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28.7%North America

28.5%Europe

33.1%Asia/Pacific

5.2%Africa & Middle East

4.5%South America

Current State of the Global Plastics Industry

Source: IBIS World Global, Plastic Product & Packaging Manufacturing

Industry Revenue by Region:

24% the amount plastics employment grew over the past 5 years, 3.1% over the next 5 years

14% of revenue comes from the production of plastic

containers & packaging products

70% less energy is needed to produce plastic products from recycled plastics

Plastics industry revenue will grow 4% per year through 2017 to

$941.4 billion

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UBM Canon’s Global Plastics CommunityThe PlasticsToday portal, along with PLASTEC, Plast-Ex, and Expoplast events and conferences, combine to create the industry’s largest and most influential plastics community providing:

� Largest total email and website distribution in the plastics industry

� Commitment to digital media platforms with the PlasticsToday website and targeted e-newsletters

� An experienced team of industry experts and editors positioned around the world

� Events attracting industry leading exhibitors and attendees from the world’s premier advanced manufacturers

� Conferences featuring industry experts addressing current issues, the latest developments, and technological innovations

Source: UBM Canon Master Audience File Data

Audience Profile UBM Canon’s plastics community represents a diverse cross-section of the industry’s leading manufacturing professionals and suppliers.

Geographic Location Decision Makers

united states 75%

Asia-Pacific 8%

Europe 6%

Canada 5%

Central/South America & the Caribbean

4%

Africa & Middle East

2%

Total Unique

Audience:130,000*

Product Design & Development 30,003

Research & Development 25,428

Production, Mfg, & Process 31,990

Quality Control & Assurance 15,958

Cost Estimating 14,051

Purchasing 14,059

Technical Service 15,222

Machine Setup & Maintenance 10,270

Mold Maintenance & Repair 10,045

Marketing & Sales 13,823

Moldmaking & Mold Design 13,784

Plant, General, & Corporate Management

41,726

T o p S u b S c r i b i n g c o m p a n i e S :

3M Abbott Laboratories Apple Baxter BD Bemis Berry Plastics Boeing Boston Scientific Covidien Delphi Ford GE

GM Honeywell HP IBM ITW J&J John Deere Johnson Controls Kraft Leviton Lockheed Martin Mattel Toys Medtronic

Motorola Nypro Parker Hannifin Procter & Gamble Rainbird Rexam Healthcare Sealed Air Silgan St. Jude Medical Tyco Unilever Whirlpool Xerox

87% of the audience says PlasticsToday.com provides information not found elsewhere

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Industry Concentration*

Business Segment*First Choice to Hear about New Technologies, Products, or Companies§

Audience Says§

‡Including Primary Metal; Test, Scientific, or Other Instrumentation; and Textile & Apparel

*Source: UBM Canon Master Audience File§Annual PlasticsToday Audience Survey—December 2012

Processor: Injection Molding 74,581

Mold & Die Making 29,555

Ancillary Products & Services 23,088

Contract Mfg 21,284

Plastics Mfg 20,899

Medical, IVD, & Biotech Mfg 16,676

Processor: Extrusion 16,230

Processor: Other 15,844

Processor: Thermoforming 8,420

Other Mfg 8,232

Processor: Blow Molding 7,948

Pharmaceutical Mfg 2,989

Food & Beverage Mfg 1,039

Medical Devices & Equipment 25%

Packaging 25%

Automotive & Transportation 24%

Electronics & Medical 20%

Other Mfg 19%

Appliances 15%

Household Products 15%

Industrial & Machinery 15%

Building & Construction 13%

Aerospace, Aviation, & Defense 11%

Agriculture 11%

Food & Beverage 11%

Computers & Office Equipment 9%

Telecommunications 9%

Toys, Sporting Goods, & Recreation 9%

Furniture & Fixtures 6%

Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical 6%

Chemical & Allied Products 5%

Cosmetics & Personal Care 5%

Marine 3%

Paper & Printing 2%

Other‡ 3%

Websites of Vendors/Suppliers

Search Engines

Trade Publications

Email Delivered Media (e-newsletters)

Other†

Trade Shows/Conferences

Industry Websites

The daily NewsFeed keeps me updated on what is happenin in the industry.

PlasticsToday is very informative and useful to the Industry. It keeps us updated on latest happening in the plastics industry. Great to see such a tremendous effort.

I enjoy reading PlasticsToday daily, especially the medical breakthrough(s) and how companies are finding solutions for problems.

I enjoy reading the new articles to update me on industry changes which are occurring and see if these changes can benefit my company.

†Blogs/White Papers. Online Supplier Directories. Print Supplier Directories. Social Media. Webcasts/Video

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Powerful Reach to Plastics Processing ProfessionalsWhether it is at events, online, via e-newsletters, webinars, or other digital media, our products inform, empower, and engage the plastics processing community—the connections that truly matter to your business. Partner with PlasticsToday and be seen as an industry thought-leader, educator, and topic expert.

PlasticsToday is the leading global community for the plastics industry and provides plastics processing professionals with high quality editorial, vendor-supplied information, and user-generated content.

PlasticsToday delivers timely, organized, and dynamic information to the global community of plastics processing professionals.

Site Features: � Community Forums—ask questions, get responses

� Articles—breaking news from the industry

� End Market Channels—focused channels for end users » Medical » Automotive & Mobility » Packaging

� Resin Pricing—current industry pricing

� Resources—educational tools to keep up-to-date » Whitepapers » Webinars » Product Watch

� SourceBook—get listed and find suppliers

� Classifieds—jobs, auctions, equipment, and more

� Events—live events from around the industry

Web Traffic by Region Web Traffic by Visits Web Traffic by Unique Visitors

■ USA 54%■ Asia-Pacific 22%■ Europe 14%■ Canada 4%■ Africa & Middle East 3%■ Central/South America & the Caribbean 3%

■ USA 56%■ Asia-Pacific 18%■ Europe 15%■ Africa & Middle East 4%■ Canada 4%■ Central/South America & the Caribbean 3%

■ USA 52%■ Asia-Pacific 20%■ Europe 17%■ Africa & Middle East 4%■ Canada 4%■ Central/South America & the Caribbean 3%

Online Reach

❯ over 50,000* unique visitors a month!

❯ More than 1.5 million pages views July 2012–June 2013

❯ More than 800,000 total visits July 2012–June 2013

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Brand Director: John Guadagno john.guadagno@ubm.com 203.523.7091

Account Executive: Tony Marsh Western Region tony.marsh@ubm.com310.445.3725

Account Executive: Beth Berner Classifieds beth.berner@ubm.com440.209.1478

Account Executive: Hermann Plank Europe, Middle East, South America hp@tecnokal.com+1 480.452.5584

Premium Site Sponsorships

� Leaderboard/Rectangle exposure » 728x90 and 300x250 rotating ad » Banner will run for 12 months

� Logo on Homepage » Your clickable logo included in the header of the website » Logo will run for 12 months

� e-Postcards » You will receive (2) customized e-postcards delivered to 15,000 preselected target prospects.

� Open Inventory Channel Programs » Your ad used within the open positions in the Market Channel

» Ad may be used for up-to 12 months

� Sponsorship Mentions in Promotional Campaigns

PlasticsToday offers eight premium sponsor positions on the plasticstoday.com website. Package may include the following options, please contact your Account Executive for more details and to discuss your customizable premier sponsorship plan.

claSSifiedSTodayAd placement on ClassifiedsToday allows plastics professionals the opportunity to buy, sell, and trade products. Our online classifieds provide an easy-to-use platform for plastics professionals to browse a variety of ads in a number of categories including: � Auctions � Custom Molders � Job Zone � Machinery & Parts � Materials � Moldmaking � Services

Ad listings run for 30 days.

Basic Listing 75 words no images $160 net

Enhance 300 words 3 images $465 net

Premium 1000 words 10 images $775 net

Job Zone by claSSifiedSTodayFree Recruitment Listings!

Support the Plastics Industry by taking advantage of this free, valuable online resource. Ad placement on ClassifiedsToday’s Job Zone will help drive job growth within the vast Plastics Industry, connecting plastics professionals with plastics manufacturing and design companies. There is no limit to how many recruitment ads you can post.

Ad listings run for 30 days.

Please contact beth berner at beth.berner@ubm.com for

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HigH impacT bannerS (inTerSTiTialS)640 x 480 pixels Linked to your website Weekly/Exclusive $1,900

Additional Site Sponsorship Options

Premier Program………$36,050

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Focused Content. Results-Oriented Programs.Market-focused channels deliver relevant, timely content directly to the markets you serve through their own webpage and newsletters.

Sponsorship Opportunities Programs include a powerful mix of branding on the channel’s website, e-newsletters, and direct promotion opportunities. Limited to 6 companies per channel

Each month you will receive: 728 x 90 or 300 x 250 banner 100 x 40 sponsorship logo 640 x 480 interstitial 4 runs (once per week in the channel newsletter) 125 x 125 image with 50 word text ad in the channel e-newsletter or

a 30–50 word text ad with links

cHannel e-producT SHowcaSeEach channel sponsor will be included in a monthly customized e-promotion delivered to targeted prospects within the communities.

� Circulation: 12,000 to 14,000

markeT-focuSed e-newSleTTerSWeekly newsletters delivered to subscribers in each of the market channels, based on end-user market focus.

� Circulation: 10,000 - 15,000

The programs are for one month and limited to 4 sponsors/channel.

Total Program $3100 net per month

6-month Sponsorship $15,450 net total

12-month Sponsorship $24,720 net total

markeT-focuSed direcTory125x125 medallion ad and 50–75 word text ad with links 12 months $4,950

Message to your target market. Get results with the PlasticsToday Market-Focused Channel Program.

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For advertising opportunities, contact:

Brand Director: John Guadagno john.guadagno@ubm.com 203.523.7091

Account Executive: Tony Marsh Western Region tony.marsh@ubm.com310.445.3725

Account Executive: Beth Berner Classifieds beth.berner@ubm.com440.209.1478

Account Executive: Hermann Plank Europe, Middle East, South America hp@tecnokal.com+1 480.452.5584

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NewsFeed ............................................Circulation 35,000

Every morning, industry professionals keep up with the news by receiving NewsFeed. Start their day with a great impression of your company with a reason to click through to your website.

Medallion with Text* Annual, 48 weekly insertions $16,225

Text Ad† Annual, once per week $9,950

Text Ad† 6 Months, once per week $6,950

weekly newSleTTerS

e-Shots ................................................ Circulation 19,000

News recaps and new technology specific to injection molding is distributed to an exclusive injection molding audience.

e-Weekly .............................................Circulation 20,000

A rundown of the biggest stories in plastics and resin pricing. The well-established e-Weekly is a familiar source of news for plastics industry professionals. � 125 x 125 pixel rotating medallion with 50–70 words, multiple links

� 120 x 240 pixel rotating half skyscraper

Medallion with Text* Annual, 48 weekly insertions $15,140

Half Skyscraper* Annual, 48 weekly insertions $10,800

Half Skyscraper* 24 weeks $8,100

Product e-Showcase

Create interest in your products, drive traffic to your website, alert buyers to introductory offers, and invite prospects to events and demonstrations. Begin the sales conversation here! � Delivered monthly to 25,000 potential customers � 50–75 words of descriptive copy including headline � Color image of your product at 100 x 100 pixels � Direct link to the exact product location on your website—please provide URL for link

12 insertions $9,270 net

1 insertion $875 net

Extrusion Update ..................................Circulation 21,000

Delivers the latest extrusion news and technology to a targeted audience. Includes coverage of new technology, innovative applications, and related products.

Moldmaking Monthly ...........................Circulation 14,000

Delivered to mold designers, moldmakers, and those responsible for mold maintenance and repair. � 125 x 125 pixel rotating medallion with 50–70 words, multiple links

� 120 x 240 pixel rotating half skyscraper

Medallion with Text* Top Position, 1 insertion $1,030

Medallion with Text* 2nd Position, 1 insertion $775

Medallion with Text* 3rd Position, 1 insertion $525

Half Skyscraper* Top Position, 1 insertion $875

Half Skyscraper* 2nd Position, 1 insertion $670

Half Skyscraper* 3rd Position, 1 insertion $465

monTHly newSleTTerS

The PlasticsToday portfolio of e-newsletters deliver the latest breaking news; critical, technical and business information; and perspectives and analysis straight to the inboxes of plastics professionals throughout the world.

❯ 97% of plastics professionals utilize e-newsletters at least once a month to keep up-to-date on industry news

❯ 57% of plastics professionals hear about new technologies, products, and companies through email delivered media

Newsletter Ad Descriptions:

* Medallion with Text: 125 x 125-pixel rotating medallion with up to 50–70 words, multiple links

*Skyscraper: 120 x 240-pixel rotating half skyscraper

For advertising opportunities, contact:

Brand Director: John Guadagno john.guadagno@ubm.com 203.523.7091

Account Executive: Tony Marsh Western Region tony.marsh@ubm.com310.445.3725

Account Executive: Beth Berner Classifieds beth.berner@ubm.com440.209.1478

Account Executive: Hermann Plank Europe, Middle East, South America hp@tecnokal.com+1 480.452.5584

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Reach 100,000 plastics professionals worldwide � Print Issue: 40,000 readers

� Digital Issue: 60,000 readers

Schedule: October 2014

Rates:

Full Page Ad $4,900

Half Page Ad $2,800

Quarter Page Ad $1,800

Directory ListingsRates:

Global Plastics Issue Print OR Digital Directory $1,025 net

BOTH Global Plastics Issue Print and Digital Directory Listings $1,800 net

PlasticsToday produces the annual Global Plastics Issue in both digital and print formats. The Global Plastics Issue is the perfect way to reach leading decision makers using the latest in digital ad technology and trackability.

❯ Published with environmentally friendly printing techniques ❯ digital issue can be accessed from any device

The Global Edition covers: � Market trends: What overriding factors are shaping the market?

� design trends: What are the overriding design trends, how are material suppliers reacting?

� technology trends: What are the machinery/process advances in the market?

� Management trends: How do all of the above affect how plastics professionals run their businesses?

For advertising opportunities, contact:

Brand Director: John Guadagno john.guadagno@ubm.com 203.523.7091

Account Executive: Tony Marsh Western Region tony.marsh@ubm.com310.445.3725

Account Executive: Beth Berner Classifieds beth.berner@ubm.com440.209.1478

Account Executive: Hermann Plank Europe, Middle East, South America hp@tecnokal.com+1 480.452.5584

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wHiTe paper programS � White Papers provide quality content and education on your solutions answering reader’s problems and project needs

� Provide information in a non-sales format assisting the reader in making informed decisions on products and services

� Enables you to share quality content with a targeted audience and generate highly qualified leads

� Transform your white papers into a long-term lead generation engine with a white paper campaign

Options:

Enhanced Promotional Package ....................... $4,900 net � Promote your white paper to a pre-selected audience of up to 8,000 titles

� Your white paper gated to generate leads, report provided

Custom White Paper Program ..........................$7,500 net � Our editors work with you to create a 2–3 page white paper

� You can repurpose on your website and in marketing campaigns

� Includes the White Paper Enhanced Promotion Package

reSearcH SurveyS � Conduct research surveys to take the pulse of your target audience before planning a marketing campaign, launching a new product, or to determine brand health

� Typical surveys can include questions around purchasing influencers, buying trends, brand preference, technology trends and areas of interest/focus of your client base

Options:

Client Survey ................................... $5,000–$12,000 net � Conduct survey to pre-selected titles from UBM database of industry professionals (includes 8,000–15,000 titles, depending on investment and target audience

� UBM will work with you to edit and provide advice on writing questions

� The survey will be sent out anywhere from 2-3 times over 2–4 weeks

Sponsored Survey ................................. Pricing per survey � Sponsor an editorial survey and benefit from being co-branded with PlasticsToday and positioned as a thought-leader to readers

Partner with UBM Canon’s Marketing Services TeamCreate marketing solutions that reach your selected, targeted audience and deliver your marketing goals including branding, increased awareness, qualified lead generation, lead nurturing, and content development. Learn how you can accelerate your sales cycle and extend your reach to our power audience of over 130,000 plastics processing professionals.

❯ webinars ❯ white Paper Programs ❯ Custom e-newsletter

❯ Content-specific Microsites ❯ Face-to-Face Conferences/Events ❯ research Custom surveys ❯ ...and more!

Get results from your marketing investment today. Contact us for a customized online marketing program targeting the plastics processing customer you need to reach.

For advertising opportunities, contact:

Brand Director: John Guadagno john.guadagno@ubm.com 203.523.7091

Account Executive: Tony Marsh Western Region tony.marsh@ubm.com310.445.3725

Account Executive: Beth Berner Classifieds beth.berner@ubm.com440.209.1478

Account Executive: Hermann Plank Europe, Middle East, South America hp@tecnokal.com+1 480.452.5584

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Generate Highly Targeted Leads! ❯ Position your company as a

knowledge provider ❯ Connect with your customers ❯ introduce your company to prospects

exTruSion experT SerieSPlasticsToday and Modern Plastics Worldwide present the ever-popular Extrusion Expert webinar series covering topics, such as:

� Plastics Chemistry for Non-Chemists

� Ten Key Principles of Extrusion

� Go with the Flow—melt index and its variations, simple theology

inJecTion molding SerieSPlasticsToday and Injection Molding Monthly present the Injection Molding webbing series covering topics covering topics, such as:

� Quality in Molding

� Robust Processing

� Machines and Molds

� Troubleshooting

e-Special reporTSSponsor targeted editorial content with targeted distribution through e-Special Reports.

Supplied Content $5,100 net

Editorial Produced $7,725 net

� Circulation: 10,000**Plus $325 CPM per additional 1,000 names

e-poSTcardSExclusive e-postcards provide you with meaningful, targeted audiences providing a direct path to potential customers. � 640x 480 pixels (advertiser supplied materials)

15,000 names $4,500 net

5,000 name minimum $335 CPM option

� Effective way to announce your latest products, services, and events where you will be exhibiting

� Drive website traffic

� Build brand awareness

Webinar SponsorshipsIntroduce, educate, and place your products and services in front of an active, qualified audience. Webinars increase current and future customer-base knowledge around your offering and accelerate product adoption.

Exclusive Sponsors of Live/Semi Live Webinar—Moderated by PlasticsToday editorial and live Q&A $10,300

Multiple Sponsorships (limit of 4) $4,250 net

On-Demand Webinar (20 minutes)—Client to provide content and speaker $4,500 net

Editorial Webinar—PlasticsToday Editorial team works with client to create custom content $15,450

For advertising opportunities, contact:

Brand Director: John Guadagno john.guadagno@ubm.com 203.523.7091

Account Executive: Tony Marsh Western Region tony.marsh@ubm.com310.445.3725

Account Executive: Beth Berner Classifieds beth.berner@ubm.com440.209.1478

Account Executive: Hermann Plank Europe, Middle East, South America hp@tecnokal.com+1 480.452.5584

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For advertising opportunities, contact:

Brand Director, Media: John Guadagno john.guadagno@ubm.com 203.523.7091

Group Sales Manager, Events: Dino Pontonio Western Region dino.pontonio@ubm.com203.523.7066

Sponsorship Sales Manager: Lysa Frankfort lysa.frankfort@ubm.com310.445.4245

Contact your account Executive for details and to discuss custom packages.

PlasticsToday can create custom packages for you from the wide variety of opportunities in the Plastics Group Portfolio. Sample Package:Conference Lunch and Learn Sponsorship � Host a custom catered educational lunch

� Up to 50 conference attendees you identify

� 30–45 minute presentation

PLASTECWest 10x20 Booth � The Largest Plastics Event on the West Coast

� 95% of attendees do not attend another plastic event

� Shell-scheme booth includes carpet, table, and two chairs, plus online link on the show website for company contacts

PLASTEC Multi-Platform Pack � Premier Directory Listing in the event directory

� Mobile Showroom featured listing in the mobile app

� Email Product Spotlight sent to attendees before the show

� Ad Poster on the show floor

PlasticsToday NewsFeed Ad � 48 weekly insertions

� Sent to more than 35,000 plastics professionals

� Linked to your website

Packaged Price…$36,000 More than a

10% savings*

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Contact us to make your event plans now:

US Events: Dino Pontonio dino.pontonio@ubm.com203.523.7066

Canadian Events: Tom Socketttom.sockett@ubm.com416.572.7684

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2015 Rotating Editions

February 11–13, 2014 Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, CA plastecwest.com

March 26–27, 2014 Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Boston, MA plastecnewengland.com

April 15–16, 2014 Charlotte Convention Center Charlotte, NC plastecsouth.com

May 7–8, 2014 Fort Worth Convention Center Fort Worth, TX plastectexas.com

May 19–21, 2015 Toronto Congress Centre Toronto, Ontario plast-ex.org

October 13–14, 2015 Reliant Center Houston, TX plastectexas.com

November 18–19, 2015 Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center Kissimmee, FL plastecsouth.com

June 10–12, 2014 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center New York, NY plasteceast.com

October 15–16, 2014 Schaumburg Convention Center Schaumburg (Chicago), IL plastecmidwest.com

November 19–20, 2014 Palais des Congrès de Montréal Montreal, Québec expoplast.org

UBM Canon plastics events are the perfect professional environment to showcase and demonstrate your innovative plastics technology, equipment, materials, and service solutions. Located in high-performing manufacturing regions, our plastics events enable you to meet new prospects, develop your brand, and engage in thought-leadership conversations.

Co-located Model Creates More Opportunity

UBM Canon’s co-located event model provides a large and diverse crossover audience under one roof, increased visibility for exhibiting companies, and access to more quality prospects in an expanded platform. On average, 60% of exhibitor meetings are with attendees registered for co-located event brands.

2014 Calendar

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72%Orlando

Florida

86%Torontoontario

86%MontrealQuebec

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Plastics Events Serve Key Regional Markets80% of Show Attendees are Regionally Based

Select Your Targeted RegionsMaximize your event portfolio, and select your most important regions for face-to-face business opportunities. Whether at one event or all of them across North America, your company will benefit from targeted regional audience delivery.

Attendee Marketing CampaignUBM Canon events deliver targeted leads through a variety of integrated channels. Plastic events are a natural face-to-face extension of the year round communities created with our leading media products.

d i r e c T f r o m T H e S H o w f l o o r

“We have exhibited at this show for several years, and I consider it a very successful show for our company. The attendance has always been good and the contacts that we have made over the years have been excellent. Great show!”

“Not only did we receive high-quality and very targeted leads, but we also had multiple staff attending to visit all the exhibits and find the latest technology available to continue to streamline our manufacturing, development, assembly, and packaging processes. “

“By the end of the first day, we had already generated more leads than I expected from the whole show.”

“The leads we received were very qualified and worthy.”

Direct Mail & Email

Social Media

VIP AcquisitionAssociation Partners

Online Communities

Print & Digital Media

Advertising & Cross-Promotion

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For conference sponsorship opportunities, contact:

Sponsorship Sales Manager: Lysa Frankfort lysa.frankfort@ubm.com 310.445.4245

Conference Director: Louise Challis louise.challis@ubm.com 310.445.3722

Conference Producer: Eric Dente eric.dente@ubm.com 310.445.8561

o p p o r T u n i T i e S f o r b e c o m i n g a S p o n S o r :

pre-conference: � Placement of corporate logo on all relevant conference materials

� Button ad on the conference website

� Distinctive branding on all promotional advertising placed in PlasticsToday event brochures

� PlasticsToday NewsFeed article feature/interview

during conference: � Deliver presentation/sponsor a speaker*

� Placement of corporate logo and/or company name on conference signage & agenda

� Exhibit area next to conference

� ½-full page ad in on-site event program

� Lunch/Reception

� Branding Materials—pens, magazines, lanyards, USB etc.

*must fit theme and be approved by Conference Director

poST-conference: � Attendee list available after the conference

� Corporate logo and/or company name in Post-conference acknowledgment thank you to attendees

� Inclusion in content library for extended attendee exposure

We have a variety of options available which can be tailored to best meet your budget and current business needs.

For each program space is limited. reserve your spot now, select your needs and ensure your place in the forefront of your industry.

The Global Food & Beverage Packaging Summit draws decision makers from leading brands, packaging suppliers, converters and material suppliers offering exclusive networking and education on adapting materials, technology and design to cost effectively deliver consumer-driven packaging.

July 16-17th, 2014 | Chicago, il

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Conference sponsorship gives you unrivalled access to an audience of senior executives from a variety of functions.

AutoPlastics is the technology driven meeting for auto OEMs and the entire autoplastic supply chain to identify and evaluate advances in materials to better deliver lightweight and fuel efficient vehicles.

Fall 2014 | detroit, Michigan area

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MedTech Polymers is a key annual event, gathering polymer suppliers and medical device manufacturers in a unique forum designed to promote collaboration and true innovation throughout the polymer-medical device value chain.

Fall 2014 medtechpolymers.com

For more than 15 years MD&M Conferences have been global must attend events for the medical device industry and foster advances in medical device development through discussion and discovery of the latest capabilities in technology, manufacturing and new materials.

Anaheim | New York Chicago | Minneapolis

Pricing………………$3,500–$15,000 Multiple event

sponsorship discount:

10% for 2 sponsorships,

20% for 3 or more

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