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DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTSEDITORIAL RESEARCHResearch sponsors bene� t from valuable insights into critical trends, hidden needs, and behaviors concerning a speci� c topic.Topics include: Maintenance; Energy Management; Workforce Development; Safety; IIoT and Industrie 4.0; and Salary Survey.Sponsors receive: Executive summary in PDF, and 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. $14,995 (NET); add-ons are additional.

CUSTOM RESEARCHPlant Engineering leverages its relationship with quali� ed engineering professionals and works with content experts to compile state-of-the-art research on trending topics. Talk to your marketing consultant for custom research options.

CONTENTSTREAM®

ContentStream® is a cloud-based, content marketing platform that delivers professionally developed, engineer-centric content to customers for use on their Websites. Enhance your content portfolio with third-party content from ContentStream® and you position your company as a thought leader and an educational resource in the engineering community. Additionally, ContentStream® customers receive real-time content analytics, target audience persona maps, eNewsletter campaign management, and lead generation capabilities with their subscription. Contact Director of ContentStream® Software Patrick Lynch at [email protected] or 847.452.1191 to learn more about ContentStream®. For pricing and subscription information, visit www.cfecontentstream.com.

CONTACTSTREAMAutomatically obtain leads through this online platform. Ask your marketing consultant for more information.

MARKETING TO ENGINEERS®

CFE Media's Marketing to Engineers® program provides B2B marketers with the latest research and information on how to market to engineers effectively. Gain insight into topics such as content marketing, inbound marketing strategies, marketing automation, lead nurturing, effective social media campaigns, and search engine optimization.

The Marketing to Engineers® program has collected data from more than 4,700 engineers over the course of � ve research studies; these studies will continue throughout 2017 on trending topics. CFE Media’s data provides marketers the ability to effectively and ef� ciently market their products and content to engineers, allowing their client’s message to evolve and expand as the market changes.

The Marketing to Engineers® program includes:

NEW PRODUCTS FOR ENGINEERSNew Products for Engineers is a database that features the most innovative products available for the Plant Engineering audience. Get your new products in front of the right people by creating a free pro� le and uploading your products today.www.cfemedia.com/ProductsForEngineersDatabase.

eGUIDESA multi-media, digital publication combining editorial content with related whitepapers, online content, and links to videos and promoted with banner ads, email campaigns, and eNewsletters. Topics: The Complete Guide to Wireless Strategy, A Four-Step Process to Full Energy Control, Motor Mangement: Adapting to the New Rules, Setting a Maintenance Strategy that Reduces Downtime and Equipment Replacement, Data Management, and Finding the Right Numbers. $23,985 (NET) for 3 months; includes one-time 1/3 page full-color print ad promoting eGuide.

VIEW THE INTERACTIVE MEDIA KIT:www.plantengineering.com/interactivemediakit

EDITORIAL eNEWSLETTER SPONSORSHIP RATES (NET)LEVEL ONE: $5,875: Skyscraper banner (160x600 pixels), a 100x100 pixel image, 35 words of text, and URL.

LEVEL TWO: $4,465: Text ad unit, which includes a 100x100 pixel image, 35 words of text, and URL.

LEVEL THREE: $1,765: Text ad unit, which includes a 100x100 pixel image, 35 words of text, and URL.EXCLUSIVE: $6,450: Skyscraper banner (160x600 pixels), and three text ad units, which includes a 100x100 pixel image, 35 words of text, and URL.

NEW PRODUCTS FOR ENGINEERS SHOWCASE SPONSORSHIP RATES (NET)MULTI-SPONSOR: $3,525: One product highlight: image (product or logo at 100x100 pixels), 30 words of descriptive ad text, and URL.

EXCLUSIVE: $8,230: Six product highlights: each with an image (product or logo at 100x100 pixels), 30 words of descriptive ad text, and URL.

CUSTOM eBLASTPlant Engineering offers custom eBlast opportunities with multiple list segmentations. Talk to your marketing consultant for details.

PLANTENGINEERING.COM RATES COST PER MONTHAD TYPE POSITION AD SIZE (PIXELS) (NET)Skyscraper Run of Site 160x600 $4,410Leaderboard Run of Site 728x90 $3,470Boom Box Run of Site 300x250 $3,470

Search Sponsorship Run of Site 160x600 (3), $5,880Package - 5 Ad Units & Targeted 728x90, 88x31 max 2 sponsors

Mobile Ad Unit Apps for Engineers 300x50 $3,530

GLOBAL SYSTEM INTEGRATOR DATABASE AND REPORTSupport 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 pro� les. Grow your business by promoting your system integrator relationships and access valuable market intelligence related to the speci� c integration needs of Plant Engineering subscribers based on database criteria. Visit www.cfemedia.com/global-si-database

DIGITAL REPORTDigital Reports are single-topic, multi-sponsored supplements that deploy with the digital editions and are promoted via Web and eNewsletter ad inventory. They offer the following features: Cover Position exposure, updated quarterly, targeted email blast promotions, lead generation capabilities, and additional promotions throughout Control Engineering, Consulting-Specifying Engineer, and Oil & Gas Engineering digital media. $14,495 (NET) includes a full-page, four-color ad. Contact your marketing consultant to learn more.

WEBCAST SPONSORSHIPSEditorial Webcast Participating Sponsor (RCEP Accredited**): $10,950 (NET)

One-minute commercial, leads, exposure throughout Webcast promotion and event. Four sponsors maximum. Full-page print ad promoting Webcast topic: $2,000 (NET).

One-on-One Webcast (Non-accredited): $18,000 (NET)One topic, one panelist chosen by sponsor, one sponsor, one-minute commercial. Maximum presentation time is 45 minutes.

Custom Sole-Sponsor Webcast (Non-accredited): $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, eligible for certi� ed Professional Development

Hours (PDHs).

Applied Automation (6x): Approx. 38,000Education & Training (3x): Approx. 20,000Energy Management (12x): 31,512IIoT: Machines & Equipment (12x): 63,600IIoT: Operations & IT (12x): 72,100IIoT: Process Control & Automation (12x): 46,100Maintenance Connection (24x): 19,516New Products for Engineers Showcase (12x): 23,308

Oil & Gas Engineering (24x): 39,760PlantMail! (24x): 24,711 Predictive & Preventive Maintenance (12x): 22,325

Product Focus (6x): 20,044

Plant Safety (6x): 32,238

Whitepaper Connection (4x): 20,912

• Annual Live Event• Resource Site

• Lunch and Learns• Research

• Webcasts

Database sizes vary due to opt-in/opt-out nature of email delivery

*Source: Veri� ed Audit Report, December 2015

eNEWSLETTERS AND CIRCULATION*

COMPETITIVE DIFFERENTIATION

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PRINT RATES (NET)*FOUR-COLOR ADS 1X 6X 10XFull Page Spread $13,600 $12,800 $11,900Full Page $8,500 $6,800 $6,0001/2 Page Horizontal Spread $7,200 $6,800 $6,4002/3 Page $6,800 $6,400 $6,0001/2 Island $6,800 $6,000 $5,5001/3 Page Horizontal Spread $6,000 $5,100 $4,3001/2 Page $5,100 $4,300 $3,8001/3 Page $4,500 $3,500 $3,0001/4 Page $3,500 $3,000 $2,500

*All rates subject to change based on publisher's discretion.

PRINT AD SIZESTRIM SIZE: 7-7/8" X 10-1/2" PRINTED WEB OFFSET BINDING: PERFECT BINDINGRUN OF BOOK (WIDTH X DEPTH) NON-BLEED BLEEDSpread (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 15" 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 or 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.

MEDIA SHOWCASE FOR ENGINEERS

Showcase your new products, literature, apps, videos, case studies, whitepapers, events, and educational opportunities.Design Specs and Pricing:Full Page: 6.7" x 8.5" at $5,000 (NET)1/6 Page: 2.125" x 4.125" at $995 (NET)

CLASSIFIED (NET)

Full Page $4,250 1/3 Page $2,5501/2 Page $2,550 1/6 Page $1,300Per Inch $500

*TO VIEW GROSS PRINT RATES VISITWWW.PLANTENGINEERING.COM/INTERACTIVEMEDIAKIT/GROSSPRINTRATES

2017 Editorial Calendar ➾ WHAT’S ‘IN’ EACH ISSUE:

IN Focus: News, opinion and information on manufacturing trends

INdustry Focus: A look at key manufacturing marketsINnovations: Our monthly look at the best new productsIN Conclusion: Content Manager Bob Vavra’s unique views on manufacturing

IIoT Grows Up: The much-discussed Industrial Internet of Things is � nally ready to change manufacturing. Is your plant ready to use it?

Data security: Build your defenses carefully with an eye toward internal and external threats.

CMMS: The role your existing system will play in IIoT may surprise you.

Power quality: How utilities can help (or hurt) your power issues.

Compressed air leaks: It's time to strike down this silent energy killer. Here's how to do it.

2016 Salary Survey

Applied Automation;Oil & Gas Engineering

ARC Industry Forum: Feb. 6-9, Orlando, Fla.

Training strategies: Effective training isn't about one day or one week. IT must be a continuous effort.

Alarm management: Finding the needle is IIoT's biggest asset. Don't overlook it.

Maintenance training: How to incorprate automated learning into your plant.

Lighting: LEDs are one answer for your lighting issues—if you use them properly.

HVAC: How to create a system for all seasons that keeps your workers comfortable.

Food & Beverage

Pure Power

Maintenance

CFE Media EventMarketing to Engineers®: April 3, Chicago

Integration Partners: Effectively use system integrators to modernize your operation.

System integration: Envisioning an automation system today that's ready for the future.

The connected parts crib: Keep your supply chain � owing without getting caught short.

NFPA 70E update: Our annual update on the next revisions to the industry safety standard.

Fluid handling: Managing your lubrication and water systems to peak ef� ciency.

2016 Awards Issue

Applied Automation;Gas Technology;Oil & Gas Engineering

IIoT

ProMat: April 3-6, ChicagoHannover Messe: April 24-28, Hannover, Germany

Electrical standards: Is your plant in sync with the latest industry standards?

The � exible plant: The single-batch production line is possible. Can your team handle it?

Predictive vs. preventive: The debate continues. Here are both sides.

VFDs and VSDs: How IIoT factors into drives operations, and identifying the limitations.

System integrators: Managing expectations on both sides to improve operations.

Oil & Gas

Energy Management

CSIA Executive Conference: May 2-5, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.Offshore Technology Conference: May 1-4, Houston

Maintenance as a Pro� t Center: The best ways to maintain uptime and deliver more throughput.

Wireless IIoT: The cloud's role in data management, and what still needs to stay connected.

The new role of synthetics: What are the opportunities and challenges for non-fossil oils?

Energy management: In the age of cheaper oil and gas, don't give up on renewables.

Compressed air and lubrication: The unique strategies and products that can improve productivity.

Transportation

Applied Automation;Oil & Gas Engineering;Pure Power

IIoT

Honeywell Users Group: June 18-23, San AntonioSensors Expo: June 27-29, San Jose, Cal.

World-Class Manufacturing: In large ways and small, manufacturers are innovating and growing.

The digital plant: A mid-year update on IIoT deployment, strategy and innovations.

Asset management: Go beyond maintenance to real system integration.

Motors: Just-in-time motor replacement is tricky, but it's possible.

Machine tooling in an IIoT age: How two digital strategies work together.

Pharmaceuticals

Applied Automation;Gas Technology;Oil & Gas Engineering

IIoT

The rise of the community college: Your best recruiting and training partner could be nearby.

Robotics and humans: How to create a more intuitive material handling system.

OEE and KPI: Can these two numbers peacefully coexist?

Remote monitoring: Using soft starters and remote systems to smoothly "wake up" your plant.

Hydraulics: Reducing the complexity while increasing the ef� ciency.

2017 Engineering Leaders Under 40

Pure Power

Pack Expo Sept. 25-27, Las VegasWEFTEC: Sept. 30-Oct. 4, Chicago

What IS safety? De� ning your company standards goes beyond regulation.

Lean Automation: Can your system "enforce" a Lean culture?

Lean material handling: Preparing for ef� ciency starts at the front door of your plant.

Remote monitoring: How to measure, manage remote process sites.

Compressed air: Pulling more data out of your system can point to greater ef� ciency.

Heavy Machinery

Applied Automation;Oil & Gas Engineering

IIoT

Association for Manufacturing Excellence: Oct. 9-13, BostonAssembly Show: Oct. 24-26, Rosemont, Ill.

2017 Product of the Year Finalists:Innovation comes in all shapes and sizes.

From science � ction to reality: Automation changed manufacturing forever. Here's a look at that revolution.

The evolution of maintenance: What has changed, and what stays the same, in the science of plant maintenance.

Safety � rst: Electrical systems have become smarter, but � rst they had to become safer.

No silent partners: Your mechanical systems will tell you when they need attention.

2017 Product of the Year Finalists

70th Anniversary Issue: The past, present and future of manufacturing.

Safety

FABTECH: Nov. 6-9, ChicagoRockwell Automation Fair:Nov. 15-16, Houston

2017 Top Plant: Manufacturing excellence is celebrated.

Best Practices in Automation

Best Practices in Maintenance

Best Practices in Electrical Systems

Best Practices in Mechanical Systems

2017 Top Plant Winners

The Global System Integrator Report;Applied Automation;Oil & Gas Engineering;Pure Power

International Maintenance Conference: TBD, Ft. Myers, Fla.

Automation Solutions: Automation Solutions: Automation Solutions: Automation Solutions: Automation Solutions: The use of automated systems and devices delivers actionable data to your workers, allowing them to work more effectively.The use of automated systems and devices delivers actionable data to your workers, allowing them to work more effectively.The use of automated systems and devices delivers actionable data to your workers, allowing them to work more effectively.The use of automated systems and devices delivers actionable data to your workers, allowing them to work more effectively.The use of automated systems and devices delivers actionable data to your workers, allowing them to work more effectively.The use of automated systems and devices delivers actionable data to your workers, allowing them to work more effectively.The use of automated systems and devices delivers actionable data to your workers, allowing them to work more effectively.The use of automated systems and devices delivers actionable data to your workers, allowing them to work more effectively.The use of automated systems and devices delivers actionable data to your workers, allowing them to work more effectively.The use of automated systems and devices delivers actionable data to your workers, allowing them to work more effectively.The use of automated systems and devices delivers actionable data to your workers, allowing them to work more effectively.The use of automated systems and devices delivers actionable data to your workers, allowing them to work more effectively.The use of automated systems and devices delivers actionable data to your workers, allowing them to work more effectively.The use of automated systems and devices delivers actionable data to your workers, allowing them to work more effectively.The use of automated systems and devices delivers actionable data to your workers, allowing them to work more effectively.The use of automated systems and devices delivers actionable data to your workers, allowing them to work more effectively.The use of automated systems and devices delivers actionable data to your workers, allowing them to work more effectively. Automation SolutionsAutomation SolutionsAutomation SolutionsAutomation SolutionsAutomation Solutions

Cover Story: Cover Story: A look at the major trends affecting manufacturing in the U.S. and the world.A look at the major trends affecting manufacturing in the U.S. and the world.A look at the major trends affecting manufacturing in the U.S. and the world.A look at the major trends affecting manufacturing in the U.S. and the world.A look at the major trends affecting manufacturing in the U.S. and the world.A look at the major trends affecting manufacturing in the U.S. and the world.A look at the major trends affecting manufacturing in the U.S. and the world.A look at the major trends affecting manufacturing in the U.S. and the world. Cover StoryCover Story

2017 Print Ad Rates & Mechanical Requirements

Maintenance Solutions: Maintenance Solutions: Maintenance Solutions: Maintenance Solutions: Maintenance Solutions: Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant. Maintenance SolutionsMaintenance SolutionsMaintenance SolutionsMaintenance SolutionsMaintenance Solutions

Electrical Solutions: Electrical Solutions: Electrical Solutions: Electrical Solutions: Electrical Solutions: Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process. Electrical Solutions Electrical Solutions Electrical Solutions Electrical Solutions

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

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FORECAST ISSUE:

JANUARY/FEBRUARYAD CLOSE: 1/20/17

MID-YEAR REPORT:JULY/AUGUSTAD CLOSE: 7/21/17

MARCHAD CLOSE: 2/24/17

APRILAD CLOSE: 3/24/17

MAYAD CLOSE: 4/21/17

JUNEAD CLOSE: 5/25/17

SEPTEMBERAD CLOSE: 8/24/17

OCTOBERAD CLOSE: 9/21/17

70TH ANNIVERSARY:NOVEMBER

AD CLOSE: 10/20/17

DECEMBER AD CLOSE: 11/17/17

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Editorial Excellence

Since 1947, plant engineers, plant managers, maintenance supervisors and manufacturing leaders have turned to Plant Engineering for the information they needed to run their plants smarter, safer, faster and better. Plant Engineering's editors stay on top of the latest trends in manufacturing at every corner of the plant � oor. The major content areas include electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automation engineering and maintenance and management.

MAGAZINE CIRCULATION

Plant Engineering reaches 65,229 print and digital magazine subscribers consisting of plant engineers, plant managers and maintenance professionals.*

TOTAL SUBSCRIBERS: 109,722

Plant Engineering reaches an unduplicated total of 109,722 subscribers through the print and digital magazine and monthly eNewsletters.*

TOTAL AUDIENCE REACH: 360,175Plant Engineering has an average total audience reach of 360,175 through its eGuides, eNewsletters, print and digital magazine, social media, Webcasts, and Website.*

*Source: Veri� ed Audit Report, December 2015

The Plant Engineering audience is 100% third-party audited. For the mostcurrent Verified Audit report go to: www.plantengineering.com/2015VACReport

VALUE-ADDED AND INTEGRATED PROGRAMS

JAN/FEB: Executive Voice / Corporate Pro� le;

Fast Start Program

MARCH: White Paper Connection

MAY: White Paper Connection

JUNE: Harvey Ad-Q Readership Study;

Innovations from the Industry

JULY/AUGUST: Educating Engineers

SEPTEMBER: White Paper Connection

NOVEMBER: White Paper Connection

SPECIAL POSITIONS

Add 10% premium to four-color rate.

COVER POSITIONS

Add 25% premium 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.

PRINT AD CANCELLATION POLICY

CFE Media must receive cancellation in writing 30 days prior to the ad close date as listed on the editorial calendar. If the cancellation is not received by that time, the client’s ad will run as scheduled and payment must be submitted.

UPLOAD YOUR X1A PDF FORMATTED PRINT AD MATERIALS TO: http://ads.cfemedia.com

Each month, Plant Engineering will feature an in� uential leader discussing the 7 things that make manufacturing great. At the end of 2017, we'll compile all 70 great things into a special report on manufacturing.

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2017 Editorial Calendar ➾ WHAT’S ‘IN’ EACH ISSUE:

IN Focus: News, opinion and information on manufacturing trends

INdustry Focus: A look at key manufacturing marketsINnovations: Our monthly look at the best new productsIN Conclusion: Content Manager Bob Vavra’s unique views on manufacturing

IIoT Grows Up: The much-discussed Industrial Internet of Things is � nally ready to change manufacturing. Is your plant ready to use it?

Data security: Build your defenses carefully with an eye toward internal and external threats.

CMMS: The role your existing system will play in IIoT may surprise you.

Power quality: How utilities can help (or hurt) your power issues.

Compressed air leaks: It's time to strike down this silent energy killer. Here's how to do it.

2016 Salary Survey

Applied Automation;Oil & Gas Engineering

ARC Industry Forum: Feb. 6-9, Orlando, Fla.

Training strategies: Effective training isn't about one day or one week. IT must be a continuous effort.

Alarm management: Finding the needle is IIoT's biggest asset. Don't overlook it.

Maintenance training: How to incorprate automated learning into your plant.

Lighting: LEDs are one answer for your lighting issues—if you use them properly.

HVAC: How to create a system for all seasons that keeps your workers comfortable.

Food & Beverage

Pure Power

Maintenance

CFE Media EventMarketing to Engineers®: April 3, Chicago

Integration Partners: Effectively use system integrators to modernize your operation.

System integration: Envisioning an automation system today that's ready for the future.

The connected parts crib: Keep your supply chain � owing without getting caught short.

NFPA 70E update: Our annual update on the next revisions to the industry safety standard.

Fluid handling: Managing your lubrication and water systems to peak ef� ciency.

2016 Awards Issue

Applied Automation;Gas Technology;Oil & Gas Engineering

IIoT

ProMat: April 3-6, ChicagoHannover Messe: April 24-28, Hannover, Germany

Electrical standards: Is your plant in sync with the latest industry standards?

The � exible plant: The single-batch production line is possible. Can your team handle it?

Predictive vs. preventive: The debate continues. Here are both sides.

VFDs and VSDs: How IIoT factors into drives operations, and identifying the limitations.

System integrators: Managing expectations on both sides to improve operations.

Oil & Gas

Energy Management

CSIA Executive Conference: May 2-5, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.Offshore Technology Conference: May 1-4, Houston

Maintenance as a Pro� t Center: The best ways to maintain uptime and deliver more throughput.

Wireless IIoT: The cloud's role in data management, and what still needs to stay connected.

The new role of synthetics: What are the opportunities and challenges for non-fossil oils?

Energy management: In the age of cheaper oil and gas, don't give up on renewables.

Compressed air and lubrication: The unique strategies and products that can improve productivity.

Transportation

Applied Automation;Oil & Gas Engineering;Pure Power

IIoT

Honeywell Users Group: June 18-23, San AntonioSensors Expo: June 27-29, San Jose, Cal.

World-Class Manufacturing: In large ways and small, manufacturers are innovating and growing.

The digital plant: A mid-year update on IIoT deployment, strategy and innovations.

Asset management: Go beyond maintenance to real system integration.

Motors: Just-in-time motor replacement is tricky, but it's possible.

Machine tooling in an IIoT age: How two digital strategies work together.

Pharmaceuticals

Applied Automation;Gas Technology;Oil & Gas Engineering

IIoT

The rise of the community college: Your best recruiting and training partner could be nearby.

Robotics and humans: How to create a more intuitive material handling system.

OEE and KPI: Can these two numbers peacefully coexist?

Remote monitoring: Using soft starters and remote systems to smoothly "wake up" your plant.

Hydraulics: Reducing the complexity while increasing the ef� ciency.

2017 Engineering Leaders Under 40

Pure Power

Pack Expo Sept. 25-27, Las VegasWEFTEC: Sept. 30-Oct. 4, Chicago

What IS safety? De� ning your company standards goes beyond regulation.

Lean Automation: Can your system "enforce" a Lean culture?

Lean material handling: Preparing for ef� ciency starts at the front door of your plant.

Remote monitoring: How to measure, manage remote process sites.

Compressed air: Pulling more data out of your system can point to greater ef� ciency.

Heavy Machinery

Applied Automation;Oil & Gas Engineering

IIoT

Association for Manufacturing Excellence: Oct. 9-13, BostonAssembly Show: Oct. 24-26, Rosemont, Ill.

2017 Product of the Year Finalists:Innovation comes in all shapes and sizes.

From science � ction to reality: Automation changed manufacturing forever. Here's a look at that revolution.

The evolution of maintenance: What has changed, and what stays the same, in the science of plant maintenance.

Safety � rst: Electrical systems have become smarter, but � rst they had to become safer.

No silent partners: Your mechanical systems will tell you when they need attention.

2017 Product of the Year Finalists

70th Anniversary Issue: The past, present and future of manufacturing.

Safety

FABTECH: Nov. 6-9, ChicagoRockwell Automation Fair:Nov. 15-16, Houston

2017 Top Plant: Manufacturing excellence is celebrated.

Best Practices in Automation

Best Practices in Maintenance

Best Practices in Electrical Systems

Best Practices in Mechanical Systems

2017 Top Plant Winners

The Global System Integrator Report;Applied Automation;Oil & Gas Engineering;Pure Power

International Maintenance Conference: TBD, Ft. Myers, Fla.

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Maintenance Solutions: Maintenance Solutions: Maintenance Solutions: Maintenance Solutions: Maintenance Solutions: Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant. Maintenance SolutionsMaintenance SolutionsMaintenance SolutionsMaintenance SolutionsMaintenance Solutions

Electrical Solutions: Electrical Solutions: Electrical Solutions: Electrical Solutions: Electrical Solutions: Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process. Electrical Solutions Electrical Solutions Electrical Solutions Electrical Solutions

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2017 Editorial Calendar ➾ WHAT’S ‘IN’ EACH ISSUE:

IN Focus: News, opinion and information on manufacturing trends

INdustry Focus: A look at key manufacturing marketsINnovations: Our monthly look at the best new productsIN Conclusion: Content Manager Bob Vavra’s unique views on manufacturing

IIoT Grows Up: The much-discussed Industrial Internet of Things is � nally ready to change manufacturing. Is your plant ready to use it?

Data security: Build your defenses carefully with an eye toward internal and external threats.

CMMS: The role your existing system will play in IIoT may surprise you.

Power quality: How utilities can help (or hurt) your power issues.

Compressed air leaks: It's time to strike down this silent energy killer. Here's how to do it.

2016 Salary Survey

Applied Automation;Oil & Gas Engineering

ARC Industry Forum: Feb. 6-9, Orlando, Fla.

Training strategies: Effective training isn't about one day or one week. IT must be a continuous effort.

Alarm management: Finding the needle is IIoT's biggest asset. Don't overlook it.

Maintenance training: How to incorprate automated learning into your plant.

Lighting: LEDs are one answer for your lighting issues—if you use them properly.

HVAC: How to create a system for all seasons that keeps your workers comfortable.

Food & Beverage

Pure Power

Maintenance

CFE Media EventMarketing to Engineers®: April 3, Chicago

Integration Partners: Effectively use system integrators to modernize your operation.

System integration: Envisioning an automation system today that's ready for the future.

The connected parts crib: Keep your supply chain � owing without getting caught short.

NFPA 70E update: Our annual update on the next revisions to the industry safety standard.

Fluid handling: Managing your lubrication and water systems to peak ef� ciency.

2016 Awards Issue

Applied Automation;Gas Technology;Oil & Gas Engineering

IIoT

ProMat: April 3-6, ChicagoHannover Messe: April 24-28, Hannover, Germany

Electrical standards: Is your plant in sync with the latest industry standards?

The � exible plant: The single-batch production line is possible. Can your team handle it?

Predictive vs. preventive: The debate continues. Here are both sides.

VFDs and VSDs: How IIoT factors into drives operations, and identifying the limitations.

System integrators: Managing expectations on both sides to improve operations.

Oil & Gas

Energy Management

CSIA Executive Conference: May 2-5, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.Offshore Technology Conference: May 1-4, Houston

Maintenance as a Pro� t Center: The best ways to maintain uptime and deliver more throughput.

Wireless IIoT: The cloud's role in data management, and what still needs to stay connected.

The new role of synthetics: What are the opportunities and challenges for non-fossil oils?

Energy management: In the age of cheaper oil and gas, don't give up on renewables.

Compressed air and lubrication: The unique strategies and products that can improve productivity.

Transportation

Applied Automation;Oil & Gas Engineering;Pure Power

IIoT

Honeywell Users Group: June 18-23, San AntonioSensors Expo: June 27-29, San Jose, Cal.

World-Class Manufacturing: In large ways and small, manufacturers are innovating and growing.

The digital plant: A mid-year update on IIoT deployment, strategy and innovations.

Asset management: Go beyond maintenance to real system integration.

Motors: Just-in-time motor replacement is tricky, but it's possible.

Machine tooling in an IIoT age: How two digital strategies work together.

Pharmaceuticals

Applied Automation;Gas Technology;Oil & Gas Engineering

IIoT

The rise of the community college: Your best recruiting and training partner could be nearby.

Robotics and humans: How to create a more intuitive material handling system.

OEE and KPI: Can these two numbers peacefully coexist?

Remote monitoring: Using soft starters and remote systems to smoothly "wake up" your plant.

Hydraulics: Reducing the complexity while increasing the ef� ciency.

2017 Engineering Leaders Under 40

Pure Power

Pack Expo Sept. 25-27, Las VegasWEFTEC: Sept. 30-Oct. 4, Chicago

What IS safety? De� ning your company standards goes beyond regulation.

Lean Automation: Can your system "enforce" a Lean culture?

Lean material handling: Preparing for ef� ciency starts at the front door of your plant.

Remote monitoring: How to measure, manage remote process sites.

Compressed air: Pulling more data out of your system can point to greater ef� ciency.

Heavy Machinery

Applied Automation;Oil & Gas Engineering

IIoT

Association for Manufacturing Excellence: Oct. 9-13, BostonAssembly Show: Oct. 24-26, Rosemont, Ill.

2017 Product of the Year Finalists:Innovation comes in all shapes and sizes.

From science � ction to reality: Automation changed manufacturing forever. Here's a look at that revolution.

The evolution of maintenance: What has changed, and what stays the same, in the science of plant maintenance.

Safety � rst: Electrical systems have become smarter, but � rst they had to become safer.

No silent partners: Your mechanical systems will tell you when they need attention.

2017 Product of the Year Finalists

70th Anniversary Issue: The past, present and future of manufacturing.

Safety

FABTECH: Nov. 6-9, ChicagoRockwell Automation Fair:Nov. 15-16, Houston

2017 Top Plant: Manufacturing excellence is celebrated.

Best Practices in Automation

Best Practices in Maintenance

Best Practices in Electrical Systems

Best Practices in Mechanical Systems

2017 Top Plant Winners

The Global System Integrator Report;Applied Automation;Oil & Gas Engineering;Pure Power

International Maintenance Conference: TBD, Ft. Myers, Fla.

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Cover Story: Cover Story: A look at the major trends affecting manufacturing in the U.S. and the world.A look at the major trends affecting manufacturing in the U.S. and the world.A look at the major trends affecting manufacturing in the U.S. and the world.A look at the major trends affecting manufacturing in the U.S. and the world.A look at the major trends affecting manufacturing in the U.S. and the world.A look at the major trends affecting manufacturing in the U.S. and the world.A look at the major trends affecting manufacturing in the U.S. and the world.A look at the major trends affecting manufacturing in the U.S. and the world. Cover StoryCover Story

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Maintenance Solutions: Maintenance Solutions: Maintenance Solutions: Maintenance Solutions: Maintenance Solutions: Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant.Increasing uptime equals increased capacity, and that translates to increased pro� t for your plant. Maintenance SolutionsMaintenance SolutionsMaintenance SolutionsMaintenance SolutionsMaintenance Solutions

Electrical Solutions: Electrical Solutions: Electrical Solutions: Electrical Solutions: Electrical Solutions: Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process.Effectively managing your electrical system and understanding the cost of energy as a raw material in your process. Electrical Solutions Electrical Solutions Electrical Solutions Electrical Solutions

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

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Since 1947, plant engineers, plant managers, maintenance supervisors and manufacturing leaders have turned to Plant Engineering for the information they needed to run their plants smarter, safer, faster and better. Plant Engineering's editors stay on top of the latest trends in manufacturing at every corner of the plant � oor. The major content areas include electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automation engineering and maintenance and management.

MAGAZINE CIRCULATION

Plant Engineering reaches 65,229 print and digital magazine subscribers consisting of plant engineers, plant managers and maintenance professionals.*

TOTAL SUBSCRIBERS: 109,722

Plant Engineering reaches an unduplicated total of 109,722 subscribers through the print and digital magazine and monthly eNewsletters.*

TOTAL AUDIENCE REACH: 360,175Plant Engineering has an average total audience reach of 360,175 through its eGuides, eNewsletters, print and digital magazine, social media, Webcasts, and Website.*

*Source: Veri� ed Audit Report, December 2015

The Plant Engineering audience is 100% third-party audited. For the mostcurrent Verified Audit report go to: www.plantengineering.com/2015VACReport

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MAY: White Paper Connection

JUNE: Harvey Ad-Q Readership Study;

Innovations from the Industry

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SEPTEMBER: White Paper Connection

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Each month, Plant Engineering will feature an in� uential leader discussing the 7 things that make manufacturing great. At the end of 2017, we'll compile all 70 great things into a special report on manufacturing.

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DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTSEDITORIAL RESEARCHResearch sponsors bene� t from valuable insights into critical trends, hidden needs, and behaviors concerning a speci� c topic.Topics include: Maintenance; Energy Management; Workforce Development; Safety; IIoT and Industrie 4.0; and Salary Survey.Sponsors receive: Executive summary in PDF, and 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. $14,995 (NET); add-ons are additional.

CUSTOM RESEARCHPlant Engineering leverages its relationship with quali� ed engineering professionals and works with content experts to compile state-of-the-art research on trending topics. Talk to your marketing consultant for custom research options.

CONTENTSTREAM®

ContentStream® is a cloud-based, content marketing platform that delivers professionally developed, engineer-centric content to customers for use on their Websites. Enhance your content portfolio with third-party content from ContentStream® and you position your company as a thought leader and an educational resource in the engineering community. Additionally, ContentStream® customers receive real-time content analytics, target audience persona maps, eNewsletter campaign management, and lead generation capabilities with their subscription. Contact Director of ContentStream® Software Patrick Lynch at [email protected] or 847.452.1191 to learn more about ContentStream®. For pricing and subscription information, visit www.cfecontentstream.com.

CONTACTSTREAMAutomatically obtain leads through this online platform. Ask your marketing consultant for more information.

MARKETING TO ENGINEERS®

CFE Media's Marketing to Engineers® program provides B2B marketers with the latest research and information on how to market to engineers effectively. Gain insight into topics such as content marketing, inbound marketing strategies, marketing automation, lead nurturing, effective social media campaigns, and search engine optimization.

The Marketing to Engineers® program has collected data from more than 4,700 engineers over the course of � ve research studies; these studies will continue throughout 2017 on trending topics. CFE Media’s data provides marketers the ability to effectively and ef� ciently market their products and content to engineers, allowing their client’s message to evolve and expand as the market changes.

The Marketing to Engineers® program includes:

NEW PRODUCTS FOR ENGINEERSNew Products for Engineers is a database that features the most innovative products available for the Plant Engineering audience. Get your new products in front of the right people by creating a free pro� le and uploading your products today.www.cfemedia.com/ProductsForEngineersDatabase.

eGUIDESA multi-media, digital publication combining editorial content with related whitepapers, online content, and links to videos and promoted with banner ads, email campaigns, and eNewsletters. Topics: The Complete Guide to Wireless Strategy, A Four-Step Process to Full Energy Control, Motor Mangement: Adapting to the New Rules, Setting a Maintenance Strategy that Reduces Downtime and Equipment Replacement, Data Management, and Finding the Right Numbers. $23,985 (NET) for 3 months; includes one-time 1/3 page full-color print ad promoting eGuide.

VIEW THE INTERACTIVE MEDIA KIT:www.plantengineering.com/interactivemediakit

EDITORIAL eNEWSLETTER SPONSORSHIP RATES (NET)LEVEL ONE: $5,875: Skyscraper banner (160x600 pixels), a 100x100 pixel image, 35 words of text, and URL.

LEVEL TWO: $4,465: Text ad unit, which includes a 100x100 pixel image, 35 words of text, and URL.

LEVEL THREE: $1,765: Text ad unit, which includes a 100x100 pixel image, 35 words of text, and URL.EXCLUSIVE: $6,450: Skyscraper banner (160x600 pixels), and three text ad units, which includes a 100x100 pixel image, 35 words of text, and URL.

NEW PRODUCTS FOR ENGINEERS SHOWCASE SPONSORSHIP RATES (NET)MULTI-SPONSOR: $3,525: One product highlight: image (product or logo at 100x100 pixels), 30 words of descriptive ad text, and URL.

EXCLUSIVE: $8,230: Six product highlights: each with an image (product or logo at 100x100 pixels), 30 words of descriptive ad text, and URL.

CUSTOM eBLASTPlant Engineering offers custom eBlast opportunities with multiple list segmentations. Talk to your marketing consultant for details.

PLANTENGINEERING.COM RATES COST PER MONTHAD TYPE POSITION AD SIZE (PIXELS) (NET)Skyscraper Run of Site 160x600 $4,410Leaderboard Run of Site 728x90 $3,470Boom Box Run of Site 300x250 $3,470

Search Sponsorship Run of Site 160x600 (3), $5,880Package - 5 Ad Units & Targeted 728x90, 88x31 max 2 sponsors

Mobile Ad Unit Apps for Engineers 300x50 $3,530

GLOBAL SYSTEM INTEGRATOR DATABASE AND REPORTSupport 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 pro� les. Grow your business by promoting your system integrator relationships and access valuable market intelligence related to the speci� c integration needs of Plant Engineering subscribers based on database criteria. Visit www.cfemedia.com/global-si-database

DIGITAL REPORTDigital Reports are single-topic, multi-sponsored supplements that deploy with the digital editions and are promoted via Web and eNewsletter ad inventory. They offer the following features: Cover Position exposure, updated quarterly, targeted email blast promotions, lead generation capabilities, and additional promotions throughout Control Engineering, Consulting-Specifying Engineer, and Oil & Gas Engineering digital media. $14,495 (NET) includes a full-page, four-color ad. Contact your marketing consultant to learn more.

WEBCAST SPONSORSHIPSEditorial Webcast Participating Sponsor (RCEP Accredited**): $10,950 (NET)

One-minute commercial, leads, exposure throughout Webcast promotion and event. Four sponsors maximum. Full-page print ad promoting Webcast topic: $2,000 (NET).

One-on-One Webcast (Non-accredited): $18,000 (NET)One topic, one panelist chosen by sponsor, one sponsor, one-minute commercial. Maximum presentation time is 45 minutes.

Custom Sole-Sponsor Webcast (Non-accredited): $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, eligible for certi� ed Professional Development

Hours (PDHs).

Applied Automation (6x): Approx. 38,000Education & Training (3x): Approx. 20,000Energy Management (12x): 31,512IIoT: Machines & Equipment (12x): 63,600IIoT: Operations & IT (12x): 72,100IIoT: Process Control & Automation (12x): 46,100Maintenance Connection (24x): 19,516New Products for Engineers Showcase (12x): 23,308

Oil & Gas Engineering (24x): 39,760PlantMail! (24x): 24,711 Predictive & Preventive Maintenance (12x): 22,325

Product Focus (6x): 20,044

Plant Safety (6x): 32,238

Whitepaper Connection (4x): 20,912

• Annual Live Event• Resource Site

• Lunch and Learns• Research

• Webcasts

Database sizes vary due to opt-in/opt-out nature of email delivery

*Source: Veri� ed Audit Report, December 2015

eNEWSLETTERS AND CIRCULATION*

COMPETITIVE DIFFERENTIATION

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DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTSEDITORIAL RESEARCHResearch sponsors bene� t from valuable insights into critical trends, hidden needs, and behaviors concerning a speci� c topic.Topics include: Maintenance; Energy Management; Workforce Development; Safety; IIoT and Industrie 4.0; and Salary Survey.Sponsors receive: Executive summary in PDF, and 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. $14,995 (NET); add-ons are additional.

CUSTOM RESEARCHPlant Engineering leverages its relationship with quali� ed engineering professionals and works with content experts to compile state-of-the-art research on trending topics. Talk to your marketing consultant for custom research options.

CONTENTSTREAM®

ContentStream® is a cloud-based, content marketing platform that delivers professionally developed, engineer-centric content to customers for use on their Websites. Enhance your content portfolio with third-party content from ContentStream® and you position your company as a thought leader and an educational resource in the engineering community. Additionally, ContentStream® customers receive real-time content analytics, target audience persona maps, eNewsletter campaign management, and lead generation capabilities with their subscription. Contact Director of ContentStream® Software Patrick Lynch at [email protected] or 847.452.1191 to learn more about ContentStream®. For pricing and subscription information, visit www.cfecontentstream.com.

CONTACTSTREAMAutomatically obtain leads through this online platform. Ask your marketing consultant for more information.

MARKETING TO ENGINEERS®

CFE Media's Marketing to Engineers® program provides B2B marketers with the latest research and information on how to market to engineers effectively. Gain insight into topics such as content marketing, inbound marketing strategies, marketing automation, lead nurturing, effective social media campaigns, and search engine optimization.

The Marketing to Engineers® program has collected data from more than 4,700 engineers over the course of � ve research studies; these studies will continue throughout 2017 on trending topics. CFE Media’s data provides marketers the ability to effectively and ef� ciently market their products and content to engineers, allowing their client’s message to evolve and expand as the market changes.

The Marketing to Engineers® program includes:

NEW PRODUCTS FOR ENGINEERSNew Products for Engineers is a database that features the most innovative products available for the Plant Engineering audience. Get your new products in front of the right people by creating a free pro� le and uploading your products today.www.cfemedia.com/ProductsForEngineersDatabase.

eGUIDESA multi-media, digital publication combining editorial content with related whitepapers, online content, and links to videos and promoted with banner ads, email campaigns, and eNewsletters. Topics: The Complete Guide to Wireless Strategy, A Four-Step Process to Full Energy Control, Motor Mangement: Adapting to the New Rules, Setting a Maintenance Strategy that Reduces Downtime and Equipment Replacement, Data Management, and Finding the Right Numbers. $23,985 (NET) for 3 months; includes one-time 1/3 page full-color print ad promoting eGuide.

VIEW THE INTERACTIVE MEDIA KIT:www.plantengineering.com/interactivemediakit

EDITORIAL eNEWSLETTER SPONSORSHIP RATES (NET)LEVEL ONE: $5,875: Skyscraper banner (160x600 pixels), a 100x100 pixel image, 35 words of text, and URL.

LEVEL TWO: $4,465: Text ad unit, which includes a 100x100 pixel image, 35 words of text, and URL.

LEVEL THREE: $1,765: Text ad unit, which includes a 100x100 pixel image, 35 words of text, and URL.EXCLUSIVE: $6,450: Skyscraper banner (160x600 pixels), and three text ad units, which includes a 100x100 pixel image, 35 words of text, and URL.

NEW PRODUCTS FOR ENGINEERS SHOWCASE SPONSORSHIP RATES (NET)MULTI-SPONSOR: $3,525: One product highlight: image (product or logo at 100x100 pixels), 30 words of descriptive ad text, and URL.

EXCLUSIVE: $8,230: Six product highlights: each with an image (product or logo at 100x100 pixels), 30 words of descriptive ad text, and URL.

CUSTOM eBLASTPlant Engineering offers custom eBlast opportunities with multiple list segmentations. Talk to your marketing consultant for details.

PLANTENGINEERING.COM RATES COST PER MONTHAD TYPE POSITION AD SIZE (PIXELS) (NET)Skyscraper Run of Site 160x600 $4,410Leaderboard Run of Site 728x90 $3,470Boom Box Run of Site 300x250 $3,470

Search Sponsorship Run of Site 160x600 (3), $5,880Package - 5 Ad Units & Targeted 728x90, 88x31 max 2 sponsors

Mobile Ad Unit Apps for Engineers 300x50 $3,530

GLOBAL SYSTEM INTEGRATOR DATABASE AND REPORTSupport 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 pro� les. Grow your business by promoting your system integrator relationships and access valuable market intelligence related to the speci� c integration needs of Plant Engineering subscribers based on database criteria. Visit www.cfemedia.com/global-si-database

DIGITAL REPORTDigital Reports are single-topic, multi-sponsored supplements that deploy with the digital editions and are promoted via Web and eNewsletter ad inventory. They offer the following features: Cover Position exposure, updated quarterly, targeted email blast promotions, lead generation capabilities, and additional promotions throughout Control Engineering, Consulting-Specifying Engineer, and Oil & Gas Engineering digital media. $14,495 (NET) includes a full-page, four-color ad. Contact your marketing consultant to learn more.

WEBCAST SPONSORSHIPSEditorial Webcast Participating Sponsor (RCEP Accredited**): $10,950 (NET)

One-minute commercial, leads, exposure throughout Webcast promotion and event. Four sponsors maximum. Full-page print ad promoting Webcast topic: $2,000 (NET).

One-on-One Webcast (Non-accredited): $18,000 (NET)One topic, one panelist chosen by sponsor, one sponsor, one-minute commercial. Maximum presentation time is 45 minutes.

Custom Sole-Sponsor Webcast (Non-accredited): $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, eligible for certi� ed Professional Development

Hours (PDHs).

Applied Automation (6x): Approx. 38,000Education & Training (3x): Approx. 20,000Energy Management (12x): 31,512IIoT: Machines & Equipment (12x): 63,600IIoT: Operations & IT (12x): 72,100IIoT: Process Control & Automation (12x): 46,100Maintenance Connection (24x): 19,516New Products for Engineers Showcase (12x): 23,308

Oil & Gas Engineering (24x): 39,760PlantMail! (24x): 24,711 Predictive & Preventive Maintenance (12x): 22,325

Product Focus (6x): 20,044

Plant Safety (6x): 32,238

Whitepaper Connection (4x): 20,912

• Annual Live Event• Resource Site

• Lunch and Learns• Research

• Webcasts

Database sizes vary due to opt-in/opt-out nature of email delivery

*Source: Veri� ed Audit Report, December 2015

eNEWSLETTERS AND CIRCULATION*

COMPETITIVE DIFFERENTIATION

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