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major trends affecting manufacturing in the U.S. and the world. 3D printing: There are better materials and a better understanding of how to make it practical for manufacturing.

CMMS: It may be computerized, but it still needs a human touch. Product lifecycle management: Putting designers and plant managers together from the start.

Maintenance Solutions: Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to profit for your plant. Maintenance in your hand: Remote devices gain acceptance. How to effectively use them.

Mechanical Solutions: Strategies to get the most out of your mechanical system, including HVAC, lubrication, and all your moving parts.

HMI: Providing data visibility to everyone in your plant. Conveyors and imaging: Make sure these two technologies always work together.

The handheld revolution: Making sure your mobile data and HMIs talk to each other. The modern warehouse: It's all about high efficiency, small spaces, and quick responses.

Control system update: Trends and technologies around effective system controls. Integrating lift trucks: Delivering data right to the operator to improve.

2 Editorial Calendar FORECAST ISSUE: JANUARY/FEBRUARY AD CLOSE: 1/23/15 MARCH AD CLOSE: 2/20/15 APRIL AD CLOSE: 3/20/15 MAY AD CLOSE: 4/20/15 JUNE AD CLOSE: 5/21/15 Cover Story: A look at the major trends affecting manufacturing in the U.S. and the world. 3D printing: There are better materials and a better understanding of how to make it practical for manufacturing. Break-fix: It's a terrible strategy, but sometimes it works. Know the difference. Third-party services: Picking the right operations to outsource so you can maximize your staff. CMMS: It may be computerized, but it still needs a human touch. Product lifecycle management: Putting designers and plant managers together from the start. The value of maintenance training: Get all members of your team involved. Time for training? Finding a couple of hours to train workers is tough, but the value is great and easy to measure. Maintenance Solutions: Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to profit for your plant. Maintenance in your hand: Remote devices gain acceptance. How to effectively use them. The global plant: How global manufacturers create a 24-hour manufacturing process. Predictive maintenance: Make sure you analyze data properly. Mechanical Solutions: Strategies to get the most out of your mechanical system, including HVAC, lubrication, and all your moving parts. The machine tool revolution: Get more out of your CNC than ever before. Energy monitoring 24/7: Does the last person who leaves turn out the lights? HMI: Providing data visibility to everyone in your plant. Conveyors and imaging: Make sure these two technologies always work together. Hydraulics: An overlooked technology deserves attention to be utilized effectively. The right light: How to pick the proper system for the proper location. The handheld revolution: Making sure your mobile data and HMIs talk to each other. The modern warehouse: It's all about high efficiency, small spaces, and quick responses. Compressed air: Measure efficiency throughout your day, even if no one else is. NFPA 70E update: What's coming in the next revision, and where are the safety gaps. Control system update: Trends and technologies around effective system controls. Integrating lift trucks: Delivering data right to the operator to improve. HVAC systems: Managing your system throughout the year for peak efficiency. Motors and drives: Your system workhorse is an overlooked source of efficiency. Security in automation: The greatest threat to your system may be the smart phone. Inventory management: Barcodes, RFID, and the pencil: All three tools have their roles. The ABC's of lubrication: Don't forget the fundamentals when setting up your system. Electrical Solutions: Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process. What is a sustainable plant? Use all energy sources to improve efficiency. Automation Solutions: The use of automated systems and devices delivers actionable data to your workers, allowing them to work more effectively. Automation and Lean: Make them work together seamlessly. Material Handling Solutions: Moving materials effectively through your system from receiving to shipping is an area with new technology and strategies. Industry Focus Lifts and cranes: Integrate lifting devices with your hydraulics system Plant Engineering Salary Survey Oil & Gas 2014 Product of the Year Winners Pharmaceuticals Transportation Special Reports & Value Add Programs Special Report: Effective Training; Executive Voice Corporate Profiles; Fast Start Program; Training & Event Planner Pure Power; Gas Technology; Engineering Pure Power; Special Report: Effective Training; Harvey Ad-Q Study; Innovations from the Industry; Training & Event Planner Industry Conferences & Events: For more information visit A3 Business Forum: Jan , Orlando, FL ARC Industry Forum Orlando: Feb. 9-12, Orlando, FL ProMat: March 23-26, Chicago, IL RIA Automate Show: March 23-26, Chicago, IL Hannover Messe: April 13-17, Hannover, Germany CSIA Executive Conference: April 30-May 2, Washington, DC Offshore Technology Conference: May 4-7, Houston, TX The Automation Conference: May 19,20, Chicago, IL Sensors Expo : June 9-11, Long Beach, CA NFPA Conference & Expo: June 22-25, Chicago, IL Editorial Webcasts & Research WEBCAST Arc Flash University Maintenance WEBCAST Supply Chain Management Energy Management WEBCAST Arc Flash University

3 WHAT S IN EACH ISSUE: IN Focus: News, opinion and information on manufacturing trends INdustry Focus: A look at key manufacturing markets INnovations: Our monthly look at the best new products IN Conclusion: Content Manager Bob Vavra s unique views on manufacturing MID-YEAR REPORT: JULY/AUGUST AD CLOSE: 7/20/15 SEPTEMBER AD CLOSE: 8/21/15 OCTOBER AD CLOSE: 9/18/15 NOVEMBER AD CLOSE: 10/19/15 DECEMBER AD CLOSE: 11/18/15 Cover Story: A look at the major trends affecting manufacturing in the U.S. and the world. Robotics: The rise of the machines leads to a rise in productivity. And as costs come down, their use increases. Partners in education: How manufacturers and colleges have forged a profitable pipeline for new talent. The research behind safety: How test labs and suppliers turn safety issues into safety solutions Product of the Year Finalists: The greatest manufacturing innovations from around the world are on display Top Plant: The year's best manufacturing plants are honored. Maintenance Solutions: Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to profit for your plant. Lean maintenance: The new strategies and the biggest opportunities. Asset management: Using KPIs to keep your focus on equipment effectiveness. OEE: It's a great benchmark for production excellence if you use it properly. Preventive maintenance: How your operators become a new source of knowledge. Maintenance Mechanical Solutions: Strategies to get the most out of your mechanical system, including HVAC, lubrication, and all your moving parts. Indoor air quality: Analyze your production line for gaps in the air quality system. OEMs: Get the most out of your relationship with machine builders. Compressed air: Finding the waste in your system requires sharp eyes and sharp ears. Bearing maintenance: What to look for, what to listen for, and what to prepare for. Mechanical Systems Electrical Solutions: Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process. VFDs: Why they are now vital to energy management strategy. Power quality: Factor harmonics into every electrical source in your facility. Arc flash safety: Finding the intersection between technology advances and human caution. Power transmission: Best practices to measure your system's effectiveness. Electrical Systems Automation Solutions: The use of automated systems and devices delivers actionable data to your workers, allowing them to work more effectively. The robust wireless system: Building the perfect system for your plant. Alarm management: Sorting through all the noise to find the crisis. System integration: Find the right third-party partner to deliver a solution. SCADA systems: Building an effective system to keep track of your operation. Automation Material Handling Solutions: Moving materials effectively through your system from receiving to shipping is an area with new technology and strategies. Supply chain speed: How to keep pace with the demands at both ends of your system. Manual devices: Why casters, carts, and hand trucks still play with a vital role. Lift trucks and energy: CNG, fuel cell, electric, or fuel; which one is right for you? Integrated supply chain: Get your suppliers on board or get new suppliers. Material Handling Systems Industry Focus Food Production Engineering Leaders Under 40 Heavy Machinery 2015 Product of the Year Finalists 2015 Top Plant Winners Special Reports & Value Add Programs Gas Technology; Internet Profiles Pure Power; Engineering 2016 Global System Integrator Supplement; Gas Technology; Pure Power Industry Conferences & Events: For more information visit API Offshore Safe Lifting Conference & Expo: July 14,15, Houston, TX Pack Expo & Pharma Expo: Sept , Las Vegas, NV Quality Expo: Sept 29- Oct. 1, Chicago, IL SPE, ATCE: Oct , Houston, TX The Assembly Show: Oct , Rosemont, IL SPS IPC Drives: Nov , Nuremberg, Germany Automation Fair: Nov. 18,19, Chicago, IL Editorial Webcasts & Research Effective Training Safety WEBCAST Arc Flash University

4 2015 Print Ad Rates & Mechanical Requirements MAGAZINE CIRCULATION Plant Engineering reaches 67,177 magazine subscribers consisting of plant engineers, plant managers and maintenance professionals.* TOTAL SUBSCRIBERS: 123,024 Plant Engineering reaches an unduplicated total of 123,024 subscribers through the magazine and monthly enewsletters.* PRINT RATES (GROSS) FOUR-COLOR ADS 1X 6X 10X Full Page Spread $16,000 $15,000 $14,000 Full Page $10,000 $8,000 $7,000 1/2 Page Horizontal Spread $8,500 $8,000 $7,500 2/3 Page $8,000 $7,500 $7,000 1/2 Island $8,000 $7,000 $6,500 1/3 Page Horizontal Spread $7,000 $6,000 $5,000 1/2 Page $6,000 $5,000 $4,500 1/3 Page $5,000 $4,000 $3,000 1/4 Page $4,000 $3,000 $2,500 PRINT RATES (NET) FOUR-COLOR ADS 1X 6X 10X Full Page Spread $13,600 $12,800 $11,900 Full Page $8,500 $6,800 $6,000 1/2 Page Horizontal Spread $7,200 $6,800 $6,400 2/3 Page $6,800 $6,400 $6,000 1/2 Island $6,800 $6,000 $5,500 1/3 Page Horizontal Spread $6,000 $5,100 $4,300 1/2 Page $5,100 $4,300 $3,800 1/3 Page $4,300 $3,400 $2,600 1/4 Page $3,400 $2,600 $2,100 MEDIA SHOWCASE FOR ENGINEERS Showcase your new products, literature, apps, videos, case studies, whitepapers, online and in-person training. Design Specs and Pricing: Full Page: 6.7" x 8.5" at $5,900 (GROSS) / $5,000 (NET) 1/6 Page: 2.125" x 4.125" at $1,170 (GROSS) / $995 (NET) CLASSIFIED (GROSS) / (NET) Full Page $5,000 / $4,250 1/3 Page $3,000 / $2,550 1/2 Page $3,000 / $2,550 1/6 Page $1,500 / $1,300 Per Inch $590 / $500 TOTAL AUDIENCE REACH: 367,772 Plant Engineering has an average total audience reach of 367,772 through its magazine, enewsletters, website, social media, and webcasts.* *Publisher's Own Data, Total Audience Profile, Summer 2014 The Plant Engineering audience is 100% third-party audited. For the most current Verified Audit report go to: PRINT AD SIZES TRIM SIZE: 7-7/8" X 10-1/2" PRINTED WEB OFFSET BINDING: PERFECT BINDING RUN OF BOOK (WIDTH X DEPTH) NON-BLEED BLEED Spread (gutter bleed) 15" x 10" 16-1/4" x 10-3/4" Page 7" x 10" 8-1/8" x 10-3/4" 1/2 Page Horizontal Spread 15" x 4-5/8" 16-1/4" x 5-1/4" 2/3 Page Vertical 4-1/2" x 10" 5-1/8" x 10-3/4" 1/2 Island 4-1/2" x 7-1/2" 5-1/8" x 8-1/8" 1/3 Page Horizontal Spread 14-3/4" x 3-1/2" 16-1/4" x 4-1/4" 1/2 Vertical 3-3/8" x 10" 3-7/8" x 10-3/4" 1/2 Horizontal 7" x 4-5/8" 8-1/8" x 5-1/4" 1/3 Square 4-1/2" x 4-5/8" 5-1/8" x 5-1/4" 1/3 Vertical 2-1/8" x 10" 2-3/4" x 10-3/4" 1/4 Square 3-3/8" x 4-5/8" 4" x 5-1/4" Bleed ads: Keep all essential material 1/4" from all trim edges. COVER AD OPPORTUNITIES Cover Bug: Bisect a 3.4" box diagonally, the space at bottom right is your design area with bleed. Final design: high-resolution CMYK, PDF, TIF at 300 dpi. Bellyband: Final Size: 17 1/4" x 5" Contact Production Manager for PDF template for all image, bleed and overlap specs. SPECIAL POSITIONS / COVER POSITIONS: Add 10% to four-color rate. Note: Publisher reserves the right to select ad locations unless advertiser pays for preferred positions. No additional charge for bleed. (Covers and special positions cannot be cancelled.) TERMS: 15% agency commissionable. Net 30 days. Agency commission disallowed after 30 days from date of invoice. PUBLISHER S COPY PROTECTION CLAUSE: Advertiser and advertising agency assume liability for all content (including text, representation, and illustrations) of advertisements printed and also assume responsibility for any claims arising thereof against the publisher. The publisher reserves the right to reject any advertising that he feels is not in keeping with publication s standards. All copy subject to publisher s approval. JOINT LIABILITY: Publisher reserves right to hold advertiser and/or its advertising agency jointly and severely liable for all monies that are due and payable to the publisher. UPLOAD YOUR X1A PDF FORMATTED PRINT AD MATERIALS TO:

5 DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTS enewsletters AND CIRCULATION* PlantMail! (Weekly): 33,178 Maintenance Connection (Monthly): 27,802 Product & Media Showcase (Monthly): 23,041 Energy Management (Monthly): 40,733 Safety (Every other month): 37,047 *Source: Publisher's Own Data, Total Audience Profile, Summer 2014 Whitepaper Connection (Quarterly): 22,511 Industry News & Products: Chemical Manufacturing (Monthly) Oil & Gas (Monthly) Packaging (Monthly) Database sizes vary due to opt-in/ opt-out nature of delivery EDITORIAL enewsletter SPONSORSHIP RATES (GROSS/NET) LEVEL ONE: $5,900(G) / $4,995(N): Skyscraper banner (160x600 pixels), a 100x100 image, 35 words of text, and URL. LEVEL TWO: $4,500(G) / $3,795(N): Text ad unit, which includes a 100x100 image, 35 words of text, and URL. LEVEL THREE: $1,800(G) / $1,500(N): Text ad unit, which includes a 100x100 image, 35 words of text, and URL. EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP: $7,600(G) / $6,450(N): Skyscraper banner (160x600 pixels), and three text ad units which includes a 100x100 image, 35 words of text, and URL. PRODUCT & MEDIA SHOWCASE SPONSORSHIP RATES (GROSS/NET) MULTI-SPONSOR: $3,500(G) / $2,995(N): One product highlight: image (product or logo at 100x100 pixels), 30 words of descriptive ad text, and website link. EXCLUSIVE: $8,200(G) / $6,995(N): Six product highlights: image (product or logo at 100x100 pixels), 30 words of descriptive ad text, and website link. CONTENTSTREAM TM ContentStream is a content syndication software that delivers professionally developed, engineercentric content to customers for use on their website and within their enewsletters. By enhancing your content portfolio with third-party content from ContentStream, you position your company as a thought leader and educational resource in the engineering community. In addition to receiving third-party content, ContentStream customers receive real-time content analytics, target audience persona maps, and enewsletter campaign management. Contact Product Manager Patrick Lynch at plynch@cfemedia.com or x 2210 to learn more about ContentStream and other content marketing solutions. For pricing information visit PLANTENGINEERING.COM RATES COST PER MONTH AD TYPE POSITION AD SIZE (PIXELS) GROSS/NET Skyscraper Run of Site 160x600 $4,400/$3,750 Leaderboard Run of Site 728x90 $3,500/$2,950 Boom Box Run of Site 300x250 $3,500/$2,950 Quick Poll Run of Site 160x600 (2), $1,800/$1, x90, 120x90 per month Search Sponsorship Run of Site 160x600 (3), $5,900/$5,000 Package - 5 Ad Units & Targeted 728x90, 88x31 max 2 sponsors Mobile Ad Unit Apps for Engineers 300x50 $3,500/$3,000 GLOBAL SYSTEM INTEGRATOR DATABASE & SUPPLEMENT Support system integrators who specify your products in manufacturing applications. Designed to link end-users with engineering service providers, this database allows SIs to promote their specialties through comprehensive corporate profiles. Grow your business by promoting your system integrator relationships and access valuable market intelligence related to the specific integration needs of Plant Engineering subscribers based on database criteria. Visit EDITORIAL RESEARCH Research sponsors benefit from valuable insights into critical trends, hidden needs, and behaviors concerning a specific topic. Topics released quarterly: Energy Management; Workforce Development; Safety; and Maintenance. Sponsors receive: Executive summary in PDF; full set of data tables, promotions include print: enewsletter ads, website landing page, and rotating banners. Expand your investment with program add-ons including 3-5 custom questions, leads, live presentation of data to your team, whitepapers, and webcasts. $17,600 (GROSS) / $14,995 (NET); add-ons are additional. WEBCAST SPONSORSHIPS Editorial Webcast Participating Sponsor (RCEP Accredited**): $10,300 (GROSS) / $8,750 (NET) One-minute commercial, leads, exposure throughout webcast promotion and event. Four sponsors maximum. Full-page print ad promoting webcast topic: $2,400(G) / $2,000(N). One-on-One Webcast (Non-accredited): $21,200 (GROSS) / $18,000 (NET) One topic, one panelist chosen by sponsor, one sponsor, one-minute commercial. Maximum presentation time is 45 minutes. Custom Sole-Sponsor (Non-accredited): $29,400 (GROSS) / $25,000 (NET) Up to three speakers chosen by sponsor, two one-minute commercials, up to 90 minutes in length. * All Webcasts are archived for one year. ** RCEP Accredited courses, elligible for LU hours. CUSTOM eblast Plant Engineering offers custom eblast opportunities with multiple list segmentations. Talk to your marketing consultant for details. eguides A multi-media, digital publication combining editorial content with related whitepapers, online content, and links to videos and promoted with banner ads, campaigns, and enewsletters. TOPICS: The Complete Guide to Wireless Strategy, A Four-Step Process to Full Energy Control, Motor Management: Adapting to the New Rules, Setting a Maintenance Strategy that Reduces Downtime and Equipment Replacement, Data Management, Finding the Right Numbers. $28,200 (GROSS) / $23,985 (NET) for 3 months; includes one-time 1/3 page full-color print ad promoting eguide. QUICK POLL Initiate a conversation with your customers and prospects in a weekly poll question on The Quick Poll collects research in one easy-toexecute program. Only one Quick Poll will be offered each week. The ROS Quick Poll includes two skyscrapers (160x600), leaderboard (728x90), and a 120x90 image. Cost is $1,800 (GROSS) / $1,500 (NET) per week. 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COMPETITIVE DIFFERENTIATION EDITORIAL RESEARCH DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTS enewsletters AND CIRCULATION* Energy Automation (Every other month): 41,605 IIoT: Machines & Equipment (Monthly): 63,600 (Semi-monthly):