invoice payable prior to online publication, strictly net (without deduction of discount). A basic fee amounting to shall be charged for any changes made during the period of publication. Page 15

16 Excerpt from the detailed questionnaire divided into price categories: Small Medium Large Basic Information max. selection Type of business Yes Yes Yes Company profile (max. 500 signs) Yes Yes Link to product catalogs, films, datasheets 3 Logo Yes Yes Main markets 3 unlimited Quality level unlimited unlimited Specialized in the following production lot sizes unlimited CAD data formats unlimited Raw materials/compounds/semi-finished products max. selection Raw materials/compounds/semi-finished products Static seals Dynamic seal systems Adhesive technology, formed in place sealing systems Molded parts Profiles Machinery and plants Measuring- and testing devices Tool- and mold making Services Material 3 7 max. selection unlimited Elastomer/rubber High performance plastics Engineering plastics Standard plastics Thermoplastic elastomers Other materials Materials with approval for unlimited unlimited Processing technology max. selection Sheet manufacturing Molded parts manufacturing Profile manufacturing Treatment and processing Cutting technology Dispensing technologiy 3 unlimited 3. Filter by I Materials I Processing technology I Quality level 4. Display Entry Combine Print and Online for an optimal presence and save 10% on your Online Entry. Page 16

17 (Online portal) Rates and Online Advertising Formats: Banner and CAREER NETWORK II + III ISGATEC GMBH PHONE: +49(0) INFO@ISGATEC.COM INTERNET: II Banner At you ve got the possibility of a presentation with Wide Skyscrapers and Content Banners in a topic-relevant environment - without wastage. Prices and Formats: Prices*: Running Time Formats (Width x Height) Content Banner Weeks 468 x 60 Pixel Wide Skyscaper Weeks 160 x 600 Pixel *rotating (with other Banners); exclusively on request. All prices excl. legally applicable VAT. Data Delivery: Please deliver data no later than 5 days prior to campaign start/publication of the Company entry/skyscraper/banner with information concerning publication period, landing page (desired URL) and motif title by to: skiefer@isgatec.com Exchange Formats: Please provide the following formats also as RGB (color scheme): Flash, PNG, JPEG, static or animated GIF (for Flash files, please always include a GIF or JPEG file), image and graphic files (also banners). Maximum File Size: till 100 KB III CAREER NETWORK Are you looking for trained specialists and management personnel with knowledge in the special fields of sealing, adhesive and polymer technology? Take advantage of our subject-specific job board. If you re interested, you ll get a specialized questionnaire. There you can define the required expertise, methodological, social and personal skills, industry experience and leadership skills simply by ticking boxes. The vacancy will be published together with your logo in a structured form at Advantage: By the differentiated requirement profile you ll receive only applications with a great match to your requirement profile. Especially in combination with a print ad in our magazine DICHT! you can reach very targeted a large number of potential job seekers. Find more at page 4. Job advertisements cost 20% less than the normal prices for ads. Employment ad in the CAREER NETWORK: 390, net/2 months Find experts in the field of sealing, adhesives and polymer technology on our career portal Order***: Order form upon request from skiefer@isgatec.com or directly via under CAREER NETWORK. Complete the order form simply by clicking on the respective fields in the PDF file, save and send with company logo (web-capable JPEG or PNG file) to: skiefer@isgatec.com

18 GENERAL TERMS OF BUSINESS (ADVERTISEMENTS, INSERTS, BOUND INSERTS, DIGITAL- AND ONLINE-MEDIA) ISGATEC GMBH PHONE: +49(0) INFO@ISGATEC.COM INTERNET: The terms and conditions set forth below shall apply without exception to all advertisements, inserts, bound inserts, digital- and online-advertising accepted and published (in the following media called). In the first contract executed, it is agreed between ISGATEC GmbH and the Customer that the present terms and conditions shall apply to all subsequent contracts. The Customer s terms and conditions of business which differ from our terms and conditions shall under no circumstances become an integral part of the contract. Our statements are made without engagement. A contract is created only when we have issued our confirmation of order. Article 1 Prices, discounts, terms of payment 1. Prices: The prices of the media will be in accordance with our currently applicable price list. If there are changes to the media price list, the new conditions will apply also to current orders. 2. Discounts: The discounts shown in the media price list will be granted only to advertisers and only for the medias appearing within one year (twelve months). The period begins upon. 3. Terms of payment: Invoices for media are to be paid within the period shown in the price list. Such period commences on receipt of the invoice. Payments must be remitted, costs and charges paid, to the bank accounts of ISGATEC GmbH given in the invoice. Dunning and collection costs which are caused by delays in payment shall be borne by the Customer. If the Customer is in default on payment, ISGATEC GmbH may postpone the further performance of a current order until payment has been made, and require payment in advance. ISGATEC GmbH has the right to correct defective media invoices within six months of invoicing. All prices are subject to value-added tax at the statutory rate applicable at invoice date. Article 2 Handling the contract 1. Orders for media may be placed by letter or by . If orders are placed or changes are made to orders by telephone, ISGATEC GmbH shall not be held liable for communication errors. 2. Orders for inserts: As a rule, orders for inserts will be accepted by ISGATEC GmbH only after a sample has been submitted. 3. Refusal to accept orders: ISGATEC GmbH has the right to refuse to accept orders for medias after appropriate consideration. This applies in particular if their content is in contravention of the law or official regulations, or if objections have been raised against them in complaint proceedings before the German Advertising Standards Council, so that ISGATEC GmbH cannot reasonably be expected to publish them on account of their content, their origin or their technical form, or if inserts, through their format or presentation, create the impression of being part of the publication or contain third party advertisements. ISGATEC GmbH must declare its rejection immediately upon being apprised of the contents concerned. 4. Deadlines: The deadlines shown in the price list are not binding on ISGATEC GmbH. ISGATEC GmbH is at liberty to adapt advertising deadlines to the current production process at short notice. 5. Cancellation of orders/force majeure: Orders for medias can be cancelled only by letter, but also by telefax or . The Customer must pay for the media if after the ad closing date or when it is already in the press. Otherwise ISGATEC GmbH may require the refund of the costs incurred up to cancellation in accordance with statutory regulations. In cases of force majeure and labour disputes which are not its fault, ISGATEC GmbH shall be released from the obligation to provide performance; no claims to damages exist on this account. 6. Placement of media (print/online): ISGATEC GmbH can give no guarantee that medias will be placed in certain issues or editions, or in certain positions. Ads with special placements (cover pages, covers, chapter pages and special formats) can t be cancelled after the order confirmation of ISGATEC. 7. Data delivery: The deadlines for artwork can be obtained from the respectively applicable media data of ISGATEC GmbH. The client is responsible for the timely provision of complete, error-free and virusfree submissions as well as a color-binding print proof or digital color scheme. Should the material supplied be unsuitable or damaged, ISGATEC GmbH shall immediately request replacement. If this is not the case, no liability can be assumed for the accuracy of the advertisement. The client assures that he is entitled to place hyperlinks combined with the online advertising. The client further assures observance of applicable data protection regulations in particular the federal Data Protection Act and the Telecommunication Services Data Protection Act and to also impose the same obligation onto his employees. In the case of audio or video-linked advertisements, the client is responsible for procuring the required permits from GEMA or other copyright associations or copyright holders. Should the customer fail to observe the recommendations of ISGATEC GmbH with regard to the creation and delivery of artwork, he shall not be entitled to make any claims for faulty publication. Artwork is only returned to the client upon special request. The obligation to retain artwork expires six weeks following publication of the medium 8. Editorial-style advertisements: The presentation and marking of editorial-style advertisements must be arranged with ISGATEC in good time before publication. Such texts will be marked as advertisements. 9. Liability for the content of media: The Customer is responsible for the content and the licitness of media. It shall hold and save ISGATEC GmbH harmless from and against all third party claims on grounds of publication of the advertisement. ISGATEC GmbH is under no obligation to look into whether an ordered advertisement infringes on the rights of a third party. Should ISGATEC GmbH, for example, be ordered by a court to print a retraction of a media, the Customer who ordered this kind of media shall bear the costs of the retraction at the valid rate set forth in the price list. 10. Proofs will be provided only by express request in the form of a PDF file. ISGATEC GmbH will take over corrections which it receives within the periods it has set. The Customer is responsible for ensuring that the corrections made to the proofs are correct. 11. Voucher copies of advertisements: For advertisements of one eighth page size and over, ISGATEC GmbH will provide a voucher of the advertisement in the form of a copy together with the invoice. 12. Typesetting costs: The costs for producing the ordered copy and drawings will be borne by the Customer. The Customer will also bear the costs of any substantial changes it wants made to the agreed original versions and of any other changes for which it is responsible. 13. Fluctuating circulation figures: A decline in the circulation figures will affect the contractual relationship only if a certain circulation has been guaranteed and this falls by more than 10%. 14. Advertising agencies have the obligation to adhere to the ISGATEC GmbH price list in their offers, contracts and bills to the advertiser. The commission granted by ISGATEC GmbH is calculated from the net amount charged to the customer, i.e. after deducting discounts, bonuses and rebates for defects. A commission will be paid only to advertising agencies recognized by ISGATEC GmbH. Orders for for all kind of medias through advertising agencies are to be placed in their name and for their account. The commission must not be passed on to the customer either wholly or in part. 15. Storage of customer data: Within the scope of the business relationship, ISGATEC GmbH stores customer data with the help of electronic data processing in compliance with the provisions of the German Data Protection Law. Article 3 Warranty, liability 1. Warranty: In the case of obvious defects, complaints must be received from the Customer within four weeks after receipt of the invoice and the voucher. Entitlement to subsequent performance is barred if this entails disproportionately high costs for ISGATEC GmbH. Should ISGATEC GmbH allow a reasonable period of grace to expire without effect, or refuse subsequent performance, or the Customer cannot be reasonably expected to accept subsequent performance or this fails, then the Customer has the right to reduce its payment in an amount in which the purpose of the media was impaired. Warranty claims on the part of customers who are businessman lapse after twelve months of publication of the respective kind of media. 2. Liability: The Customer s claims to indemnification against ISGATEC GmbH are barred irrespective of the legal grounds thereof, in particular on grounds of delay, of infringement of third party proprietary rights, and on grounds of tort, unless ISGATEC GmbH, its representatives or vicarious agents have acted with intent or gross negligence or have negligently breached a contractual obligation which is essential for achieving the purpose of the object of the contract, or if the claim to damages results from a failure to provide warranted characteristics. To the extent that there are grounds for liability on ISGATEC GmbH s part, the damages that can be claimed are restricted to the net price of the respective media. This limitation of liability shall not apply in cases of intent or if the event giving rise to damages was caused through gross negligence, or if the claim to damages results from the product liability law. All claims to damages against ISGATEC GmbH shall lapse after twelve months from the date on which the Customer came to know or should have come to know of the circumstances on which the claim is based. 3. The customer is responsible for ensuring that the transmitted data are free of computer viruses. Files with computer viruses may be deleted by the publisher. The customer therefore couldn t derive any rights. The publisher also reserves the right to claim damages if the computer viruses cause further damage at the publishing house. Article 4 Place of performance, jurisdiction, proper law 1. The place of performance is Mannheim where ISGATEC GmbH has its registered offices. 2. The court of jurisdiction for actions filed by and against businessman, legal entities under public law or special government funds is the place where ISGATEC GmbH has its registered offices. 3. The contract shall be governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany.

19 ISGATEC GMBH I AM EXERZIERPLATZ 1A I MANNHEIM I GERMANY I PHONE: +49 (0) I FAX: +49 (0) I INFO@ISGATEC.COM I SANDRA KIEFER Managing Director STEFANIE WÜST Project Manager ACADEMY BÄRBEL SCHÄFER Project Manager MEDIA SANDRA KIEFER Managing Director Phone: +49 (0) skiefer@isgatec.com Phone: +49 (0) swuest@isgatec.com Phone: +49 (0) bschaefer@isgatec.com Phone: +49 (0) skiefer@isgatec.com KARL-FRIEDRICH BERGER Managing Director HOLGER BEST Editor-in-chief DICHT! HOLGER BEST Editor-in-chief NETWORK Phone: +49 (0) kfberger@isgatec.com Phone: +49 (0) hbest@isgatec.com Phone +49 (0) hbest@isgatec.com