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wwwawsorg

Founded in 1919 to advance the science technology and application of welding and allied joiningand cutting processes worldwide including brazing soldering and thermal spraying

EN ESPANtildeOL

2014 MEDIA KIT

ADVERTISING SPECIFICATIONS

ADVERTISING RATES

CLOSING DATES

CONTACT INFORMATION

WELDING JOURNAL INSPECTION TRENDS WELDING JOURNAL EN ESPANtildeOL WWWAWSORGWELDING MARKETPLACE FABTECH ON-SITE GUIDE amp DIRECTORY DIGITAL WELDING JOURNAL

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AdvertisingContacts

Rob SaltzsteinDirector of Sales800-443-9353 ext 243saltyawsorg

Sandra Jorgensen Advertising SalesRepresentative800-443-9353 ext 254sjorgensenawsorg

Lea Paneca Advertising SalesRepresentative

800-443-9353 ext 220leaawsorg

Frank Wilson Advertising Production800-443-9353 ext 465fwilsonawsorg

Tania Lyter Advertising Coordinator800-443-9353 ext 256tlyterawsorg

Address American Welding Society8669 NW 36 St 130Miami FL 33166Fax 305-443-7559

PUBLISHEDBY THEAMERICAN WELDINGSOCIETY TOADVANCE THESCIENCE TECHNOLOGYANDAPPLICATIONOF WELDING

ANDALLIED JOININGANDCUTTING PROCESSESWORLDWIDEINCLUDINGBRAZING SOLDERINGAND THERMALSPRAYING

April 2013

Table of Contents

2

Welding Journal 3

Welding Journal Readers 4-5

Welding Journal Advertising Rates 6

Welding Journal Digital Edition 7

Welding Journal Spanish Edition 8-9

Inspection Trends 10-11

Magazine Mechanical Requirements 12

Advertising Policies 13

Welding Marketplace 14

AWS Publications Catalog 14

AWS Website 15

FABTECH Show Advertising 15

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Editorial Profile

For those engaged in

welding-related activitiesWelding Journal provides

current news features

research reports practical

data and advertisements

from industry leaders around

the world Also featured are

welding-related metalworking

activities such as design

testing and inspection

maintenance and repairand training

Other Editorial

Features of

Welding Journal

bull News of the Industry

bull New Products

bull New Literaturebull Aluminum QampA

bull Welding Workbook

bull Washington Watchword

bull Brazing QampA

bull Peer-Reviewed

Welding Research

bull Book Reviews

bull Press Time News

bull Society News

bull Personnel

bull Editorial

bull Coming Events

bull International Update

bull Resistance Welding QampA

Welding Journal is the official monthly publication of the American Welding Society About68000 AWS members depend on it every month for news of products technology and peoplein the weldingmetalworking industry This planner provides advertising rates for Welding Journal Inspection Trends and other marketing opportunities offered by AWS In addition tothe monthly magazine this includes literature and product reviews the Welding Journal en Espantildeol the AWS website and FABTECH advertising

EditorialDeadline

January

February

March

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

bull Overview of FABTECH 2013 Nov 19 2013 Dec 2 2013

bull Ins and Outs of Sheet Metal Welding

bull All About Positioners Dec 18 2013 Jan 3 2014

bull Brazing and Soldering Today

bull Trends in Additive Manufacturing Jan 22 Feb 3

bull Bonus The American Welder bull New FABTECH India

bull Welding Education and Training Feb 19 Mar 3

bull Welding in the Entertainment Industry

bull How AWS Codes Work for You Mar 19 Apr 2

bull Stainless Steel Welding

bull Welding for Aerospace Applications

bull Ways to Automate Your Operation Apr 18 May 2

bull Celebrate the AWSrsquos 95th Birthdaybull Bonus The American Welder

bull Welding in Unique Industries May 21 June 2

bull Activities in Thermal Sprayingbull Grinding and Abrasives

bull Keep Safe and Healthy June 20 July 2

bull Whatrsquos Available in Industrial Computers

bull Pipe and Tube Welding July 21 Aug 1

bull Bonus The American Welder

bull Whatrsquos Happening at FABTECH Aug 19 Sept 3

bull How to Weld Dissimilar Metals Sept 19 Oct 2

bull High Purity Welding

bull Brazing amp Soldering Today

bull Monitoring Weld Quality Oct 21 Nov 3

bull Looking at Submerged Arc Welding

bull Bonus The American Welder

April

3

Welding Journal 2014 Editorial Calendar

AdvertisingDeadline

AdvertisingBonus

WeldingSchoolProfiles

ThermalSprayCompanyProfiles

Red Hotsfor Safety

BrazingCompanyProfiles

BonusDistributionat FABTECH

BonusDistributionat FABTECHIndia

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Product Purchase Total InvolvedCategory Involvement with the Product

Welding consumables 71 48000

Eye and face protection 65 43940

Cutting equipment 61 41250

Grinding productsequipment 61 41250

Hand protection 61 41250

Head and ear protection60 40560

Markers 58 39210

Body protection 57 38530

Liquid penetrants 56 37860Respiratory protective equipment 55 37180

Foot protection 48 32450

Positioners 48 32450

Pipe-cuttting tools 45 22662

Ultrasonic flaw detection equipment 41 27270

Industrial X-ray 32 21630

Industrial robots 32 21630

Alloy analyzers 31 20960

Lasers 2511900

Base 750 Welding Journal readers

Total calculated by multiplying the percent of involvement by the circulation(Source Readex Research July 2013)

ldquoWhat action(s) have you taken as a result of advertisements andor articles in Welding Journal rdquo

Bought products or services advertised 19

Recommended the purchase of these products33

Referred an adarticle to someone else in the company by passing along a tearsheet photocopy or actual issue46

Discussed an adarticle with someone else in the company59

Requested additional information from a company sales representative or distributor 26

Visited advertiserrsquos website70

91 of all respondents reported having taken one or more of the above actions as a result of advertisements andor

articles in Welding Journal

Based on Harvey Research Study

A Quick Look

at Welding

Journal Readers

Some of the most

active and influential

buyers in the industry

Our readers are committed tothe Welding Journal with90 spending a half-hour or more with it Fifty-six percentof that audience spends one-and-a-half hours or moreaccessing the Welding

Journal That means they areseeing your ads for a longtime

And once they have readthe Welding Journal 68 of our audience passes his or

her issue along to another person In fact 29 of our readers pass it along to threeor more colleagues Overall ithas a pass-along value of 18So there is a good chancethat your ad is seen by morethan just one personinterested in the Welding

Journal Our readers rely on the

Welding Journal for what theyneed When asked how useful

the Welding Journal was as asource of technologyproducts that help you inyour job or services that youmight need 87 replied itwas ldquousefulrdquo to ldquovery usefulrdquoThat is a huge audiencelooking for the answers thatyour advertising can provide(Source Readex Research

July 2013)

P U B L I S H E D B Y T H E A M E

R ICAN W E L D I NG SOC I ET

Y TO AD VANC E TH E SC I E NC E

T EC H NO LOG Y A N D AP P L ICA TIO N

O F W E LD I NG

A N D AL L I E D JO IN ING A ND C U T T ING P

ROC E S S E S WO R L D W I D E

I NCL U D I NG B RA Z I NG S

O L D E R INGA N D T H E R M

A L S P RA Y I NG

Augus t 2 01 3

4

Welding Journal Readers

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WELDING JOURNALWe were there through thick and thinNine decades as the authority in metal fabrication

Welding Journal has been in existence since 1919 ndash an unmatched95-year link to all types of metal fabrication and construction We were

publishing when welding was in its infancy and we provided first-hand

reporting of every technological development since Our author list

reads like a Whorsquos Who in metal joining and our articles are revered

throughout the world for their technical depth and accuracy The field

of weld fabrication has many newcomers but only one magazine has

seen it all Wersquore the one you can count on

P U B LI SH E D B Y T H E AM E R I C AN W E LD IN G SOC IE T Y T O AD V AN C E T H E SC I E N C E T E C H N OLOGY AN D AP P LIC AT I ON OF W E LD IN G

AN D ALLI E D J OI N I N G AN D C U T T IN G P R OC E SSE S W OR LD W I D E I N C LU D IN G B R AZ I N G SOLD E R I N G AN D T H E R M AL SP R AY I N G

M ay 2 0 13

WJ readers span the globe

You can reach more than 14000 dedicated readers outside the United States with the Welding Journal In fact the

Journal is the only US welding publication with significant international circulation We help you market your welding-

related products and services around the world Herersquos our nondomestic circulation breakdown

WJ readers have a high degreeof responsibility in their jobs

Asia - 10148

Africa - 800

Mexico - 381

Australia amp New Zealand - 139

South and Central America West Indies - 1183

Canada - 1219

Europe - 500

19 Engineer Designer

3 No response 8 Student Educator

14 Welder Welding Operator

14 Foreman Supervisor 18 Company Officer

24 Manager Superintendent

0

5

10

15

20

25Stamping 6

Roll Forming 10

Tool amp Die 10

Finishing Operations 14

Sheet Metal Fab 22

Machining 20

Assembly 24

WJ readers purchase more than justwelding-related goods and services

Percentage of WJ Readers Who Buy Specify orRecommend Equipment Purchases

5

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Full page $5520 $5250 $5115 $4850 $4825 $4580 $4380 $4150 $4255 $4040 $4025 $3835 $3360 $3190

23 page 3915 3720 3605 3425 3445 3270 3140 2980 3035 2880 2930 2780 2470 2350

12 island 3425 3190 3145 2990 2935 2790 2600 2460 2520 2390 2470 2350 2085 1975

12 page 3080 2935 2865 2710 2650 2515 2370 2245 2310 2195 2240 2125 1905 1800

13 page 2180 2070 2125 2020 1990 1885 1790 1700 1730 1640 1700 1615 1435 1360

14 page 1790 1700 1640 1555 1515 1435 1415 1350 1315 1240 1245 1185 1105 1055

16 page 1340 1245 1185 1120 1120 1065 970 920 940 895 915 875 765 725

1x 3x 6x 12x 18x 24x 36x

Call AWS for other available industry sector discounts

CIRCULATION

Welding Journal reaches about 68000 readers around the world

2014 DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES FOR WELDING JOURNAL

Basic Ad Rates (AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates are printed in blue bands)

Color Charges

For page or fraction earned black-and-white rates plus

Standard 2nd color (AAAA standard colors

red yellow blue and green) $525

Matched 2nd color 6254-color process full page and 23 page 1295

4-color process 12 page 900

4-color process 13 page or less 600

Cover Positions No additional charge for color Covers are sold only on a non-cancelable contract for either 6 or 12 insertions AWS WEMCO andSustaining Company Member rates in red

6x 12x

COVER 2 $7580 $7145 $7150 $6790COVER 3 6780 6440 6420 6095

COVER 4 7710 7335 7230 6875

Classified Advertising Rates

Rates per column inch 1x 3x 6x

up to 4 inches $140 $130 $120

Copy can be camera-ready or typeset by publisher To estimate your

copy plan about 35 words (including heading) to a column inchCall for estimate

Classified ads larger than 16 page or 4 are billed at standard BW

display rates and are commissionable at 15 of gross advertising to

agencies Publisher-set display and classified ads are subject to extra

production charge

Special Positions

Available on a first-come first-served basis Add 10 to black-and-

white rates General Conditions All covers and special positions are

sold on a noncancelable contract basis for 6X and 12X insertions

Frequency Rates and Discounts

Advertisers will receive the lowest frequency rate based on the total

advertising insertions during a 12-month period Rates apply to

advertising insertions during the 2014 calendar year NOTE Special

high-frequency advertising packages are available contact your

Welding Journal advertising representative for more information

AWS Sustaining Company Members Save 5 Off Advertising

Rates For more information on Sustaining Membership

contact the AWS Membership Dept at 800-443-9353 ext 253

6

Welding Journal Advertising Rates

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Full page ad adjacent to cover

Static Animated

$600 $800

Belly bands $200 $350

Tab $150

Survey $1200

Video embedded into page

Animation

$650

Premium Ad Lead Generation $650

Full Page Half Page Fractional

$550 $450 $375

Notification E-Newsletter Banners

Subhead Lg-Banner Subhead Sm-Banner Column-Banner

$250 $100 $200

RFI (request for information) icon is placed in designated adsand when icon is clicked a form pops up Subscribers whowant more information from that advertiser fill in their nameemail address and comments The data is emailed to the

advertiser

Digital WJ Advertising Rates

DigitalWelding Journal

Ad RatesAWS Welding Journal offers a digital versionof its magazine to more than 55000 members of AWS

This is your opportunity to take advantage of the latestdigital capabilities to enhance the effectiveness of yourprint advertising in Welding Journal

All rates are net rates and per issue Digital productsavailable only in combination with print advertising

Ask us about unique Zero Page sponsorships where your

brand gets top billing

Call Rob Saltzstein Sandra Jorgensen or Lea Paneca (800) 443-9353

for rates on special sponsor packages in the Digital Welding Journal

Welding Journal Digital Edition

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L a r e v i s t a d e

l a S o c i e d a d A

m e r i c a n a d e S

o l d a d u r a

E N E S PA Ntilde O L

A b r i l 2 0 1 3

P r i m a v e r a

A d e m aacute s S o l d a

d u r a h iacute b r i d a p

o r l aacute s e r y a r c

o bull B u e n a s p r

aacute c t i c a s e c o l oacute g

i c a s bull

N o t i c i a s i n t e r

n a c i o n a l e s bull N

u e v o s p r o d u c

t o s y l i t e r a t u r

a

bull A v a n c e d e A

W S

W e l d m e x 2 0 1 3

bull S o l d a d u r a l aacute

s e r

bull S o l d a d u r a f u

e r t e

bull P r o g r a m a s d

e

c e r t i f i c a c i o n e

s d e A W S

Take this opportunity to reach the

lucrative Mexican and Latin

American audiences with your

best products and services Grow

sales by advertising in the all-

Spanish Welding Journal en

Espantildeol

The Welding Journal en Espantildeol

has the best in features

departments and news from the

Welding Journal editorial

department together with tailored

articles written by and for

Mexican and Latin American

professionals The editorial

content is chosen for its

practicality and universal appeal

to a wide audience of fabricators

Welding Journal Editorial

bull Feature Articles

bull International News (with a focus

on Mexico and Latin America)

bull Product and Print Spotlight

bull QampA Department Aluminum

Stainless Steel Resistance

Welding and Brazing

bull Technology

bull Welding Workbook

WELDMEX ATTENDEESrsquo WELDING PRODUCTS

PURCHASING PLANS FOR THE NEXT 12 MONTHS

$500000 - $1000000

$200000 - $500000

$50000-$200000

$20000 - $50000

$20000 OR LESS39

65

9

18

20

$1000000+75

Welding Journal Spanish Edition

Source Showattendee survey

Welding Journal en Espantildeol 2014Editorial Calendar Editorial

Deadline

January(Winter)

April(Spring)

July(Summer)

bull Cutting Processes Nov 19 2013 Dec 17bull Brazing

bull AWS Weldmex 2014 Preview Feb 19 2014 Mar 17

bull Aluminum Bonus Distribution at

AWS Weldmex

bull Sheet Metal Welding May 15 Jun 12

bull Stainless Steel Weldingbull AWS Weldmex 2014 Highlights

bull Automation in Welding Aug 19 Sept 12

bull Safety and Healthbull Grinding and Abrasives

October (Fall)

AdvertisingDeadline

The Welding Journal en Espantildeol is published four times January April July and

October The April issue will be the Show issue for the AWS Weldmex Exhibition

May 6ndash8 in Mexico City Two thousand copies of the April issue will be distributed at

the exhibition and an additional 8000 will be mailed to select key buying influences

The January July and

October issues will be

mailed to 10000 past

attendees of AWS

Weldmex who haveindicated purchasing or

recommendation authority

for welding and related

products In addition there

is a bonus distribution of

36000 of the digital

version

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9

L a r e v i s t a d e l a S o c i e d a d A m e r i c a n a d e S o l d a d u r a

E N E S P A Ntilde O L E n e r o 2 0 1 3 I n v i e r n o

A d e m aacute s P r o c e s o s d e c o r t e bull N u e v o s p r o d u c t o s y l i t e r a t u r a bull N o t i c i a s

i n t e r n a c i o n a l e s bull P r e g u n t a s y r e s p u e s t a s d e a c e r o i n o x i d a b l e bull T e c n o l o g iacute a

2014 DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES FOR

WELDING JOURNAL EN ESPANtildeOLBasic Ad Rates

(AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates are printed in blue bands)

Color ChargesFor page or fraction earned black-and-white rates plus

Standard 2nd color (AAAA standard colors red yellow blue and green)$350

4-color process full page 650

4-color process 12 page 500

4-color process 13 page or less 300

Cover Positions No additional charge for color Covers are sold only on a noncancelable contract for

3 insertions AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates in red

COVER 2 $3800 $3610

COVER 3 3600 3420

COVER 4 4300 4085

Special PositionsAvailable on a first-come first-served basis Add 10 to black-and-white rates

General Conditions All covers and special positions are sold on a noncancelable

contract basis for 2 insertions

Closing Dates and TermsClosing dates for ad material are December 17 2013 for the January issue March

17 for the April issue June 12 for the July issue and September 12 for the October

issue

A 15 commission is allowed to recognized agencies on space color and position

All ads must be provided in Spanish Rates are subject to change with 30 daysrsquo

notice from publisher Terms 30 days net

Full page $2700 $2565 $2560 $2430 $2430 $2310 $2180 $2080

12 page 1700 1615 1620 1540 1540 1460 1385 1315

13 page 1200 1140 1140 1085 1085 1030 975 930

14 page 900 855 850 805 805 765 725 690

1x 2x 3x 4x

Welding Journal Spanish Edition Advertising Rates

OTHER INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Ask about show directory advertising for the FABTECH Canada (March)

FABTECH India (April) and AWS WeldmexFABTECH Mexico (May) expos

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1x 2x 3x 4x

2014 DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES FOR INSPECTION TRENDSBasic Ad Rates

(AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates are printed in blue bands)

Color Charges

Standard 2nd color (AAAA standard colors

red yellow blue and green) $525

Matched 2nd color $625

4-color process full page and 23 page $1000

4-color process 12 page $650

4-color process 13 page and less $500

SPECIAL ldquoCONTINUITYrdquo DISCOUNT

Save money and expand your promotional budget by committing toour special ldquoContinuityrdquo discount Advertise in all four issues during2014 and receive 20 off the base space rate (color rates notaffected)

OTHER DISCOUNTS

WEMCO Members and AWS Sustaining Members receive a5 discount on base rates and cover rates

2x 4x

COVER 2 $3800 $3450 $3265 $3100COVER 3 3500 3330 3145 2985

COVER 4 4200 3800 3640 3455

Covers are sold on a noncancelable basis

Please see production and mail requirements on

page 12 Classified advertising rates are the

same as Welding Journal on page 6

bull S he ar W av e U T bull S o u nd ne s s T e s t i ng

w w w aw s o r g

J a n u a r y 2 0 13 V o l 16 N o 1

T H E M AG AZ I N E F O R M AT E R I AL S I N S P E C T I O N AN D T E S T I N G P E R S O N N E L

bull I ns p e c t o r R e s p o ns i b i l i t i e s

Inspection Trends Advertising Rates

Full page $2685 $2545 $2495 $2370 $2310 $2190 $2240 $2130

23 page 2010 1910 1875 1775 1725 1630 1675 1590

12 island 1830 1740 1710 1620 1575 1490 1525 1450

12 page 1695 1605 1575 1490 1455 1385 1410 1340

13 page 1120 1065 1060 1110 980 930 950 900

14 page 900 860 830 780 770 730 745 710

16 page 695 660 650 610 595 565 575 545

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Ad Sizes

Space unit Width Depth

Page (bleed) 8 3 frasl 8 11 1 frasl 8

Page (trim) 8 1 frasl 8 10 7 frasl 8

Page (nonbleed) 7 9 5 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (bleed) 16 3 frasl 4 11 1 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (trim) 16 1 frasl 4 10 7 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (nonbleed) 14 9 5 frasl 8

23 Page 4 1 frasl 2 9 5 frasl 8

12 Page Island 4 1 frasl 2 7 1 frasl 2

12 Page Vertical 3 1 frasl 4 9 5 frasl 8

12 Page Horizontal 7 4 3 frasl 4

13 Page Vertical 2 1 frasl 8 9 5 frasl 8

13 Page Square 4 1 frasl 2 4 3 frasl 4

14 Page 3 1 frasl 4 4 3 frasl 4

16 Page Vertical 2 1 frasl 8 4 3 frasl 416 Page Horizontal 4 1 frasl 2 2 1 frasl 2

On ads created to bleed dimensions all copy in ad should be keptat least 14 from the trim border all around the ad Nonbleed dimensions on full-page and 2-page spead ads leave a border around the ad floating it on the page

PrintingBindingWeb Offset Welding Journal is perfect bound Inspection Trendsand Welding Journal en Espantildeol are saddle-stitched

Production and Mail Requirements

All Welding Journal production material should be sent to

Frank WilsonAmerican Welding Society8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166

Phone 800-443-9353 ext 465Fax 305-443-7559

Email fwilsonawsorg

Full PageTrim size 8-18 x 10-78

Bleed 8-38 x 11-18

23 Page4-12 x 9-58

13 Page Vertical 2-18 x 9-58

13 Page Square4-12 x 4-34

14 Page 3-14 x 4-34

16 Page Horizontal 4-12 x 2-12

16 Page Vertical 2-18 x 4-34

12 Page Vertical 3-14 x 9-58

12 Page Island 4-12 x 7-12

12 Page Horizontal 7 x 4-34

Spread Trim size 16-14 x 10-78

Bleed 16-34 x 11-18

Magazine Mechanical Requirements

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Advertising Policies

General Policies

bull Contracts may be cancelled by theadvertiser or publisher 30 days before publication date with the exception of cover ads

bull Rates are subject to change with 30 daysrsquonotice from publisher

bull Advertisers and their agencies assumeliability for all contents of advertisements printed and assume responsibility for claims that may arise from their advertisements

bull Space orders should specify a definiteschedule of insertions issues and sizes of space

bull If more or fewer insertions are used withinone year than specified in order chargeswill be adjusted in accordance withestablished rates

bull Failure to make the order correspond in price or otherwise with the rate schedule isregarded only as a clerical error and publication is made and charged for uponthe terms of the schedule in force withoutfurther notice

bull When change of copy covered by aninsertion order is not received by theclosing date copy run in previous issuewill be inserted

bull The publisher assumes no liability for error or omissions in key numbers or Advertiser Index

bull Requests for a specific position are

considered but no guarantee is madeunless a position premium rate has been provided for in the contract

bull Any deliberate attempt to simulate Welding Journal format is not permitted and the publisher reserves the right to place theword ldquoADVERTISEMENTrdquo with copythat is not in keeping with the publicationrsquosstandards

bull A 15 commission is allowed torecognized agencies on space color and position only

bull Terms 30 days net

bull Publisher reserves the right to hold the

advertiser andor the advertising agency jointly and severally liable for money dueand payable to the publisher

bull Materials will be destroyed in 24 monthsafter last receipt if the advertiser does notrequest their return

bull The American Welding Society reserves theright to reject any advertising that isdeemed inaccurate offensive or misleading

Issuance and Closing Dates

bull Published monthly and issued the first of the month of publication

bull Insertion orders are due by the first of themonth preceding the issue date

bull Disks and other reproduction materials aredue on or before closing dates on editorialcalendar

bull Changes and cancellations cannot beaccepted after the closing date

Inserts1 Standard Inserts When furnished ready

for binding inserts take earned black-and-white rate A 25 discount applies to allsupplied inserts Keep live matter of ads14 away from binding and trimmingedges Contact publication for quantity to be ordered and shipping information

Single Sheet 8-12 wide 983093 11-34 deep

Paper Weight 80-100 pound

2 Nonstandard Inserts A limited number of24-page (or larger) outserts can be polybagged with individual issues ofWelding Journal Consult publication forrates and mechanical specifications

3 Backup Charges The noncommissionable backup charge will be $440 for a single page and $530 for a spread

Accepted MaterialsWelding Journal and Inspection Trends are

printed computer to plate The following is aguideline for submitting your advertisementselectronically

We accept the following applications

bull Quark Xpress 40 or higher

bull Adobe Photoshop

bull Adobe Illustrator

bull Adobe InDesign

Ad Material via E-mail

Press-ready PDFs (created in CMYK at 300dpi) are accepted and preferred

We accept the following disk formats

bull Compact Disk (CD)

bull DVD (Mac format preferred on allmaterials)

When supplying an ad on disk pleaseobserve the followingFile FormatsLive scan and artwork images should be provided in EPS TIFF or PDF file formats

with scans in CMYK mode If extra workingchannels are used in Photoshop these must becleared out before saving the image PICTJPEG GIF and WMF (Windows Meta File)file formats cannot be supported and shouldnot be used LZW and JPEG compressionshould not be used on TIFF and EPS filesrespectively

Collect for OutputWhen supplying a Quark file run ldquoCollectfor Outputrdquo Be sure to supply copies of allscreen and printer fonts used in page layoutand within EPS supplied artwork files

Supply screen and printer fonts for anycustom modified or non-Adobe fonts usedProvide a complete listing of all fonts used tocreate the document or its included artworkSupply the font name and manufacturer Werecommend that you use only PostScriptType 1 outline fonts in your jobs TrueTypeor Multiple Master fonts cannot be supportedand should not be used

Scan DensityA four-color solid should not exceed theSWOP (Standard Web Offset Printing)specification of 300 total screen densityWe suggest a rich black be constructed of

60 cyan and 100 black (a total density of 160) Provide the proper resolution onhigh-resolution files

Color Color files must be in CMYK format with noRGB LAB or index color elementsRemove extra colors within the applicationfiles that are not being used and makecertain that the colors you have used aredesignated correctly for printing in spot or process mode

Hard Copy Proofs

High-end digital proofs must accompanyelectronic files Provide proofs at 100 sizeIf no high-end proof is supplied we cannotguarantee the accuracy of color andresolution

Return of MaterialArtwork proofs and other materials will bereturned only upon written request

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Welding Marketplace AWS Publications Catalog

A picture is worth a thousand words Let pictures of your product in WeldingMarketplace win your company thousands of new customers and increasesales Your insertion is a full 16-page that reaches over 80000 industry buyersand specifiers Your cost as little as 16cent per prospect

Also ask us about the great new opprtinities to advertise on the front cover Bethe first to be seen

Issuance and Closing Dates

Welding Marketplace mails in January April July and October January issue closes November 15 2013

April issue closes February 14 2014

July issue closes May 15 2014

October issue closes August 15 2014

Welding Marketplace Ad Rates Regular Gross Rates AWS WEMCO and

4-Color Sustaining Company Members

First listing $1620 $1535

Second listing $1320 $1250

Third listing $1220 $1155

Fourth listing $1120 $1060

Call AWS for other available industry sector discounts (No additional charge for color) Note Advertisers can buy a full page of listings at a special discount Contact your Advertising Sales Representative Rates above reflect continuity discounts

Production and Mail RequirementsWelding Journal takes care of all the production and design details Send about 70 words of descriptive text and a photograph of the product

you want to feature to Brenda FloresAmerican Welding Society8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166Phone 800-443-9353 ext 330 or 305-443-9353Fax 305-443-7404Email bfloresawsorg

Welding Marketplace AWS publishes four Welding Marketplace issues annually Each issue offers

bonus distribution to prospects who have bought goods and services from AWS

over the past three years but may not be members bringing total circulation to

more than 80000 They generate hundreds of productive sales leads Additionally a link to your ad will be placed on the AWS website which

averages 129000 views a month This product is also sent digitally to more than

55000 membersThe digital version has active links to a companyrsquos websiteHo bart pg 6

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AWS Publications CatalogStand out by advertising in the AWS catalog that features more than 200 essential codes and books

Twice a year the AWS Publications Catalog is mailed and distributed to more than 110000 highly active qualified

prospects Ads can be placed within the most appropriate technology process material or industry category

Full-page $2700

Full-page inside front cover 3515

Full-page inside back cover 3355

Half-page 1700

Four-color process charge 495

SPACE MATERIALSDEADLINE DEADLINE

January edition Nov 1 2013 Nov 4 2013

July edition May 2 2014 May 6 2014

Full-page dimensions 6 wide by 107 frasl 8 high trim

61 frasl 4 wide by 111 frasl 8 high bleed

Half-page dimensions 51 frasl 2 wide by 5 high

Categories Structural Steelbull Safety amp Health bull Training bull Certification bullInspection bull Operations bull Base Metal Weldability bull Thermal Spraying bull Plastics bullFood Processing Systems bull Welding bull Cutting Processes bull Brazing amp Soldering bullPipe amp Tubing bull Filler Metals bull Automotive bull Aerospace bull Marine bull Machinery bullRailroad bull Resistance Welding bull Business amp Reference

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AWS Default Home PageSingle banner (120 x 60 pixels) $990

AWS Interior Default Pages(Certification Education FoundationMembership Welding Journal)Single banner (120 x 60 pixels) $100Double banner (125 x 125 pixels) $150

Forum PageSingle banner (120 x 60 pixels) $850

Tracking Your AdsLog into the AWS ad server with a password to see daily

and monthly counts of ad views and clickthroughs for

each of your ads Our ad consultants will be happy to

help you get the most from your advertising investment

A variety of cost-effective options areavailable

AWS Default Home PageThis is the very first page a member or visitor will

see when they visit wwwawsorg giving maximumexposure for your advertisements

AWS Interior PagesThis banner ad option is effective when your audience includes all members and visitors who view

our interior departmental pages Choose fromCertification Education AWS Welding Show

Foundation Membership or Welding Journal pages

AWS Welding ForumDisplay a banner ad on the AWS Welding Forum

where welding professionals post hundreds of

inquiries each week looking for real-life solutionsand equipment recommendations

FABTECH Advance Program A separate publication containing advance information on technical sessions conferences symposiums registration and

exhibitors is mailed to more than 100000 prime prospects who have shown a historical interest in welding and related metal

fabricating processes Please call for rates

FABTECH On-Site Guide and DirectoryWe accept advertising in the FULL-SIZED (81 frasl 8 x 107 frasl 8) directory for FABTECH The official On-Site Guide and Directory is a

separate publication from Welding Journal It can carry a variety of full and fractional-page ads You may be able to run the same

ad you ran in the Show Issue of the Welding Journal Please call for rates Ask about show directory advertising for the

FABTECH Canada (March) FABTECH India (April) and AWS WeldmexFABTECH Mexico (May) trade expositions

Official Show DailyThe Official Show Daily is an easy-to-read tabloid newspaper

distributed during the show and gives attendees the lowdown on all

the dayrsquos events and offerings Featuring an exhibitor list schedule of

events new products and more the Show Daily captures all the

excitement of the show Please call for rates

AWS Website AdvertisingWhen welding professionals need answers the AWS website is where they go Itrsquos the leading online resource for

research welding codes safety guidelines and peer discussions It has an average of 129000 views each month

Whether you want to reach a broad audience target a specialized audience or reach out to customers within a specific region the new AWS website

has online advertising options for you It is by far the most affordable way to reach highly qualified welding and joining professionals worldwide

And once yoursquove determined the audience you want to target you can choose from additional options to enhance your advertising package all

offering a tremendous value and exposure

AWS Website FABTECH Show Advertising

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ROB SALTZSTEINDIRECTOR OF SALES800-443-9353 ext 243saltyawsorg

LEA PANECA ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE800-443-9353 EXT 220leaawsorg

SANDRA JORGENSEN ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE

800-443-9353 EXT 254sjorgensenawsorg

FRANK WILSON ADVERTISING PRODUCTION800-443-9353 EXT 465fwilsonawsorg

TANIA LYTER ADVERTISING COORDINATOR800-443-9353 EXT 256

tlyterawsorg

ADVERTISING CONTACTS

American Welding Society

8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166-6672(305) 443-9353 (800) 443-9353 Fax (305) 443-7559

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AdvertisingContacts

Rob SaltzsteinDirector of Sales800-443-9353 ext 243saltyawsorg

Sandra Jorgensen Advertising SalesRepresentative800-443-9353 ext 254sjorgensenawsorg

Lea Paneca Advertising SalesRepresentative

800-443-9353 ext 220leaawsorg

Frank Wilson Advertising Production800-443-9353 ext 465fwilsonawsorg

Tania Lyter Advertising Coordinator800-443-9353 ext 256tlyterawsorg

Address American Welding Society8669 NW 36 St 130Miami FL 33166Fax 305-443-7559

PUBLISHEDBY THEAMERICAN WELDINGSOCIETY TOADVANCE THESCIENCE TECHNOLOGYANDAPPLICATIONOF WELDING

ANDALLIED JOININGANDCUTTING PROCESSESWORLDWIDEINCLUDINGBRAZING SOLDERINGAND THERMALSPRAYING

April 2013

Table of Contents

2

Welding Journal 3

Welding Journal Readers 4-5

Welding Journal Advertising Rates 6

Welding Journal Digital Edition 7

Welding Journal Spanish Edition 8-9

Inspection Trends 10-11

Magazine Mechanical Requirements 12

Advertising Policies 13

Welding Marketplace 14

AWS Publications Catalog 14

AWS Website 15

FABTECH Show Advertising 15

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Editorial Profile

For those engaged in

welding-related activitiesWelding Journal provides

current news features

research reports practical

data and advertisements

from industry leaders around

the world Also featured are

welding-related metalworking

activities such as design

testing and inspection

maintenance and repairand training

Other Editorial

Features of

Welding Journal

bull News of the Industry

bull New Products

bull New Literaturebull Aluminum QampA

bull Welding Workbook

bull Washington Watchword

bull Brazing QampA

bull Peer-Reviewed

Welding Research

bull Book Reviews

bull Press Time News

bull Society News

bull Personnel

bull Editorial

bull Coming Events

bull International Update

bull Resistance Welding QampA

Welding Journal is the official monthly publication of the American Welding Society About68000 AWS members depend on it every month for news of products technology and peoplein the weldingmetalworking industry This planner provides advertising rates for Welding Journal Inspection Trends and other marketing opportunities offered by AWS In addition tothe monthly magazine this includes literature and product reviews the Welding Journal en Espantildeol the AWS website and FABTECH advertising

EditorialDeadline

January

February

March

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

bull Overview of FABTECH 2013 Nov 19 2013 Dec 2 2013

bull Ins and Outs of Sheet Metal Welding

bull All About Positioners Dec 18 2013 Jan 3 2014

bull Brazing and Soldering Today

bull Trends in Additive Manufacturing Jan 22 Feb 3

bull Bonus The American Welder bull New FABTECH India

bull Welding Education and Training Feb 19 Mar 3

bull Welding in the Entertainment Industry

bull How AWS Codes Work for You Mar 19 Apr 2

bull Stainless Steel Welding

bull Welding for Aerospace Applications

bull Ways to Automate Your Operation Apr 18 May 2

bull Celebrate the AWSrsquos 95th Birthdaybull Bonus The American Welder

bull Welding in Unique Industries May 21 June 2

bull Activities in Thermal Sprayingbull Grinding and Abrasives

bull Keep Safe and Healthy June 20 July 2

bull Whatrsquos Available in Industrial Computers

bull Pipe and Tube Welding July 21 Aug 1

bull Bonus The American Welder

bull Whatrsquos Happening at FABTECH Aug 19 Sept 3

bull How to Weld Dissimilar Metals Sept 19 Oct 2

bull High Purity Welding

bull Brazing amp Soldering Today

bull Monitoring Weld Quality Oct 21 Nov 3

bull Looking at Submerged Arc Welding

bull Bonus The American Welder

April

3

Welding Journal 2014 Editorial Calendar

AdvertisingDeadline

AdvertisingBonus

WeldingSchoolProfiles

ThermalSprayCompanyProfiles

Red Hotsfor Safety

BrazingCompanyProfiles

BonusDistributionat FABTECH

BonusDistributionat FABTECHIndia

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Product Purchase Total InvolvedCategory Involvement with the Product

Welding consumables 71 48000

Eye and face protection 65 43940

Cutting equipment 61 41250

Grinding productsequipment 61 41250

Hand protection 61 41250

Head and ear protection60 40560

Markers 58 39210

Body protection 57 38530

Liquid penetrants 56 37860Respiratory protective equipment 55 37180

Foot protection 48 32450

Positioners 48 32450

Pipe-cuttting tools 45 22662

Ultrasonic flaw detection equipment 41 27270

Industrial X-ray 32 21630

Industrial robots 32 21630

Alloy analyzers 31 20960

Lasers 2511900

Base 750 Welding Journal readers

Total calculated by multiplying the percent of involvement by the circulation(Source Readex Research July 2013)

ldquoWhat action(s) have you taken as a result of advertisements andor articles in Welding Journal rdquo

Bought products or services advertised 19

Recommended the purchase of these products33

Referred an adarticle to someone else in the company by passing along a tearsheet photocopy or actual issue46

Discussed an adarticle with someone else in the company59

Requested additional information from a company sales representative or distributor 26

Visited advertiserrsquos website70

91 of all respondents reported having taken one or more of the above actions as a result of advertisements andor

articles in Welding Journal

Based on Harvey Research Study

A Quick Look

at Welding

Journal Readers

Some of the most

active and influential

buyers in the industry

Our readers are committed tothe Welding Journal with90 spending a half-hour or more with it Fifty-six percentof that audience spends one-and-a-half hours or moreaccessing the Welding

Journal That means they areseeing your ads for a longtime

And once they have readthe Welding Journal 68 of our audience passes his or

her issue along to another person In fact 29 of our readers pass it along to threeor more colleagues Overall ithas a pass-along value of 18So there is a good chancethat your ad is seen by morethan just one personinterested in the Welding

Journal Our readers rely on the

Welding Journal for what theyneed When asked how useful

the Welding Journal was as asource of technologyproducts that help you inyour job or services that youmight need 87 replied itwas ldquousefulrdquo to ldquovery usefulrdquoThat is a huge audiencelooking for the answers thatyour advertising can provide(Source Readex Research

July 2013)

P U B L I S H E D B Y T H E A M E

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Welding Journal Readers

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WELDING JOURNALWe were there through thick and thinNine decades as the authority in metal fabrication

Welding Journal has been in existence since 1919 ndash an unmatched95-year link to all types of metal fabrication and construction We were

publishing when welding was in its infancy and we provided first-hand

reporting of every technological development since Our author list

reads like a Whorsquos Who in metal joining and our articles are revered

throughout the world for their technical depth and accuracy The field

of weld fabrication has many newcomers but only one magazine has

seen it all Wersquore the one you can count on

P U B LI SH E D B Y T H E AM E R I C AN W E LD IN G SOC IE T Y T O AD V AN C E T H E SC I E N C E T E C H N OLOGY AN D AP P LIC AT I ON OF W E LD IN G

AN D ALLI E D J OI N I N G AN D C U T T IN G P R OC E SSE S W OR LD W I D E I N C LU D IN G B R AZ I N G SOLD E R I N G AN D T H E R M AL SP R AY I N G

M ay 2 0 13

WJ readers span the globe

You can reach more than 14000 dedicated readers outside the United States with the Welding Journal In fact the

Journal is the only US welding publication with significant international circulation We help you market your welding-

related products and services around the world Herersquos our nondomestic circulation breakdown

WJ readers have a high degreeof responsibility in their jobs

Asia - 10148

Africa - 800

Mexico - 381

Australia amp New Zealand - 139

South and Central America West Indies - 1183

Canada - 1219

Europe - 500

19 Engineer Designer

3 No response 8 Student Educator

14 Welder Welding Operator

14 Foreman Supervisor 18 Company Officer

24 Manager Superintendent

0

5

10

15

20

25Stamping 6

Roll Forming 10

Tool amp Die 10

Finishing Operations 14

Sheet Metal Fab 22

Machining 20

Assembly 24

WJ readers purchase more than justwelding-related goods and services

Percentage of WJ Readers Who Buy Specify orRecommend Equipment Purchases

5

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Full page $5520 $5250 $5115 $4850 $4825 $4580 $4380 $4150 $4255 $4040 $4025 $3835 $3360 $3190

23 page 3915 3720 3605 3425 3445 3270 3140 2980 3035 2880 2930 2780 2470 2350

12 island 3425 3190 3145 2990 2935 2790 2600 2460 2520 2390 2470 2350 2085 1975

12 page 3080 2935 2865 2710 2650 2515 2370 2245 2310 2195 2240 2125 1905 1800

13 page 2180 2070 2125 2020 1990 1885 1790 1700 1730 1640 1700 1615 1435 1360

14 page 1790 1700 1640 1555 1515 1435 1415 1350 1315 1240 1245 1185 1105 1055

16 page 1340 1245 1185 1120 1120 1065 970 920 940 895 915 875 765 725

1x 3x 6x 12x 18x 24x 36x

Call AWS for other available industry sector discounts

CIRCULATION

Welding Journal reaches about 68000 readers around the world

2014 DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES FOR WELDING JOURNAL

Basic Ad Rates (AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates are printed in blue bands)

Color Charges

For page or fraction earned black-and-white rates plus

Standard 2nd color (AAAA standard colors

red yellow blue and green) $525

Matched 2nd color 6254-color process full page and 23 page 1295

4-color process 12 page 900

4-color process 13 page or less 600

Cover Positions No additional charge for color Covers are sold only on a non-cancelable contract for either 6 or 12 insertions AWS WEMCO andSustaining Company Member rates in red

6x 12x

COVER 2 $7580 $7145 $7150 $6790COVER 3 6780 6440 6420 6095

COVER 4 7710 7335 7230 6875

Classified Advertising Rates

Rates per column inch 1x 3x 6x

up to 4 inches $140 $130 $120

Copy can be camera-ready or typeset by publisher To estimate your

copy plan about 35 words (including heading) to a column inchCall for estimate

Classified ads larger than 16 page or 4 are billed at standard BW

display rates and are commissionable at 15 of gross advertising to

agencies Publisher-set display and classified ads are subject to extra

production charge

Special Positions

Available on a first-come first-served basis Add 10 to black-and-

white rates General Conditions All covers and special positions are

sold on a noncancelable contract basis for 6X and 12X insertions

Frequency Rates and Discounts

Advertisers will receive the lowest frequency rate based on the total

advertising insertions during a 12-month period Rates apply to

advertising insertions during the 2014 calendar year NOTE Special

high-frequency advertising packages are available contact your

Welding Journal advertising representative for more information

AWS Sustaining Company Members Save 5 Off Advertising

Rates For more information on Sustaining Membership

contact the AWS Membership Dept at 800-443-9353 ext 253

6

Welding Journal Advertising Rates

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Full page ad adjacent to cover

Static Animated

$600 $800

Belly bands $200 $350

Tab $150

Survey $1200

Video embedded into page

Animation

$650

Premium Ad Lead Generation $650

Full Page Half Page Fractional

$550 $450 $375

Notification E-Newsletter Banners

Subhead Lg-Banner Subhead Sm-Banner Column-Banner

$250 $100 $200

RFI (request for information) icon is placed in designated adsand when icon is clicked a form pops up Subscribers whowant more information from that advertiser fill in their nameemail address and comments The data is emailed to the

advertiser

Digital WJ Advertising Rates

DigitalWelding Journal

Ad RatesAWS Welding Journal offers a digital versionof its magazine to more than 55000 members of AWS

This is your opportunity to take advantage of the latestdigital capabilities to enhance the effectiveness of yourprint advertising in Welding Journal

All rates are net rates and per issue Digital productsavailable only in combination with print advertising

Ask us about unique Zero Page sponsorships where your

brand gets top billing

Call Rob Saltzstein Sandra Jorgensen or Lea Paneca (800) 443-9353

for rates on special sponsor packages in the Digital Welding Journal

Welding Journal Digital Edition

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Take this opportunity to reach the

lucrative Mexican and Latin

American audiences with your

best products and services Grow

sales by advertising in the all-

Spanish Welding Journal en

Espantildeol

The Welding Journal en Espantildeol

has the best in features

departments and news from the

Welding Journal editorial

department together with tailored

articles written by and for

Mexican and Latin American

professionals The editorial

content is chosen for its

practicality and universal appeal

to a wide audience of fabricators

Welding Journal Editorial

bull Feature Articles

bull International News (with a focus

on Mexico and Latin America)

bull Product and Print Spotlight

bull QampA Department Aluminum

Stainless Steel Resistance

Welding and Brazing

bull Technology

bull Welding Workbook

WELDMEX ATTENDEESrsquo WELDING PRODUCTS

PURCHASING PLANS FOR THE NEXT 12 MONTHS

$500000 - $1000000

$200000 - $500000

$50000-$200000

$20000 - $50000

$20000 OR LESS39

65

9

18

20

$1000000+75

Welding Journal Spanish Edition

Source Showattendee survey

Welding Journal en Espantildeol 2014Editorial Calendar Editorial

Deadline

January(Winter)

April(Spring)

July(Summer)

bull Cutting Processes Nov 19 2013 Dec 17bull Brazing

bull AWS Weldmex 2014 Preview Feb 19 2014 Mar 17

bull Aluminum Bonus Distribution at

AWS Weldmex

bull Sheet Metal Welding May 15 Jun 12

bull Stainless Steel Weldingbull AWS Weldmex 2014 Highlights

bull Automation in Welding Aug 19 Sept 12

bull Safety and Healthbull Grinding and Abrasives

October (Fall)

AdvertisingDeadline

The Welding Journal en Espantildeol is published four times January April July and

October The April issue will be the Show issue for the AWS Weldmex Exhibition

May 6ndash8 in Mexico City Two thousand copies of the April issue will be distributed at

the exhibition and an additional 8000 will be mailed to select key buying influences

The January July and

October issues will be

mailed to 10000 past

attendees of AWS

Weldmex who haveindicated purchasing or

recommendation authority

for welding and related

products In addition there

is a bonus distribution of

36000 of the digital

version

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2014 DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES FOR

WELDING JOURNAL EN ESPANtildeOLBasic Ad Rates

(AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates are printed in blue bands)

Color ChargesFor page or fraction earned black-and-white rates plus

Standard 2nd color (AAAA standard colors red yellow blue and green)$350

4-color process full page 650

4-color process 12 page 500

4-color process 13 page or less 300

Cover Positions No additional charge for color Covers are sold only on a noncancelable contract for

3 insertions AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates in red

COVER 2 $3800 $3610

COVER 3 3600 3420

COVER 4 4300 4085

Special PositionsAvailable on a first-come first-served basis Add 10 to black-and-white rates

General Conditions All covers and special positions are sold on a noncancelable

contract basis for 2 insertions

Closing Dates and TermsClosing dates for ad material are December 17 2013 for the January issue March

17 for the April issue June 12 for the July issue and September 12 for the October

issue

A 15 commission is allowed to recognized agencies on space color and position

All ads must be provided in Spanish Rates are subject to change with 30 daysrsquo

notice from publisher Terms 30 days net

Full page $2700 $2565 $2560 $2430 $2430 $2310 $2180 $2080

12 page 1700 1615 1620 1540 1540 1460 1385 1315

13 page 1200 1140 1140 1085 1085 1030 975 930

14 page 900 855 850 805 805 765 725 690

1x 2x 3x 4x

Welding Journal Spanish Edition Advertising Rates

OTHER INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Ask about show directory advertising for the FABTECH Canada (March)

FABTECH India (April) and AWS WeldmexFABTECH Mexico (May) expos

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1x 2x 3x 4x

2014 DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES FOR INSPECTION TRENDSBasic Ad Rates

(AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates are printed in blue bands)

Color Charges

Standard 2nd color (AAAA standard colors

red yellow blue and green) $525

Matched 2nd color $625

4-color process full page and 23 page $1000

4-color process 12 page $650

4-color process 13 page and less $500

SPECIAL ldquoCONTINUITYrdquo DISCOUNT

Save money and expand your promotional budget by committing toour special ldquoContinuityrdquo discount Advertise in all four issues during2014 and receive 20 off the base space rate (color rates notaffected)

OTHER DISCOUNTS

WEMCO Members and AWS Sustaining Members receive a5 discount on base rates and cover rates

2x 4x

COVER 2 $3800 $3450 $3265 $3100COVER 3 3500 3330 3145 2985

COVER 4 4200 3800 3640 3455

Covers are sold on a noncancelable basis

Please see production and mail requirements on

page 12 Classified advertising rates are the

same as Welding Journal on page 6

bull S he ar W av e U T bull S o u nd ne s s T e s t i ng

w w w aw s o r g

J a n u a r y 2 0 13 V o l 16 N o 1

T H E M AG AZ I N E F O R M AT E R I AL S I N S P E C T I O N AN D T E S T I N G P E R S O N N E L

bull I ns p e c t o r R e s p o ns i b i l i t i e s

Inspection Trends Advertising Rates

Full page $2685 $2545 $2495 $2370 $2310 $2190 $2240 $2130

23 page 2010 1910 1875 1775 1725 1630 1675 1590

12 island 1830 1740 1710 1620 1575 1490 1525 1450

12 page 1695 1605 1575 1490 1455 1385 1410 1340

13 page 1120 1065 1060 1110 980 930 950 900

14 page 900 860 830 780 770 730 745 710

16 page 695 660 650 610 595 565 575 545

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Ad Sizes

Space unit Width Depth

Page (bleed) 8 3 frasl 8 11 1 frasl 8

Page (trim) 8 1 frasl 8 10 7 frasl 8

Page (nonbleed) 7 9 5 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (bleed) 16 3 frasl 4 11 1 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (trim) 16 1 frasl 4 10 7 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (nonbleed) 14 9 5 frasl 8

23 Page 4 1 frasl 2 9 5 frasl 8

12 Page Island 4 1 frasl 2 7 1 frasl 2

12 Page Vertical 3 1 frasl 4 9 5 frasl 8

12 Page Horizontal 7 4 3 frasl 4

13 Page Vertical 2 1 frasl 8 9 5 frasl 8

13 Page Square 4 1 frasl 2 4 3 frasl 4

14 Page 3 1 frasl 4 4 3 frasl 4

16 Page Vertical 2 1 frasl 8 4 3 frasl 416 Page Horizontal 4 1 frasl 2 2 1 frasl 2

On ads created to bleed dimensions all copy in ad should be keptat least 14 from the trim border all around the ad Nonbleed dimensions on full-page and 2-page spead ads leave a border around the ad floating it on the page

PrintingBindingWeb Offset Welding Journal is perfect bound Inspection Trendsand Welding Journal en Espantildeol are saddle-stitched

Production and Mail Requirements

All Welding Journal production material should be sent to

Frank WilsonAmerican Welding Society8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166

Phone 800-443-9353 ext 465Fax 305-443-7559

Email fwilsonawsorg

Full PageTrim size 8-18 x 10-78

Bleed 8-38 x 11-18

23 Page4-12 x 9-58

13 Page Vertical 2-18 x 9-58

13 Page Square4-12 x 4-34

14 Page 3-14 x 4-34

16 Page Horizontal 4-12 x 2-12

16 Page Vertical 2-18 x 4-34

12 Page Vertical 3-14 x 9-58

12 Page Island 4-12 x 7-12

12 Page Horizontal 7 x 4-34

Spread Trim size 16-14 x 10-78

Bleed 16-34 x 11-18

Magazine Mechanical Requirements

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Advertising Policies

General Policies

bull Contracts may be cancelled by theadvertiser or publisher 30 days before publication date with the exception of cover ads

bull Rates are subject to change with 30 daysrsquonotice from publisher

bull Advertisers and their agencies assumeliability for all contents of advertisements printed and assume responsibility for claims that may arise from their advertisements

bull Space orders should specify a definiteschedule of insertions issues and sizes of space

bull If more or fewer insertions are used withinone year than specified in order chargeswill be adjusted in accordance withestablished rates

bull Failure to make the order correspond in price or otherwise with the rate schedule isregarded only as a clerical error and publication is made and charged for uponthe terms of the schedule in force withoutfurther notice

bull When change of copy covered by aninsertion order is not received by theclosing date copy run in previous issuewill be inserted

bull The publisher assumes no liability for error or omissions in key numbers or Advertiser Index

bull Requests for a specific position are

considered but no guarantee is madeunless a position premium rate has been provided for in the contract

bull Any deliberate attempt to simulate Welding Journal format is not permitted and the publisher reserves the right to place theword ldquoADVERTISEMENTrdquo with copythat is not in keeping with the publicationrsquosstandards

bull A 15 commission is allowed torecognized agencies on space color and position only

bull Terms 30 days net

bull Publisher reserves the right to hold the

advertiser andor the advertising agency jointly and severally liable for money dueand payable to the publisher

bull Materials will be destroyed in 24 monthsafter last receipt if the advertiser does notrequest their return

bull The American Welding Society reserves theright to reject any advertising that isdeemed inaccurate offensive or misleading

Issuance and Closing Dates

bull Published monthly and issued the first of the month of publication

bull Insertion orders are due by the first of themonth preceding the issue date

bull Disks and other reproduction materials aredue on or before closing dates on editorialcalendar

bull Changes and cancellations cannot beaccepted after the closing date

Inserts1 Standard Inserts When furnished ready

for binding inserts take earned black-and-white rate A 25 discount applies to allsupplied inserts Keep live matter of ads14 away from binding and trimmingedges Contact publication for quantity to be ordered and shipping information

Single Sheet 8-12 wide 983093 11-34 deep

Paper Weight 80-100 pound

2 Nonstandard Inserts A limited number of24-page (or larger) outserts can be polybagged with individual issues ofWelding Journal Consult publication forrates and mechanical specifications

3 Backup Charges The noncommissionable backup charge will be $440 for a single page and $530 for a spread

Accepted MaterialsWelding Journal and Inspection Trends are

printed computer to plate The following is aguideline for submitting your advertisementselectronically

We accept the following applications

bull Quark Xpress 40 or higher

bull Adobe Photoshop

bull Adobe Illustrator

bull Adobe InDesign

Ad Material via E-mail

Press-ready PDFs (created in CMYK at 300dpi) are accepted and preferred

We accept the following disk formats

bull Compact Disk (CD)

bull DVD (Mac format preferred on allmaterials)

When supplying an ad on disk pleaseobserve the followingFile FormatsLive scan and artwork images should be provided in EPS TIFF or PDF file formats

with scans in CMYK mode If extra workingchannels are used in Photoshop these must becleared out before saving the image PICTJPEG GIF and WMF (Windows Meta File)file formats cannot be supported and shouldnot be used LZW and JPEG compressionshould not be used on TIFF and EPS filesrespectively

Collect for OutputWhen supplying a Quark file run ldquoCollectfor Outputrdquo Be sure to supply copies of allscreen and printer fonts used in page layoutand within EPS supplied artwork files

Supply screen and printer fonts for anycustom modified or non-Adobe fonts usedProvide a complete listing of all fonts used tocreate the document or its included artworkSupply the font name and manufacturer Werecommend that you use only PostScriptType 1 outline fonts in your jobs TrueTypeor Multiple Master fonts cannot be supportedand should not be used

Scan DensityA four-color solid should not exceed theSWOP (Standard Web Offset Printing)specification of 300 total screen densityWe suggest a rich black be constructed of

60 cyan and 100 black (a total density of 160) Provide the proper resolution onhigh-resolution files

Color Color files must be in CMYK format with noRGB LAB or index color elementsRemove extra colors within the applicationfiles that are not being used and makecertain that the colors you have used aredesignated correctly for printing in spot or process mode

Hard Copy Proofs

High-end digital proofs must accompanyelectronic files Provide proofs at 100 sizeIf no high-end proof is supplied we cannotguarantee the accuracy of color andresolution

Return of MaterialArtwork proofs and other materials will bereturned only upon written request

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Welding Marketplace AWS Publications Catalog

A picture is worth a thousand words Let pictures of your product in WeldingMarketplace win your company thousands of new customers and increasesales Your insertion is a full 16-page that reaches over 80000 industry buyersand specifiers Your cost as little as 16cent per prospect

Also ask us about the great new opprtinities to advertise on the front cover Bethe first to be seen

Issuance and Closing Dates

Welding Marketplace mails in January April July and October January issue closes November 15 2013

April issue closes February 14 2014

July issue closes May 15 2014

October issue closes August 15 2014

Welding Marketplace Ad Rates Regular Gross Rates AWS WEMCO and

4-Color Sustaining Company Members

First listing $1620 $1535

Second listing $1320 $1250

Third listing $1220 $1155

Fourth listing $1120 $1060

Call AWS for other available industry sector discounts (No additional charge for color) Note Advertisers can buy a full page of listings at a special discount Contact your Advertising Sales Representative Rates above reflect continuity discounts

Production and Mail RequirementsWelding Journal takes care of all the production and design details Send about 70 words of descriptive text and a photograph of the product

you want to feature to Brenda FloresAmerican Welding Society8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166Phone 800-443-9353 ext 330 or 305-443-9353Fax 305-443-7404Email bfloresawsorg

Welding Marketplace AWS publishes four Welding Marketplace issues annually Each issue offers

bonus distribution to prospects who have bought goods and services from AWS

over the past three years but may not be members bringing total circulation to

more than 80000 They generate hundreds of productive sales leads Additionally a link to your ad will be placed on the AWS website which

averages 129000 views a month This product is also sent digitally to more than

55000 membersThe digital version has active links to a companyrsquos websiteHo bart pg 6

Meltric pg 7

Joe Fuller pg 6

Ma the y Dearman pg 11Compu ter Engineering pg 3

Romar pg 8

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AWS Publications CatalogStand out by advertising in the AWS catalog that features more than 200 essential codes and books

Twice a year the AWS Publications Catalog is mailed and distributed to more than 110000 highly active qualified

prospects Ads can be placed within the most appropriate technology process material or industry category

Full-page $2700

Full-page inside front cover 3515

Full-page inside back cover 3355

Half-page 1700

Four-color process charge 495

SPACE MATERIALSDEADLINE DEADLINE

January edition Nov 1 2013 Nov 4 2013

July edition May 2 2014 May 6 2014

Full-page dimensions 6 wide by 107 frasl 8 high trim

61 frasl 4 wide by 111 frasl 8 high bleed

Half-page dimensions 51 frasl 2 wide by 5 high

Categories Structural Steelbull Safety amp Health bull Training bull Certification bullInspection bull Operations bull Base Metal Weldability bull Thermal Spraying bull Plastics bullFood Processing Systems bull Welding bull Cutting Processes bull Brazing amp Soldering bullPipe amp Tubing bull Filler Metals bull Automotive bull Aerospace bull Marine bull Machinery bullRailroad bull Resistance Welding bull Business amp Reference

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AWS Default Home PageSingle banner (120 x 60 pixels) $990

AWS Interior Default Pages(Certification Education FoundationMembership Welding Journal)Single banner (120 x 60 pixels) $100Double banner (125 x 125 pixels) $150

Forum PageSingle banner (120 x 60 pixels) $850

Tracking Your AdsLog into the AWS ad server with a password to see daily

and monthly counts of ad views and clickthroughs for

each of your ads Our ad consultants will be happy to

help you get the most from your advertising investment

A variety of cost-effective options areavailable

AWS Default Home PageThis is the very first page a member or visitor will

see when they visit wwwawsorg giving maximumexposure for your advertisements

AWS Interior PagesThis banner ad option is effective when your audience includes all members and visitors who view

our interior departmental pages Choose fromCertification Education AWS Welding Show

Foundation Membership or Welding Journal pages

AWS Welding ForumDisplay a banner ad on the AWS Welding Forum

where welding professionals post hundreds of

inquiries each week looking for real-life solutionsand equipment recommendations

FABTECH Advance Program A separate publication containing advance information on technical sessions conferences symposiums registration and

exhibitors is mailed to more than 100000 prime prospects who have shown a historical interest in welding and related metal

fabricating processes Please call for rates

FABTECH On-Site Guide and DirectoryWe accept advertising in the FULL-SIZED (81 frasl 8 x 107 frasl 8) directory for FABTECH The official On-Site Guide and Directory is a

separate publication from Welding Journal It can carry a variety of full and fractional-page ads You may be able to run the same

ad you ran in the Show Issue of the Welding Journal Please call for rates Ask about show directory advertising for the

FABTECH Canada (March) FABTECH India (April) and AWS WeldmexFABTECH Mexico (May) trade expositions

Official Show DailyThe Official Show Daily is an easy-to-read tabloid newspaper

distributed during the show and gives attendees the lowdown on all

the dayrsquos events and offerings Featuring an exhibitor list schedule of

events new products and more the Show Daily captures all the

excitement of the show Please call for rates

AWS Website AdvertisingWhen welding professionals need answers the AWS website is where they go Itrsquos the leading online resource for

research welding codes safety guidelines and peer discussions It has an average of 129000 views each month

Whether you want to reach a broad audience target a specialized audience or reach out to customers within a specific region the new AWS website

has online advertising options for you It is by far the most affordable way to reach highly qualified welding and joining professionals worldwide

And once yoursquove determined the audience you want to target you can choose from additional options to enhance your advertising package all

offering a tremendous value and exposure

AWS Website FABTECH Show Advertising

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ROB SALTZSTEINDIRECTOR OF SALES800-443-9353 ext 243saltyawsorg

LEA PANECA ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE800-443-9353 EXT 220leaawsorg

SANDRA JORGENSEN ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE

800-443-9353 EXT 254sjorgensenawsorg

FRANK WILSON ADVERTISING PRODUCTION800-443-9353 EXT 465fwilsonawsorg

TANIA LYTER ADVERTISING COORDINATOR800-443-9353 EXT 256

tlyterawsorg

ADVERTISING CONTACTS

American Welding Society

8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166-6672(305) 443-9353 (800) 443-9353 Fax (305) 443-7559

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Editorial Profile

For those engaged in

welding-related activitiesWelding Journal provides

current news features

research reports practical

data and advertisements

from industry leaders around

the world Also featured are

welding-related metalworking

activities such as design

testing and inspection

maintenance and repairand training

Other Editorial

Features of

Welding Journal

bull News of the Industry

bull New Products

bull New Literaturebull Aluminum QampA

bull Welding Workbook

bull Washington Watchword

bull Brazing QampA

bull Peer-Reviewed

Welding Research

bull Book Reviews

bull Press Time News

bull Society News

bull Personnel

bull Editorial

bull Coming Events

bull International Update

bull Resistance Welding QampA

Welding Journal is the official monthly publication of the American Welding Society About68000 AWS members depend on it every month for news of products technology and peoplein the weldingmetalworking industry This planner provides advertising rates for Welding Journal Inspection Trends and other marketing opportunities offered by AWS In addition tothe monthly magazine this includes literature and product reviews the Welding Journal en Espantildeol the AWS website and FABTECH advertising

EditorialDeadline

January

February

March

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

bull Overview of FABTECH 2013 Nov 19 2013 Dec 2 2013

bull Ins and Outs of Sheet Metal Welding

bull All About Positioners Dec 18 2013 Jan 3 2014

bull Brazing and Soldering Today

bull Trends in Additive Manufacturing Jan 22 Feb 3

bull Bonus The American Welder bull New FABTECH India

bull Welding Education and Training Feb 19 Mar 3

bull Welding in the Entertainment Industry

bull How AWS Codes Work for You Mar 19 Apr 2

bull Stainless Steel Welding

bull Welding for Aerospace Applications

bull Ways to Automate Your Operation Apr 18 May 2

bull Celebrate the AWSrsquos 95th Birthdaybull Bonus The American Welder

bull Welding in Unique Industries May 21 June 2

bull Activities in Thermal Sprayingbull Grinding and Abrasives

bull Keep Safe and Healthy June 20 July 2

bull Whatrsquos Available in Industrial Computers

bull Pipe and Tube Welding July 21 Aug 1

bull Bonus The American Welder

bull Whatrsquos Happening at FABTECH Aug 19 Sept 3

bull How to Weld Dissimilar Metals Sept 19 Oct 2

bull High Purity Welding

bull Brazing amp Soldering Today

bull Monitoring Weld Quality Oct 21 Nov 3

bull Looking at Submerged Arc Welding

bull Bonus The American Welder

April

3

Welding Journal 2014 Editorial Calendar

AdvertisingDeadline

AdvertisingBonus

WeldingSchoolProfiles

ThermalSprayCompanyProfiles

Red Hotsfor Safety

BrazingCompanyProfiles

BonusDistributionat FABTECH

BonusDistributionat FABTECHIndia

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Product Purchase Total InvolvedCategory Involvement with the Product

Welding consumables 71 48000

Eye and face protection 65 43940

Cutting equipment 61 41250

Grinding productsequipment 61 41250

Hand protection 61 41250

Head and ear protection60 40560

Markers 58 39210

Body protection 57 38530

Liquid penetrants 56 37860Respiratory protective equipment 55 37180

Foot protection 48 32450

Positioners 48 32450

Pipe-cuttting tools 45 22662

Ultrasonic flaw detection equipment 41 27270

Industrial X-ray 32 21630

Industrial robots 32 21630

Alloy analyzers 31 20960

Lasers 2511900

Base 750 Welding Journal readers

Total calculated by multiplying the percent of involvement by the circulation(Source Readex Research July 2013)

ldquoWhat action(s) have you taken as a result of advertisements andor articles in Welding Journal rdquo

Bought products or services advertised 19

Recommended the purchase of these products33

Referred an adarticle to someone else in the company by passing along a tearsheet photocopy or actual issue46

Discussed an adarticle with someone else in the company59

Requested additional information from a company sales representative or distributor 26

Visited advertiserrsquos website70

91 of all respondents reported having taken one or more of the above actions as a result of advertisements andor

articles in Welding Journal

Based on Harvey Research Study

A Quick Look

at Welding

Journal Readers

Some of the most

active and influential

buyers in the industry

Our readers are committed tothe Welding Journal with90 spending a half-hour or more with it Fifty-six percentof that audience spends one-and-a-half hours or moreaccessing the Welding

Journal That means they areseeing your ads for a longtime

And once they have readthe Welding Journal 68 of our audience passes his or

her issue along to another person In fact 29 of our readers pass it along to threeor more colleagues Overall ithas a pass-along value of 18So there is a good chancethat your ad is seen by morethan just one personinterested in the Welding

Journal Our readers rely on the

Welding Journal for what theyneed When asked how useful

the Welding Journal was as asource of technologyproducts that help you inyour job or services that youmight need 87 replied itwas ldquousefulrdquo to ldquovery usefulrdquoThat is a huge audiencelooking for the answers thatyour advertising can provide(Source Readex Research

July 2013)

P U B L I S H E D B Y T H E A M E

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Welding Journal Readers

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WELDING JOURNALWe were there through thick and thinNine decades as the authority in metal fabrication

Welding Journal has been in existence since 1919 ndash an unmatched95-year link to all types of metal fabrication and construction We were

publishing when welding was in its infancy and we provided first-hand

reporting of every technological development since Our author list

reads like a Whorsquos Who in metal joining and our articles are revered

throughout the world for their technical depth and accuracy The field

of weld fabrication has many newcomers but only one magazine has

seen it all Wersquore the one you can count on

P U B LI SH E D B Y T H E AM E R I C AN W E LD IN G SOC IE T Y T O AD V AN C E T H E SC I E N C E T E C H N OLOGY AN D AP P LIC AT I ON OF W E LD IN G

AN D ALLI E D J OI N I N G AN D C U T T IN G P R OC E SSE S W OR LD W I D E I N C LU D IN G B R AZ I N G SOLD E R I N G AN D T H E R M AL SP R AY I N G

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WJ readers span the globe

You can reach more than 14000 dedicated readers outside the United States with the Welding Journal In fact the

Journal is the only US welding publication with significant international circulation We help you market your welding-

related products and services around the world Herersquos our nondomestic circulation breakdown

WJ readers have a high degreeof responsibility in their jobs

Asia - 10148

Africa - 800

Mexico - 381

Australia amp New Zealand - 139

South and Central America West Indies - 1183

Canada - 1219

Europe - 500

19 Engineer Designer

3 No response 8 Student Educator

14 Welder Welding Operator

14 Foreman Supervisor 18 Company Officer

24 Manager Superintendent

0

5

10

15

20

25Stamping 6

Roll Forming 10

Tool amp Die 10

Finishing Operations 14

Sheet Metal Fab 22

Machining 20

Assembly 24

WJ readers purchase more than justwelding-related goods and services

Percentage of WJ Readers Who Buy Specify orRecommend Equipment Purchases

5

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Full page $5520 $5250 $5115 $4850 $4825 $4580 $4380 $4150 $4255 $4040 $4025 $3835 $3360 $3190

23 page 3915 3720 3605 3425 3445 3270 3140 2980 3035 2880 2930 2780 2470 2350

12 island 3425 3190 3145 2990 2935 2790 2600 2460 2520 2390 2470 2350 2085 1975

12 page 3080 2935 2865 2710 2650 2515 2370 2245 2310 2195 2240 2125 1905 1800

13 page 2180 2070 2125 2020 1990 1885 1790 1700 1730 1640 1700 1615 1435 1360

14 page 1790 1700 1640 1555 1515 1435 1415 1350 1315 1240 1245 1185 1105 1055

16 page 1340 1245 1185 1120 1120 1065 970 920 940 895 915 875 765 725

1x 3x 6x 12x 18x 24x 36x

Call AWS for other available industry sector discounts

CIRCULATION

Welding Journal reaches about 68000 readers around the world

2014 DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES FOR WELDING JOURNAL

Basic Ad Rates (AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates are printed in blue bands)

Color Charges

For page or fraction earned black-and-white rates plus

Standard 2nd color (AAAA standard colors

red yellow blue and green) $525

Matched 2nd color 6254-color process full page and 23 page 1295

4-color process 12 page 900

4-color process 13 page or less 600

Cover Positions No additional charge for color Covers are sold only on a non-cancelable contract for either 6 or 12 insertions AWS WEMCO andSustaining Company Member rates in red

6x 12x

COVER 2 $7580 $7145 $7150 $6790COVER 3 6780 6440 6420 6095

COVER 4 7710 7335 7230 6875

Classified Advertising Rates

Rates per column inch 1x 3x 6x

up to 4 inches $140 $130 $120

Copy can be camera-ready or typeset by publisher To estimate your

copy plan about 35 words (including heading) to a column inchCall for estimate

Classified ads larger than 16 page or 4 are billed at standard BW

display rates and are commissionable at 15 of gross advertising to

agencies Publisher-set display and classified ads are subject to extra

production charge

Special Positions

Available on a first-come first-served basis Add 10 to black-and-

white rates General Conditions All covers and special positions are

sold on a noncancelable contract basis for 6X and 12X insertions

Frequency Rates and Discounts

Advertisers will receive the lowest frequency rate based on the total

advertising insertions during a 12-month period Rates apply to

advertising insertions during the 2014 calendar year NOTE Special

high-frequency advertising packages are available contact your

Welding Journal advertising representative for more information

AWS Sustaining Company Members Save 5 Off Advertising

Rates For more information on Sustaining Membership

contact the AWS Membership Dept at 800-443-9353 ext 253

6

Welding Journal Advertising Rates

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Full page ad adjacent to cover

Static Animated

$600 $800

Belly bands $200 $350

Tab $150

Survey $1200

Video embedded into page

Animation

$650

Premium Ad Lead Generation $650

Full Page Half Page Fractional

$550 $450 $375

Notification E-Newsletter Banners

Subhead Lg-Banner Subhead Sm-Banner Column-Banner

$250 $100 $200

RFI (request for information) icon is placed in designated adsand when icon is clicked a form pops up Subscribers whowant more information from that advertiser fill in their nameemail address and comments The data is emailed to the

advertiser

Digital WJ Advertising Rates

DigitalWelding Journal

Ad RatesAWS Welding Journal offers a digital versionof its magazine to more than 55000 members of AWS

This is your opportunity to take advantage of the latestdigital capabilities to enhance the effectiveness of yourprint advertising in Welding Journal

All rates are net rates and per issue Digital productsavailable only in combination with print advertising

Ask us about unique Zero Page sponsorships where your

brand gets top billing

Call Rob Saltzstein Sandra Jorgensen or Lea Paneca (800) 443-9353

for rates on special sponsor packages in the Digital Welding Journal

Welding Journal Digital Edition

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Take this opportunity to reach the

lucrative Mexican and Latin

American audiences with your

best products and services Grow

sales by advertising in the all-

Spanish Welding Journal en

Espantildeol

The Welding Journal en Espantildeol

has the best in features

departments and news from the

Welding Journal editorial

department together with tailored

articles written by and for

Mexican and Latin American

professionals The editorial

content is chosen for its

practicality and universal appeal

to a wide audience of fabricators

Welding Journal Editorial

bull Feature Articles

bull International News (with a focus

on Mexico and Latin America)

bull Product and Print Spotlight

bull QampA Department Aluminum

Stainless Steel Resistance

Welding and Brazing

bull Technology

bull Welding Workbook

WELDMEX ATTENDEESrsquo WELDING PRODUCTS

PURCHASING PLANS FOR THE NEXT 12 MONTHS

$500000 - $1000000

$200000 - $500000

$50000-$200000

$20000 - $50000

$20000 OR LESS39

65

9

18

20

$1000000+75

Welding Journal Spanish Edition

Source Showattendee survey

Welding Journal en Espantildeol 2014Editorial Calendar Editorial

Deadline

January(Winter)

April(Spring)

July(Summer)

bull Cutting Processes Nov 19 2013 Dec 17bull Brazing

bull AWS Weldmex 2014 Preview Feb 19 2014 Mar 17

bull Aluminum Bonus Distribution at

AWS Weldmex

bull Sheet Metal Welding May 15 Jun 12

bull Stainless Steel Weldingbull AWS Weldmex 2014 Highlights

bull Automation in Welding Aug 19 Sept 12

bull Safety and Healthbull Grinding and Abrasives

October (Fall)

AdvertisingDeadline

The Welding Journal en Espantildeol is published four times January April July and

October The April issue will be the Show issue for the AWS Weldmex Exhibition

May 6ndash8 in Mexico City Two thousand copies of the April issue will be distributed at

the exhibition and an additional 8000 will be mailed to select key buying influences

The January July and

October issues will be

mailed to 10000 past

attendees of AWS

Weldmex who haveindicated purchasing or

recommendation authority

for welding and related

products In addition there

is a bonus distribution of

36000 of the digital

version

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L a r e v i s t a d e l a S o c i e d a d A m e r i c a n a d e S o l d a d u r a

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2014 DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES FOR

WELDING JOURNAL EN ESPANtildeOLBasic Ad Rates

(AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates are printed in blue bands)

Color ChargesFor page or fraction earned black-and-white rates plus

Standard 2nd color (AAAA standard colors red yellow blue and green)$350

4-color process full page 650

4-color process 12 page 500

4-color process 13 page or less 300

Cover Positions No additional charge for color Covers are sold only on a noncancelable contract for

3 insertions AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates in red

COVER 2 $3800 $3610

COVER 3 3600 3420

COVER 4 4300 4085

Special PositionsAvailable on a first-come first-served basis Add 10 to black-and-white rates

General Conditions All covers and special positions are sold on a noncancelable

contract basis for 2 insertions

Closing Dates and TermsClosing dates for ad material are December 17 2013 for the January issue March

17 for the April issue June 12 for the July issue and September 12 for the October

issue

A 15 commission is allowed to recognized agencies on space color and position

All ads must be provided in Spanish Rates are subject to change with 30 daysrsquo

notice from publisher Terms 30 days net

Full page $2700 $2565 $2560 $2430 $2430 $2310 $2180 $2080

12 page 1700 1615 1620 1540 1540 1460 1385 1315

13 page 1200 1140 1140 1085 1085 1030 975 930

14 page 900 855 850 805 805 765 725 690

1x 2x 3x 4x

Welding Journal Spanish Edition Advertising Rates

OTHER INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Ask about show directory advertising for the FABTECH Canada (March)

FABTECH India (April) and AWS WeldmexFABTECH Mexico (May) expos

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1x 2x 3x 4x

2014 DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES FOR INSPECTION TRENDSBasic Ad Rates

(AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates are printed in blue bands)

Color Charges

Standard 2nd color (AAAA standard colors

red yellow blue and green) $525

Matched 2nd color $625

4-color process full page and 23 page $1000

4-color process 12 page $650

4-color process 13 page and less $500

SPECIAL ldquoCONTINUITYrdquo DISCOUNT

Save money and expand your promotional budget by committing toour special ldquoContinuityrdquo discount Advertise in all four issues during2014 and receive 20 off the base space rate (color rates notaffected)

OTHER DISCOUNTS

WEMCO Members and AWS Sustaining Members receive a5 discount on base rates and cover rates

2x 4x

COVER 2 $3800 $3450 $3265 $3100COVER 3 3500 3330 3145 2985

COVER 4 4200 3800 3640 3455

Covers are sold on a noncancelable basis

Please see production and mail requirements on

page 12 Classified advertising rates are the

same as Welding Journal on page 6

bull S he ar W av e U T bull S o u nd ne s s T e s t i ng

w w w aw s o r g

J a n u a r y 2 0 13 V o l 16 N o 1

T H E M AG AZ I N E F O R M AT E R I AL S I N S P E C T I O N AN D T E S T I N G P E R S O N N E L

bull I ns p e c t o r R e s p o ns i b i l i t i e s

Inspection Trends Advertising Rates

Full page $2685 $2545 $2495 $2370 $2310 $2190 $2240 $2130

23 page 2010 1910 1875 1775 1725 1630 1675 1590

12 island 1830 1740 1710 1620 1575 1490 1525 1450

12 page 1695 1605 1575 1490 1455 1385 1410 1340

13 page 1120 1065 1060 1110 980 930 950 900

14 page 900 860 830 780 770 730 745 710

16 page 695 660 650 610 595 565 575 545

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Ad Sizes

Space unit Width Depth

Page (bleed) 8 3 frasl 8 11 1 frasl 8

Page (trim) 8 1 frasl 8 10 7 frasl 8

Page (nonbleed) 7 9 5 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (bleed) 16 3 frasl 4 11 1 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (trim) 16 1 frasl 4 10 7 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (nonbleed) 14 9 5 frasl 8

23 Page 4 1 frasl 2 9 5 frasl 8

12 Page Island 4 1 frasl 2 7 1 frasl 2

12 Page Vertical 3 1 frasl 4 9 5 frasl 8

12 Page Horizontal 7 4 3 frasl 4

13 Page Vertical 2 1 frasl 8 9 5 frasl 8

13 Page Square 4 1 frasl 2 4 3 frasl 4

14 Page 3 1 frasl 4 4 3 frasl 4

16 Page Vertical 2 1 frasl 8 4 3 frasl 416 Page Horizontal 4 1 frasl 2 2 1 frasl 2

On ads created to bleed dimensions all copy in ad should be keptat least 14 from the trim border all around the ad Nonbleed dimensions on full-page and 2-page spead ads leave a border around the ad floating it on the page

PrintingBindingWeb Offset Welding Journal is perfect bound Inspection Trendsand Welding Journal en Espantildeol are saddle-stitched

Production and Mail Requirements

All Welding Journal production material should be sent to

Frank WilsonAmerican Welding Society8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166

Phone 800-443-9353 ext 465Fax 305-443-7559

Email fwilsonawsorg

Full PageTrim size 8-18 x 10-78

Bleed 8-38 x 11-18

23 Page4-12 x 9-58

13 Page Vertical 2-18 x 9-58

13 Page Square4-12 x 4-34

14 Page 3-14 x 4-34

16 Page Horizontal 4-12 x 2-12

16 Page Vertical 2-18 x 4-34

12 Page Vertical 3-14 x 9-58

12 Page Island 4-12 x 7-12

12 Page Horizontal 7 x 4-34

Spread Trim size 16-14 x 10-78

Bleed 16-34 x 11-18

Magazine Mechanical Requirements

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Advertising Policies

General Policies

bull Contracts may be cancelled by theadvertiser or publisher 30 days before publication date with the exception of cover ads

bull Rates are subject to change with 30 daysrsquonotice from publisher

bull Advertisers and their agencies assumeliability for all contents of advertisements printed and assume responsibility for claims that may arise from their advertisements

bull Space orders should specify a definiteschedule of insertions issues and sizes of space

bull If more or fewer insertions are used withinone year than specified in order chargeswill be adjusted in accordance withestablished rates

bull Failure to make the order correspond in price or otherwise with the rate schedule isregarded only as a clerical error and publication is made and charged for uponthe terms of the schedule in force withoutfurther notice

bull When change of copy covered by aninsertion order is not received by theclosing date copy run in previous issuewill be inserted

bull The publisher assumes no liability for error or omissions in key numbers or Advertiser Index

bull Requests for a specific position are

considered but no guarantee is madeunless a position premium rate has been provided for in the contract

bull Any deliberate attempt to simulate Welding Journal format is not permitted and the publisher reserves the right to place theword ldquoADVERTISEMENTrdquo with copythat is not in keeping with the publicationrsquosstandards

bull A 15 commission is allowed torecognized agencies on space color and position only

bull Terms 30 days net

bull Publisher reserves the right to hold the

advertiser andor the advertising agency jointly and severally liable for money dueand payable to the publisher

bull Materials will be destroyed in 24 monthsafter last receipt if the advertiser does notrequest their return

bull The American Welding Society reserves theright to reject any advertising that isdeemed inaccurate offensive or misleading

Issuance and Closing Dates

bull Published monthly and issued the first of the month of publication

bull Insertion orders are due by the first of themonth preceding the issue date

bull Disks and other reproduction materials aredue on or before closing dates on editorialcalendar

bull Changes and cancellations cannot beaccepted after the closing date

Inserts1 Standard Inserts When furnished ready

for binding inserts take earned black-and-white rate A 25 discount applies to allsupplied inserts Keep live matter of ads14 away from binding and trimmingedges Contact publication for quantity to be ordered and shipping information

Single Sheet 8-12 wide 983093 11-34 deep

Paper Weight 80-100 pound

2 Nonstandard Inserts A limited number of24-page (or larger) outserts can be polybagged with individual issues ofWelding Journal Consult publication forrates and mechanical specifications

3 Backup Charges The noncommissionable backup charge will be $440 for a single page and $530 for a spread

Accepted MaterialsWelding Journal and Inspection Trends are

printed computer to plate The following is aguideline for submitting your advertisementselectronically

We accept the following applications

bull Quark Xpress 40 or higher

bull Adobe Photoshop

bull Adobe Illustrator

bull Adobe InDesign

Ad Material via E-mail

Press-ready PDFs (created in CMYK at 300dpi) are accepted and preferred

We accept the following disk formats

bull Compact Disk (CD)

bull DVD (Mac format preferred on allmaterials)

When supplying an ad on disk pleaseobserve the followingFile FormatsLive scan and artwork images should be provided in EPS TIFF or PDF file formats

with scans in CMYK mode If extra workingchannels are used in Photoshop these must becleared out before saving the image PICTJPEG GIF and WMF (Windows Meta File)file formats cannot be supported and shouldnot be used LZW and JPEG compressionshould not be used on TIFF and EPS filesrespectively

Collect for OutputWhen supplying a Quark file run ldquoCollectfor Outputrdquo Be sure to supply copies of allscreen and printer fonts used in page layoutand within EPS supplied artwork files

Supply screen and printer fonts for anycustom modified or non-Adobe fonts usedProvide a complete listing of all fonts used tocreate the document or its included artworkSupply the font name and manufacturer Werecommend that you use only PostScriptType 1 outline fonts in your jobs TrueTypeor Multiple Master fonts cannot be supportedand should not be used

Scan DensityA four-color solid should not exceed theSWOP (Standard Web Offset Printing)specification of 300 total screen densityWe suggest a rich black be constructed of

60 cyan and 100 black (a total density of 160) Provide the proper resolution onhigh-resolution files

Color Color files must be in CMYK format with noRGB LAB or index color elementsRemove extra colors within the applicationfiles that are not being used and makecertain that the colors you have used aredesignated correctly for printing in spot or process mode

Hard Copy Proofs

High-end digital proofs must accompanyelectronic files Provide proofs at 100 sizeIf no high-end proof is supplied we cannotguarantee the accuracy of color andresolution

Return of MaterialArtwork proofs and other materials will bereturned only upon written request

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Welding Marketplace AWS Publications Catalog

A picture is worth a thousand words Let pictures of your product in WeldingMarketplace win your company thousands of new customers and increasesales Your insertion is a full 16-page that reaches over 80000 industry buyersand specifiers Your cost as little as 16cent per prospect

Also ask us about the great new opprtinities to advertise on the front cover Bethe first to be seen

Issuance and Closing Dates

Welding Marketplace mails in January April July and October January issue closes November 15 2013

April issue closes February 14 2014

July issue closes May 15 2014

October issue closes August 15 2014

Welding Marketplace Ad Rates Regular Gross Rates AWS WEMCO and

4-Color Sustaining Company Members

First listing $1620 $1535

Second listing $1320 $1250

Third listing $1220 $1155

Fourth listing $1120 $1060

Call AWS for other available industry sector discounts (No additional charge for color) Note Advertisers can buy a full page of listings at a special discount Contact your Advertising Sales Representative Rates above reflect continuity discounts

Production and Mail RequirementsWelding Journal takes care of all the production and design details Send about 70 words of descriptive text and a photograph of the product

you want to feature to Brenda FloresAmerican Welding Society8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166Phone 800-443-9353 ext 330 or 305-443-9353Fax 305-443-7404Email bfloresawsorg

Welding Marketplace AWS publishes four Welding Marketplace issues annually Each issue offers

bonus distribution to prospects who have bought goods and services from AWS

over the past three years but may not be members bringing total circulation to

more than 80000 They generate hundreds of productive sales leads Additionally a link to your ad will be placed on the AWS website which

averages 129000 views a month This product is also sent digitally to more than

55000 membersThe digital version has active links to a companyrsquos websiteHo bart pg 6

Meltric pg 7

Joe Fuller pg 6

Ma the y Dearman pg 11Compu ter Engineering pg 3

Romar pg 8

Okila pg 9

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AWS Publications CatalogStand out by advertising in the AWS catalog that features more than 200 essential codes and books

Twice a year the AWS Publications Catalog is mailed and distributed to more than 110000 highly active qualified

prospects Ads can be placed within the most appropriate technology process material or industry category

Full-page $2700

Full-page inside front cover 3515

Full-page inside back cover 3355

Half-page 1700

Four-color process charge 495

SPACE MATERIALSDEADLINE DEADLINE

January edition Nov 1 2013 Nov 4 2013

July edition May 2 2014 May 6 2014

Full-page dimensions 6 wide by 107 frasl 8 high trim

61 frasl 4 wide by 111 frasl 8 high bleed

Half-page dimensions 51 frasl 2 wide by 5 high

Categories Structural Steelbull Safety amp Health bull Training bull Certification bullInspection bull Operations bull Base Metal Weldability bull Thermal Spraying bull Plastics bullFood Processing Systems bull Welding bull Cutting Processes bull Brazing amp Soldering bullPipe amp Tubing bull Filler Metals bull Automotive bull Aerospace bull Marine bull Machinery bullRailroad bull Resistance Welding bull Business amp Reference

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AWS Default Home PageSingle banner (120 x 60 pixels) $990

AWS Interior Default Pages(Certification Education FoundationMembership Welding Journal)Single banner (120 x 60 pixels) $100Double banner (125 x 125 pixels) $150

Forum PageSingle banner (120 x 60 pixels) $850

Tracking Your AdsLog into the AWS ad server with a password to see daily

and monthly counts of ad views and clickthroughs for

each of your ads Our ad consultants will be happy to

help you get the most from your advertising investment

A variety of cost-effective options areavailable

AWS Default Home PageThis is the very first page a member or visitor will

see when they visit wwwawsorg giving maximumexposure for your advertisements

AWS Interior PagesThis banner ad option is effective when your audience includes all members and visitors who view

our interior departmental pages Choose fromCertification Education AWS Welding Show

Foundation Membership or Welding Journal pages

AWS Welding ForumDisplay a banner ad on the AWS Welding Forum

where welding professionals post hundreds of

inquiries each week looking for real-life solutionsand equipment recommendations

FABTECH Advance Program A separate publication containing advance information on technical sessions conferences symposiums registration and

exhibitors is mailed to more than 100000 prime prospects who have shown a historical interest in welding and related metal

fabricating processes Please call for rates

FABTECH On-Site Guide and DirectoryWe accept advertising in the FULL-SIZED (81 frasl 8 x 107 frasl 8) directory for FABTECH The official On-Site Guide and Directory is a

separate publication from Welding Journal It can carry a variety of full and fractional-page ads You may be able to run the same

ad you ran in the Show Issue of the Welding Journal Please call for rates Ask about show directory advertising for the

FABTECH Canada (March) FABTECH India (April) and AWS WeldmexFABTECH Mexico (May) trade expositions

Official Show DailyThe Official Show Daily is an easy-to-read tabloid newspaper

distributed during the show and gives attendees the lowdown on all

the dayrsquos events and offerings Featuring an exhibitor list schedule of

events new products and more the Show Daily captures all the

excitement of the show Please call for rates

AWS Website AdvertisingWhen welding professionals need answers the AWS website is where they go Itrsquos the leading online resource for

research welding codes safety guidelines and peer discussions It has an average of 129000 views each month

Whether you want to reach a broad audience target a specialized audience or reach out to customers within a specific region the new AWS website

has online advertising options for you It is by far the most affordable way to reach highly qualified welding and joining professionals worldwide

And once yoursquove determined the audience you want to target you can choose from additional options to enhance your advertising package all

offering a tremendous value and exposure

AWS Website FABTECH Show Advertising

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ROB SALTZSTEINDIRECTOR OF SALES800-443-9353 ext 243saltyawsorg

LEA PANECA ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE800-443-9353 EXT 220leaawsorg

SANDRA JORGENSEN ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE

800-443-9353 EXT 254sjorgensenawsorg

FRANK WILSON ADVERTISING PRODUCTION800-443-9353 EXT 465fwilsonawsorg

TANIA LYTER ADVERTISING COORDINATOR800-443-9353 EXT 256

tlyterawsorg

ADVERTISING CONTACTS

American Welding Society

8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166-6672(305) 443-9353 (800) 443-9353 Fax (305) 443-7559

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Product Purchase Total InvolvedCategory Involvement with the Product

Welding consumables 71 48000

Eye and face protection 65 43940

Cutting equipment 61 41250

Grinding productsequipment 61 41250

Hand protection 61 41250

Head and ear protection60 40560

Markers 58 39210

Body protection 57 38530

Liquid penetrants 56 37860Respiratory protective equipment 55 37180

Foot protection 48 32450

Positioners 48 32450

Pipe-cuttting tools 45 22662

Ultrasonic flaw detection equipment 41 27270

Industrial X-ray 32 21630

Industrial robots 32 21630

Alloy analyzers 31 20960

Lasers 2511900

Base 750 Welding Journal readers

Total calculated by multiplying the percent of involvement by the circulation(Source Readex Research July 2013)

ldquoWhat action(s) have you taken as a result of advertisements andor articles in Welding Journal rdquo

Bought products or services advertised 19

Recommended the purchase of these products33

Referred an adarticle to someone else in the company by passing along a tearsheet photocopy or actual issue46

Discussed an adarticle with someone else in the company59

Requested additional information from a company sales representative or distributor 26

Visited advertiserrsquos website70

91 of all respondents reported having taken one or more of the above actions as a result of advertisements andor

articles in Welding Journal

Based on Harvey Research Study

A Quick Look

at Welding

Journal Readers

Some of the most

active and influential

buyers in the industry

Our readers are committed tothe Welding Journal with90 spending a half-hour or more with it Fifty-six percentof that audience spends one-and-a-half hours or moreaccessing the Welding

Journal That means they areseeing your ads for a longtime

And once they have readthe Welding Journal 68 of our audience passes his or

her issue along to another person In fact 29 of our readers pass it along to threeor more colleagues Overall ithas a pass-along value of 18So there is a good chancethat your ad is seen by morethan just one personinterested in the Welding

Journal Our readers rely on the

Welding Journal for what theyneed When asked how useful

the Welding Journal was as asource of technologyproducts that help you inyour job or services that youmight need 87 replied itwas ldquousefulrdquo to ldquovery usefulrdquoThat is a huge audiencelooking for the answers thatyour advertising can provide(Source Readex Research

July 2013)

P U B L I S H E D B Y T H E A M E

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WELDING JOURNALWe were there through thick and thinNine decades as the authority in metal fabrication

Welding Journal has been in existence since 1919 ndash an unmatched95-year link to all types of metal fabrication and construction We were

publishing when welding was in its infancy and we provided first-hand

reporting of every technological development since Our author list

reads like a Whorsquos Who in metal joining and our articles are revered

throughout the world for their technical depth and accuracy The field

of weld fabrication has many newcomers but only one magazine has

seen it all Wersquore the one you can count on

P U B LI SH E D B Y T H E AM E R I C AN W E LD IN G SOC IE T Y T O AD V AN C E T H E SC I E N C E T E C H N OLOGY AN D AP P LIC AT I ON OF W E LD IN G

AN D ALLI E D J OI N I N G AN D C U T T IN G P R OC E SSE S W OR LD W I D E I N C LU D IN G B R AZ I N G SOLD E R I N G AN D T H E R M AL SP R AY I N G

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WJ readers span the globe

You can reach more than 14000 dedicated readers outside the United States with the Welding Journal In fact the

Journal is the only US welding publication with significant international circulation We help you market your welding-

related products and services around the world Herersquos our nondomestic circulation breakdown

WJ readers have a high degreeof responsibility in their jobs

Asia - 10148

Africa - 800

Mexico - 381

Australia amp New Zealand - 139

South and Central America West Indies - 1183

Canada - 1219

Europe - 500

19 Engineer Designer

3 No response 8 Student Educator

14 Welder Welding Operator

14 Foreman Supervisor 18 Company Officer

24 Manager Superintendent

0

5

10

15

20

25Stamping 6

Roll Forming 10

Tool amp Die 10

Finishing Operations 14

Sheet Metal Fab 22

Machining 20

Assembly 24

WJ readers purchase more than justwelding-related goods and services

Percentage of WJ Readers Who Buy Specify orRecommend Equipment Purchases

5

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Full page $5520 $5250 $5115 $4850 $4825 $4580 $4380 $4150 $4255 $4040 $4025 $3835 $3360 $3190

23 page 3915 3720 3605 3425 3445 3270 3140 2980 3035 2880 2930 2780 2470 2350

12 island 3425 3190 3145 2990 2935 2790 2600 2460 2520 2390 2470 2350 2085 1975

12 page 3080 2935 2865 2710 2650 2515 2370 2245 2310 2195 2240 2125 1905 1800

13 page 2180 2070 2125 2020 1990 1885 1790 1700 1730 1640 1700 1615 1435 1360

14 page 1790 1700 1640 1555 1515 1435 1415 1350 1315 1240 1245 1185 1105 1055

16 page 1340 1245 1185 1120 1120 1065 970 920 940 895 915 875 765 725

1x 3x 6x 12x 18x 24x 36x

Call AWS for other available industry sector discounts

CIRCULATION

Welding Journal reaches about 68000 readers around the world

2014 DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES FOR WELDING JOURNAL

Basic Ad Rates (AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates are printed in blue bands)

Color Charges

For page or fraction earned black-and-white rates plus

Standard 2nd color (AAAA standard colors

red yellow blue and green) $525

Matched 2nd color 6254-color process full page and 23 page 1295

4-color process 12 page 900

4-color process 13 page or less 600

Cover Positions No additional charge for color Covers are sold only on a non-cancelable contract for either 6 or 12 insertions AWS WEMCO andSustaining Company Member rates in red

6x 12x

COVER 2 $7580 $7145 $7150 $6790COVER 3 6780 6440 6420 6095

COVER 4 7710 7335 7230 6875

Classified Advertising Rates

Rates per column inch 1x 3x 6x

up to 4 inches $140 $130 $120

Copy can be camera-ready or typeset by publisher To estimate your

copy plan about 35 words (including heading) to a column inchCall for estimate

Classified ads larger than 16 page or 4 are billed at standard BW

display rates and are commissionable at 15 of gross advertising to

agencies Publisher-set display and classified ads are subject to extra

production charge

Special Positions

Available on a first-come first-served basis Add 10 to black-and-

white rates General Conditions All covers and special positions are

sold on a noncancelable contract basis for 6X and 12X insertions

Frequency Rates and Discounts

Advertisers will receive the lowest frequency rate based on the total

advertising insertions during a 12-month period Rates apply to

advertising insertions during the 2014 calendar year NOTE Special

high-frequency advertising packages are available contact your

Welding Journal advertising representative for more information

AWS Sustaining Company Members Save 5 Off Advertising

Rates For more information on Sustaining Membership

contact the AWS Membership Dept at 800-443-9353 ext 253

6

Welding Journal Advertising Rates

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Full page ad adjacent to cover

Static Animated

$600 $800

Belly bands $200 $350

Tab $150

Survey $1200

Video embedded into page

Animation

$650

Premium Ad Lead Generation $650

Full Page Half Page Fractional

$550 $450 $375

Notification E-Newsletter Banners

Subhead Lg-Banner Subhead Sm-Banner Column-Banner

$250 $100 $200

RFI (request for information) icon is placed in designated adsand when icon is clicked a form pops up Subscribers whowant more information from that advertiser fill in their nameemail address and comments The data is emailed to the

advertiser

Digital WJ Advertising Rates

DigitalWelding Journal

Ad RatesAWS Welding Journal offers a digital versionof its magazine to more than 55000 members of AWS

This is your opportunity to take advantage of the latestdigital capabilities to enhance the effectiveness of yourprint advertising in Welding Journal

All rates are net rates and per issue Digital productsavailable only in combination with print advertising

Ask us about unique Zero Page sponsorships where your

brand gets top billing

Call Rob Saltzstein Sandra Jorgensen or Lea Paneca (800) 443-9353

for rates on special sponsor packages in the Digital Welding Journal

Welding Journal Digital Edition

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best products and services Grow

sales by advertising in the all-

Spanish Welding Journal en

Espantildeol

The Welding Journal en Espantildeol

has the best in features

departments and news from the

Welding Journal editorial

department together with tailored

articles written by and for

Mexican and Latin American

professionals The editorial

content is chosen for its

practicality and universal appeal

to a wide audience of fabricators

Welding Journal Editorial

bull Feature Articles

bull International News (with a focus

on Mexico and Latin America)

bull Product and Print Spotlight

bull QampA Department Aluminum

Stainless Steel Resistance

Welding and Brazing

bull Technology

bull Welding Workbook

WELDMEX ATTENDEESrsquo WELDING PRODUCTS

PURCHASING PLANS FOR THE NEXT 12 MONTHS

$500000 - $1000000

$200000 - $500000

$50000-$200000

$20000 - $50000

$20000 OR LESS39

65

9

18

20

$1000000+75

Welding Journal Spanish Edition

Source Showattendee survey

Welding Journal en Espantildeol 2014Editorial Calendar Editorial

Deadline

January(Winter)

April(Spring)

July(Summer)

bull Cutting Processes Nov 19 2013 Dec 17bull Brazing

bull AWS Weldmex 2014 Preview Feb 19 2014 Mar 17

bull Aluminum Bonus Distribution at

AWS Weldmex

bull Sheet Metal Welding May 15 Jun 12

bull Stainless Steel Weldingbull AWS Weldmex 2014 Highlights

bull Automation in Welding Aug 19 Sept 12

bull Safety and Healthbull Grinding and Abrasives

October (Fall)

AdvertisingDeadline

The Welding Journal en Espantildeol is published four times January April July and

October The April issue will be the Show issue for the AWS Weldmex Exhibition

May 6ndash8 in Mexico City Two thousand copies of the April issue will be distributed at

the exhibition and an additional 8000 will be mailed to select key buying influences

The January July and

October issues will be

mailed to 10000 past

attendees of AWS

Weldmex who haveindicated purchasing or

recommendation authority

for welding and related

products In addition there

is a bonus distribution of

36000 of the digital

version

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2014 DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES FOR

WELDING JOURNAL EN ESPANtildeOLBasic Ad Rates

(AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates are printed in blue bands)

Color ChargesFor page or fraction earned black-and-white rates plus

Standard 2nd color (AAAA standard colors red yellow blue and green)$350

4-color process full page 650

4-color process 12 page 500

4-color process 13 page or less 300

Cover Positions No additional charge for color Covers are sold only on a noncancelable contract for

3 insertions AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates in red

COVER 2 $3800 $3610

COVER 3 3600 3420

COVER 4 4300 4085

Special PositionsAvailable on a first-come first-served basis Add 10 to black-and-white rates

General Conditions All covers and special positions are sold on a noncancelable

contract basis for 2 insertions

Closing Dates and TermsClosing dates for ad material are December 17 2013 for the January issue March

17 for the April issue June 12 for the July issue and September 12 for the October

issue

A 15 commission is allowed to recognized agencies on space color and position

All ads must be provided in Spanish Rates are subject to change with 30 daysrsquo

notice from publisher Terms 30 days net

Full page $2700 $2565 $2560 $2430 $2430 $2310 $2180 $2080

12 page 1700 1615 1620 1540 1540 1460 1385 1315

13 page 1200 1140 1140 1085 1085 1030 975 930

14 page 900 855 850 805 805 765 725 690

1x 2x 3x 4x

Welding Journal Spanish Edition Advertising Rates

OTHER INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Ask about show directory advertising for the FABTECH Canada (March)

FABTECH India (April) and AWS WeldmexFABTECH Mexico (May) expos

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1x 2x 3x 4x

2014 DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES FOR INSPECTION TRENDSBasic Ad Rates

(AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates are printed in blue bands)

Color Charges

Standard 2nd color (AAAA standard colors

red yellow blue and green) $525

Matched 2nd color $625

4-color process full page and 23 page $1000

4-color process 12 page $650

4-color process 13 page and less $500

SPECIAL ldquoCONTINUITYrdquo DISCOUNT

Save money and expand your promotional budget by committing toour special ldquoContinuityrdquo discount Advertise in all four issues during2014 and receive 20 off the base space rate (color rates notaffected)

OTHER DISCOUNTS

WEMCO Members and AWS Sustaining Members receive a5 discount on base rates and cover rates

2x 4x

COVER 2 $3800 $3450 $3265 $3100COVER 3 3500 3330 3145 2985

COVER 4 4200 3800 3640 3455

Covers are sold on a noncancelable basis

Please see production and mail requirements on

page 12 Classified advertising rates are the

same as Welding Journal on page 6

bull S he ar W av e U T bull S o u nd ne s s T e s t i ng

w w w aw s o r g

J a n u a r y 2 0 13 V o l 16 N o 1

T H E M AG AZ I N E F O R M AT E R I AL S I N S P E C T I O N AN D T E S T I N G P E R S O N N E L

bull I ns p e c t o r R e s p o ns i b i l i t i e s

Inspection Trends Advertising Rates

Full page $2685 $2545 $2495 $2370 $2310 $2190 $2240 $2130

23 page 2010 1910 1875 1775 1725 1630 1675 1590

12 island 1830 1740 1710 1620 1575 1490 1525 1450

12 page 1695 1605 1575 1490 1455 1385 1410 1340

13 page 1120 1065 1060 1110 980 930 950 900

14 page 900 860 830 780 770 730 745 710

16 page 695 660 650 610 595 565 575 545

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Ad Sizes

Space unit Width Depth

Page (bleed) 8 3 frasl 8 11 1 frasl 8

Page (trim) 8 1 frasl 8 10 7 frasl 8

Page (nonbleed) 7 9 5 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (bleed) 16 3 frasl 4 11 1 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (trim) 16 1 frasl 4 10 7 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (nonbleed) 14 9 5 frasl 8

23 Page 4 1 frasl 2 9 5 frasl 8

12 Page Island 4 1 frasl 2 7 1 frasl 2

12 Page Vertical 3 1 frasl 4 9 5 frasl 8

12 Page Horizontal 7 4 3 frasl 4

13 Page Vertical 2 1 frasl 8 9 5 frasl 8

13 Page Square 4 1 frasl 2 4 3 frasl 4

14 Page 3 1 frasl 4 4 3 frasl 4

16 Page Vertical 2 1 frasl 8 4 3 frasl 416 Page Horizontal 4 1 frasl 2 2 1 frasl 2

On ads created to bleed dimensions all copy in ad should be keptat least 14 from the trim border all around the ad Nonbleed dimensions on full-page and 2-page spead ads leave a border around the ad floating it on the page

PrintingBindingWeb Offset Welding Journal is perfect bound Inspection Trendsand Welding Journal en Espantildeol are saddle-stitched

Production and Mail Requirements

All Welding Journal production material should be sent to

Frank WilsonAmerican Welding Society8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166

Phone 800-443-9353 ext 465Fax 305-443-7559

Email fwilsonawsorg

Full PageTrim size 8-18 x 10-78

Bleed 8-38 x 11-18

23 Page4-12 x 9-58

13 Page Vertical 2-18 x 9-58

13 Page Square4-12 x 4-34

14 Page 3-14 x 4-34

16 Page Horizontal 4-12 x 2-12

16 Page Vertical 2-18 x 4-34

12 Page Vertical 3-14 x 9-58

12 Page Island 4-12 x 7-12

12 Page Horizontal 7 x 4-34

Spread Trim size 16-14 x 10-78

Bleed 16-34 x 11-18

Magazine Mechanical Requirements

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Advertising Policies

General Policies

bull Contracts may be cancelled by theadvertiser or publisher 30 days before publication date with the exception of cover ads

bull Rates are subject to change with 30 daysrsquonotice from publisher

bull Advertisers and their agencies assumeliability for all contents of advertisements printed and assume responsibility for claims that may arise from their advertisements

bull Space orders should specify a definiteschedule of insertions issues and sizes of space

bull If more or fewer insertions are used withinone year than specified in order chargeswill be adjusted in accordance withestablished rates

bull Failure to make the order correspond in price or otherwise with the rate schedule isregarded only as a clerical error and publication is made and charged for uponthe terms of the schedule in force withoutfurther notice

bull When change of copy covered by aninsertion order is not received by theclosing date copy run in previous issuewill be inserted

bull The publisher assumes no liability for error or omissions in key numbers or Advertiser Index

bull Requests for a specific position are

considered but no guarantee is madeunless a position premium rate has been provided for in the contract

bull Any deliberate attempt to simulate Welding Journal format is not permitted and the publisher reserves the right to place theword ldquoADVERTISEMENTrdquo with copythat is not in keeping with the publicationrsquosstandards

bull A 15 commission is allowed torecognized agencies on space color and position only

bull Terms 30 days net

bull Publisher reserves the right to hold the

advertiser andor the advertising agency jointly and severally liable for money dueand payable to the publisher

bull Materials will be destroyed in 24 monthsafter last receipt if the advertiser does notrequest their return

bull The American Welding Society reserves theright to reject any advertising that isdeemed inaccurate offensive or misleading

Issuance and Closing Dates

bull Published monthly and issued the first of the month of publication

bull Insertion orders are due by the first of themonth preceding the issue date

bull Disks and other reproduction materials aredue on or before closing dates on editorialcalendar

bull Changes and cancellations cannot beaccepted after the closing date

Inserts1 Standard Inserts When furnished ready

for binding inserts take earned black-and-white rate A 25 discount applies to allsupplied inserts Keep live matter of ads14 away from binding and trimmingedges Contact publication for quantity to be ordered and shipping information

Single Sheet 8-12 wide 983093 11-34 deep

Paper Weight 80-100 pound

2 Nonstandard Inserts A limited number of24-page (or larger) outserts can be polybagged with individual issues ofWelding Journal Consult publication forrates and mechanical specifications

3 Backup Charges The noncommissionable backup charge will be $440 for a single page and $530 for a spread

Accepted MaterialsWelding Journal and Inspection Trends are

printed computer to plate The following is aguideline for submitting your advertisementselectronically

We accept the following applications

bull Quark Xpress 40 or higher

bull Adobe Photoshop

bull Adobe Illustrator

bull Adobe InDesign

Ad Material via E-mail

Press-ready PDFs (created in CMYK at 300dpi) are accepted and preferred

We accept the following disk formats

bull Compact Disk (CD)

bull DVD (Mac format preferred on allmaterials)

When supplying an ad on disk pleaseobserve the followingFile FormatsLive scan and artwork images should be provided in EPS TIFF or PDF file formats

with scans in CMYK mode If extra workingchannels are used in Photoshop these must becleared out before saving the image PICTJPEG GIF and WMF (Windows Meta File)file formats cannot be supported and shouldnot be used LZW and JPEG compressionshould not be used on TIFF and EPS filesrespectively

Collect for OutputWhen supplying a Quark file run ldquoCollectfor Outputrdquo Be sure to supply copies of allscreen and printer fonts used in page layoutand within EPS supplied artwork files

Supply screen and printer fonts for anycustom modified or non-Adobe fonts usedProvide a complete listing of all fonts used tocreate the document or its included artworkSupply the font name and manufacturer Werecommend that you use only PostScriptType 1 outline fonts in your jobs TrueTypeor Multiple Master fonts cannot be supportedand should not be used

Scan DensityA four-color solid should not exceed theSWOP (Standard Web Offset Printing)specification of 300 total screen densityWe suggest a rich black be constructed of

60 cyan and 100 black (a total density of 160) Provide the proper resolution onhigh-resolution files

Color Color files must be in CMYK format with noRGB LAB or index color elementsRemove extra colors within the applicationfiles that are not being used and makecertain that the colors you have used aredesignated correctly for printing in spot or process mode

Hard Copy Proofs

High-end digital proofs must accompanyelectronic files Provide proofs at 100 sizeIf no high-end proof is supplied we cannotguarantee the accuracy of color andresolution

Return of MaterialArtwork proofs and other materials will bereturned only upon written request

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Welding Marketplace AWS Publications Catalog

A picture is worth a thousand words Let pictures of your product in WeldingMarketplace win your company thousands of new customers and increasesales Your insertion is a full 16-page that reaches over 80000 industry buyersand specifiers Your cost as little as 16cent per prospect

Also ask us about the great new opprtinities to advertise on the front cover Bethe first to be seen

Issuance and Closing Dates

Welding Marketplace mails in January April July and October January issue closes November 15 2013

April issue closes February 14 2014

July issue closes May 15 2014

October issue closes August 15 2014

Welding Marketplace Ad Rates Regular Gross Rates AWS WEMCO and

4-Color Sustaining Company Members

First listing $1620 $1535

Second listing $1320 $1250

Third listing $1220 $1155

Fourth listing $1120 $1060

Call AWS for other available industry sector discounts (No additional charge for color) Note Advertisers can buy a full page of listings at a special discount Contact your Advertising Sales Representative Rates above reflect continuity discounts

Production and Mail RequirementsWelding Journal takes care of all the production and design details Send about 70 words of descriptive text and a photograph of the product

you want to feature to Brenda FloresAmerican Welding Society8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166Phone 800-443-9353 ext 330 or 305-443-9353Fax 305-443-7404Email bfloresawsorg

Welding Marketplace AWS publishes four Welding Marketplace issues annually Each issue offers

bonus distribution to prospects who have bought goods and services from AWS

over the past three years but may not be members bringing total circulation to

more than 80000 They generate hundreds of productive sales leads Additionally a link to your ad will be placed on the AWS website which

averages 129000 views a month This product is also sent digitally to more than

55000 membersThe digital version has active links to a companyrsquos websiteHo bart pg 6

Meltric pg 7

Joe Fuller pg 6

Ma the y Dearman pg 11Compu ter Engineering pg 3

Romar pg 8

Okila pg 9

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AWS Publications CatalogStand out by advertising in the AWS catalog that features more than 200 essential codes and books

Twice a year the AWS Publications Catalog is mailed and distributed to more than 110000 highly active qualified

prospects Ads can be placed within the most appropriate technology process material or industry category

Full-page $2700

Full-page inside front cover 3515

Full-page inside back cover 3355

Half-page 1700

Four-color process charge 495

SPACE MATERIALSDEADLINE DEADLINE

January edition Nov 1 2013 Nov 4 2013

July edition May 2 2014 May 6 2014

Full-page dimensions 6 wide by 107 frasl 8 high trim

61 frasl 4 wide by 111 frasl 8 high bleed

Half-page dimensions 51 frasl 2 wide by 5 high

Categories Structural Steelbull Safety amp Health bull Training bull Certification bullInspection bull Operations bull Base Metal Weldability bull Thermal Spraying bull Plastics bullFood Processing Systems bull Welding bull Cutting Processes bull Brazing amp Soldering bullPipe amp Tubing bull Filler Metals bull Automotive bull Aerospace bull Marine bull Machinery bullRailroad bull Resistance Welding bull Business amp Reference

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AWS Default Home PageSingle banner (120 x 60 pixels) $990

AWS Interior Default Pages(Certification Education FoundationMembership Welding Journal)Single banner (120 x 60 pixels) $100Double banner (125 x 125 pixels) $150

Forum PageSingle banner (120 x 60 pixels) $850

Tracking Your AdsLog into the AWS ad server with a password to see daily

and monthly counts of ad views and clickthroughs for

each of your ads Our ad consultants will be happy to

help you get the most from your advertising investment

A variety of cost-effective options areavailable

AWS Default Home PageThis is the very first page a member or visitor will

see when they visit wwwawsorg giving maximumexposure for your advertisements

AWS Interior PagesThis banner ad option is effective when your audience includes all members and visitors who view

our interior departmental pages Choose fromCertification Education AWS Welding Show

Foundation Membership or Welding Journal pages

AWS Welding ForumDisplay a banner ad on the AWS Welding Forum

where welding professionals post hundreds of

inquiries each week looking for real-life solutionsand equipment recommendations

FABTECH Advance Program A separate publication containing advance information on technical sessions conferences symposiums registration and

exhibitors is mailed to more than 100000 prime prospects who have shown a historical interest in welding and related metal

fabricating processes Please call for rates

FABTECH On-Site Guide and DirectoryWe accept advertising in the FULL-SIZED (81 frasl 8 x 107 frasl 8) directory for FABTECH The official On-Site Guide and Directory is a

separate publication from Welding Journal It can carry a variety of full and fractional-page ads You may be able to run the same

ad you ran in the Show Issue of the Welding Journal Please call for rates Ask about show directory advertising for the

FABTECH Canada (March) FABTECH India (April) and AWS WeldmexFABTECH Mexico (May) trade expositions

Official Show DailyThe Official Show Daily is an easy-to-read tabloid newspaper

distributed during the show and gives attendees the lowdown on all

the dayrsquos events and offerings Featuring an exhibitor list schedule of

events new products and more the Show Daily captures all the

excitement of the show Please call for rates

AWS Website AdvertisingWhen welding professionals need answers the AWS website is where they go Itrsquos the leading online resource for

research welding codes safety guidelines and peer discussions It has an average of 129000 views each month

Whether you want to reach a broad audience target a specialized audience or reach out to customers within a specific region the new AWS website

has online advertising options for you It is by far the most affordable way to reach highly qualified welding and joining professionals worldwide

And once yoursquove determined the audience you want to target you can choose from additional options to enhance your advertising package all

offering a tremendous value and exposure

AWS Website FABTECH Show Advertising

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ROB SALTZSTEINDIRECTOR OF SALES800-443-9353 ext 243saltyawsorg

LEA PANECA ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE800-443-9353 EXT 220leaawsorg

SANDRA JORGENSEN ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE

800-443-9353 EXT 254sjorgensenawsorg

FRANK WILSON ADVERTISING PRODUCTION800-443-9353 EXT 465fwilsonawsorg

TANIA LYTER ADVERTISING COORDINATOR800-443-9353 EXT 256

tlyterawsorg

ADVERTISING CONTACTS

American Welding Society

8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166-6672(305) 443-9353 (800) 443-9353 Fax (305) 443-7559

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WELDING JOURNALWe were there through thick and thinNine decades as the authority in metal fabrication

Welding Journal has been in existence since 1919 ndash an unmatched95-year link to all types of metal fabrication and construction We were

publishing when welding was in its infancy and we provided first-hand

reporting of every technological development since Our author list

reads like a Whorsquos Who in metal joining and our articles are revered

throughout the world for their technical depth and accuracy The field

of weld fabrication has many newcomers but only one magazine has

seen it all Wersquore the one you can count on

P U B LI SH E D B Y T H E AM E R I C AN W E LD IN G SOC IE T Y T O AD V AN C E T H E SC I E N C E T E C H N OLOGY AN D AP P LIC AT I ON OF W E LD IN G

AN D ALLI E D J OI N I N G AN D C U T T IN G P R OC E SSE S W OR LD W I D E I N C LU D IN G B R AZ I N G SOLD E R I N G AN D T H E R M AL SP R AY I N G

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WJ readers span the globe

You can reach more than 14000 dedicated readers outside the United States with the Welding Journal In fact the

Journal is the only US welding publication with significant international circulation We help you market your welding-

related products and services around the world Herersquos our nondomestic circulation breakdown

WJ readers have a high degreeof responsibility in their jobs

Asia - 10148

Africa - 800

Mexico - 381

Australia amp New Zealand - 139

South and Central America West Indies - 1183

Canada - 1219

Europe - 500

19 Engineer Designer

3 No response 8 Student Educator

14 Welder Welding Operator

14 Foreman Supervisor 18 Company Officer

24 Manager Superintendent

0

5

10

15

20

25Stamping 6

Roll Forming 10

Tool amp Die 10

Finishing Operations 14

Sheet Metal Fab 22

Machining 20

Assembly 24

WJ readers purchase more than justwelding-related goods and services

Percentage of WJ Readers Who Buy Specify orRecommend Equipment Purchases

5

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Full page $5520 $5250 $5115 $4850 $4825 $4580 $4380 $4150 $4255 $4040 $4025 $3835 $3360 $3190

23 page 3915 3720 3605 3425 3445 3270 3140 2980 3035 2880 2930 2780 2470 2350

12 island 3425 3190 3145 2990 2935 2790 2600 2460 2520 2390 2470 2350 2085 1975

12 page 3080 2935 2865 2710 2650 2515 2370 2245 2310 2195 2240 2125 1905 1800

13 page 2180 2070 2125 2020 1990 1885 1790 1700 1730 1640 1700 1615 1435 1360

14 page 1790 1700 1640 1555 1515 1435 1415 1350 1315 1240 1245 1185 1105 1055

16 page 1340 1245 1185 1120 1120 1065 970 920 940 895 915 875 765 725

1x 3x 6x 12x 18x 24x 36x

Call AWS for other available industry sector discounts

CIRCULATION

Welding Journal reaches about 68000 readers around the world

2014 DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES FOR WELDING JOURNAL

Basic Ad Rates (AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates are printed in blue bands)

Color Charges

For page or fraction earned black-and-white rates plus

Standard 2nd color (AAAA standard colors

red yellow blue and green) $525

Matched 2nd color 6254-color process full page and 23 page 1295

4-color process 12 page 900

4-color process 13 page or less 600

Cover Positions No additional charge for color Covers are sold only on a non-cancelable contract for either 6 or 12 insertions AWS WEMCO andSustaining Company Member rates in red

6x 12x

COVER 2 $7580 $7145 $7150 $6790COVER 3 6780 6440 6420 6095

COVER 4 7710 7335 7230 6875

Classified Advertising Rates

Rates per column inch 1x 3x 6x

up to 4 inches $140 $130 $120

Copy can be camera-ready or typeset by publisher To estimate your

copy plan about 35 words (including heading) to a column inchCall for estimate

Classified ads larger than 16 page or 4 are billed at standard BW

display rates and are commissionable at 15 of gross advertising to

agencies Publisher-set display and classified ads are subject to extra

production charge

Special Positions

Available on a first-come first-served basis Add 10 to black-and-

white rates General Conditions All covers and special positions are

sold on a noncancelable contract basis for 6X and 12X insertions

Frequency Rates and Discounts

Advertisers will receive the lowest frequency rate based on the total

advertising insertions during a 12-month period Rates apply to

advertising insertions during the 2014 calendar year NOTE Special

high-frequency advertising packages are available contact your

Welding Journal advertising representative for more information

AWS Sustaining Company Members Save 5 Off Advertising

Rates For more information on Sustaining Membership

contact the AWS Membership Dept at 800-443-9353 ext 253

6

Welding Journal Advertising Rates

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Full page ad adjacent to cover

Static Animated

$600 $800

Belly bands $200 $350

Tab $150

Survey $1200

Video embedded into page

Animation

$650

Premium Ad Lead Generation $650

Full Page Half Page Fractional

$550 $450 $375

Notification E-Newsletter Banners

Subhead Lg-Banner Subhead Sm-Banner Column-Banner

$250 $100 $200

RFI (request for information) icon is placed in designated adsand when icon is clicked a form pops up Subscribers whowant more information from that advertiser fill in their nameemail address and comments The data is emailed to the

advertiser

Digital WJ Advertising Rates

DigitalWelding Journal

Ad RatesAWS Welding Journal offers a digital versionof its magazine to more than 55000 members of AWS

This is your opportunity to take advantage of the latestdigital capabilities to enhance the effectiveness of yourprint advertising in Welding Journal

All rates are net rates and per issue Digital productsavailable only in combination with print advertising

Ask us about unique Zero Page sponsorships where your

brand gets top billing

Call Rob Saltzstein Sandra Jorgensen or Lea Paneca (800) 443-9353

for rates on special sponsor packages in the Digital Welding Journal

Welding Journal Digital Edition

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Take this opportunity to reach the

lucrative Mexican and Latin

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best products and services Grow

sales by advertising in the all-

Spanish Welding Journal en

Espantildeol

The Welding Journal en Espantildeol

has the best in features

departments and news from the

Welding Journal editorial

department together with tailored

articles written by and for

Mexican and Latin American

professionals The editorial

content is chosen for its

practicality and universal appeal

to a wide audience of fabricators

Welding Journal Editorial

bull Feature Articles

bull International News (with a focus

on Mexico and Latin America)

bull Product and Print Spotlight

bull QampA Department Aluminum

Stainless Steel Resistance

Welding and Brazing

bull Technology

bull Welding Workbook

WELDMEX ATTENDEESrsquo WELDING PRODUCTS

PURCHASING PLANS FOR THE NEXT 12 MONTHS

$500000 - $1000000

$200000 - $500000

$50000-$200000

$20000 - $50000

$20000 OR LESS39

65

9

18

20

$1000000+75

Welding Journal Spanish Edition

Source Showattendee survey

Welding Journal en Espantildeol 2014Editorial Calendar Editorial

Deadline

January(Winter)

April(Spring)

July(Summer)

bull Cutting Processes Nov 19 2013 Dec 17bull Brazing

bull AWS Weldmex 2014 Preview Feb 19 2014 Mar 17

bull Aluminum Bonus Distribution at

AWS Weldmex

bull Sheet Metal Welding May 15 Jun 12

bull Stainless Steel Weldingbull AWS Weldmex 2014 Highlights

bull Automation in Welding Aug 19 Sept 12

bull Safety and Healthbull Grinding and Abrasives

October (Fall)

AdvertisingDeadline

The Welding Journal en Espantildeol is published four times January April July and

October The April issue will be the Show issue for the AWS Weldmex Exhibition

May 6ndash8 in Mexico City Two thousand copies of the April issue will be distributed at

the exhibition and an additional 8000 will be mailed to select key buying influences

The January July and

October issues will be

mailed to 10000 past

attendees of AWS

Weldmex who haveindicated purchasing or

recommendation authority

for welding and related

products In addition there

is a bonus distribution of

36000 of the digital

version

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2014 DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES FOR

WELDING JOURNAL EN ESPANtildeOLBasic Ad Rates

(AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates are printed in blue bands)

Color ChargesFor page or fraction earned black-and-white rates plus

Standard 2nd color (AAAA standard colors red yellow blue and green)$350

4-color process full page 650

4-color process 12 page 500

4-color process 13 page or less 300

Cover Positions No additional charge for color Covers are sold only on a noncancelable contract for

3 insertions AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates in red

COVER 2 $3800 $3610

COVER 3 3600 3420

COVER 4 4300 4085

Special PositionsAvailable on a first-come first-served basis Add 10 to black-and-white rates

General Conditions All covers and special positions are sold on a noncancelable

contract basis for 2 insertions

Closing Dates and TermsClosing dates for ad material are December 17 2013 for the January issue March

17 for the April issue June 12 for the July issue and September 12 for the October

issue

A 15 commission is allowed to recognized agencies on space color and position

All ads must be provided in Spanish Rates are subject to change with 30 daysrsquo

notice from publisher Terms 30 days net

Full page $2700 $2565 $2560 $2430 $2430 $2310 $2180 $2080

12 page 1700 1615 1620 1540 1540 1460 1385 1315

13 page 1200 1140 1140 1085 1085 1030 975 930

14 page 900 855 850 805 805 765 725 690

1x 2x 3x 4x

Welding Journal Spanish Edition Advertising Rates

OTHER INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Ask about show directory advertising for the FABTECH Canada (March)

FABTECH India (April) and AWS WeldmexFABTECH Mexico (May) expos

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1x 2x 3x 4x

2014 DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES FOR INSPECTION TRENDSBasic Ad Rates

(AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates are printed in blue bands)

Color Charges

Standard 2nd color (AAAA standard colors

red yellow blue and green) $525

Matched 2nd color $625

4-color process full page and 23 page $1000

4-color process 12 page $650

4-color process 13 page and less $500

SPECIAL ldquoCONTINUITYrdquo DISCOUNT

Save money and expand your promotional budget by committing toour special ldquoContinuityrdquo discount Advertise in all four issues during2014 and receive 20 off the base space rate (color rates notaffected)

OTHER DISCOUNTS

WEMCO Members and AWS Sustaining Members receive a5 discount on base rates and cover rates

2x 4x

COVER 2 $3800 $3450 $3265 $3100COVER 3 3500 3330 3145 2985

COVER 4 4200 3800 3640 3455

Covers are sold on a noncancelable basis

Please see production and mail requirements on

page 12 Classified advertising rates are the

same as Welding Journal on page 6

bull S he ar W av e U T bull S o u nd ne s s T e s t i ng

w w w aw s o r g

J a n u a r y 2 0 13 V o l 16 N o 1

T H E M AG AZ I N E F O R M AT E R I AL S I N S P E C T I O N AN D T E S T I N G P E R S O N N E L

bull I ns p e c t o r R e s p o ns i b i l i t i e s

Inspection Trends Advertising Rates

Full page $2685 $2545 $2495 $2370 $2310 $2190 $2240 $2130

23 page 2010 1910 1875 1775 1725 1630 1675 1590

12 island 1830 1740 1710 1620 1575 1490 1525 1450

12 page 1695 1605 1575 1490 1455 1385 1410 1340

13 page 1120 1065 1060 1110 980 930 950 900

14 page 900 860 830 780 770 730 745 710

16 page 695 660 650 610 595 565 575 545

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Ad Sizes

Space unit Width Depth

Page (bleed) 8 3 frasl 8 11 1 frasl 8

Page (trim) 8 1 frasl 8 10 7 frasl 8

Page (nonbleed) 7 9 5 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (bleed) 16 3 frasl 4 11 1 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (trim) 16 1 frasl 4 10 7 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (nonbleed) 14 9 5 frasl 8

23 Page 4 1 frasl 2 9 5 frasl 8

12 Page Island 4 1 frasl 2 7 1 frasl 2

12 Page Vertical 3 1 frasl 4 9 5 frasl 8

12 Page Horizontal 7 4 3 frasl 4

13 Page Vertical 2 1 frasl 8 9 5 frasl 8

13 Page Square 4 1 frasl 2 4 3 frasl 4

14 Page 3 1 frasl 4 4 3 frasl 4

16 Page Vertical 2 1 frasl 8 4 3 frasl 416 Page Horizontal 4 1 frasl 2 2 1 frasl 2

On ads created to bleed dimensions all copy in ad should be keptat least 14 from the trim border all around the ad Nonbleed dimensions on full-page and 2-page spead ads leave a border around the ad floating it on the page

PrintingBindingWeb Offset Welding Journal is perfect bound Inspection Trendsand Welding Journal en Espantildeol are saddle-stitched

Production and Mail Requirements

All Welding Journal production material should be sent to

Frank WilsonAmerican Welding Society8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166

Phone 800-443-9353 ext 465Fax 305-443-7559

Email fwilsonawsorg

Full PageTrim size 8-18 x 10-78

Bleed 8-38 x 11-18

23 Page4-12 x 9-58

13 Page Vertical 2-18 x 9-58

13 Page Square4-12 x 4-34

14 Page 3-14 x 4-34

16 Page Horizontal 4-12 x 2-12

16 Page Vertical 2-18 x 4-34

12 Page Vertical 3-14 x 9-58

12 Page Island 4-12 x 7-12

12 Page Horizontal 7 x 4-34

Spread Trim size 16-14 x 10-78

Bleed 16-34 x 11-18

Magazine Mechanical Requirements

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Advertising Policies

General Policies

bull Contracts may be cancelled by theadvertiser or publisher 30 days before publication date with the exception of cover ads

bull Rates are subject to change with 30 daysrsquonotice from publisher

bull Advertisers and their agencies assumeliability for all contents of advertisements printed and assume responsibility for claims that may arise from their advertisements

bull Space orders should specify a definiteschedule of insertions issues and sizes of space

bull If more or fewer insertions are used withinone year than specified in order chargeswill be adjusted in accordance withestablished rates

bull Failure to make the order correspond in price or otherwise with the rate schedule isregarded only as a clerical error and publication is made and charged for uponthe terms of the schedule in force withoutfurther notice

bull When change of copy covered by aninsertion order is not received by theclosing date copy run in previous issuewill be inserted

bull The publisher assumes no liability for error or omissions in key numbers or Advertiser Index

bull Requests for a specific position are

considered but no guarantee is madeunless a position premium rate has been provided for in the contract

bull Any deliberate attempt to simulate Welding Journal format is not permitted and the publisher reserves the right to place theword ldquoADVERTISEMENTrdquo with copythat is not in keeping with the publicationrsquosstandards

bull A 15 commission is allowed torecognized agencies on space color and position only

bull Terms 30 days net

bull Publisher reserves the right to hold the

advertiser andor the advertising agency jointly and severally liable for money dueand payable to the publisher

bull Materials will be destroyed in 24 monthsafter last receipt if the advertiser does notrequest their return

bull The American Welding Society reserves theright to reject any advertising that isdeemed inaccurate offensive or misleading

Issuance and Closing Dates

bull Published monthly and issued the first of the month of publication

bull Insertion orders are due by the first of themonth preceding the issue date

bull Disks and other reproduction materials aredue on or before closing dates on editorialcalendar

bull Changes and cancellations cannot beaccepted after the closing date

Inserts1 Standard Inserts When furnished ready

for binding inserts take earned black-and-white rate A 25 discount applies to allsupplied inserts Keep live matter of ads14 away from binding and trimmingedges Contact publication for quantity to be ordered and shipping information

Single Sheet 8-12 wide 983093 11-34 deep

Paper Weight 80-100 pound

2 Nonstandard Inserts A limited number of24-page (or larger) outserts can be polybagged with individual issues ofWelding Journal Consult publication forrates and mechanical specifications

3 Backup Charges The noncommissionable backup charge will be $440 for a single page and $530 for a spread

Accepted MaterialsWelding Journal and Inspection Trends are

printed computer to plate The following is aguideline for submitting your advertisementselectronically

We accept the following applications

bull Quark Xpress 40 or higher

bull Adobe Photoshop

bull Adobe Illustrator

bull Adobe InDesign

Ad Material via E-mail

Press-ready PDFs (created in CMYK at 300dpi) are accepted and preferred

We accept the following disk formats

bull Compact Disk (CD)

bull DVD (Mac format preferred on allmaterials)

When supplying an ad on disk pleaseobserve the followingFile FormatsLive scan and artwork images should be provided in EPS TIFF or PDF file formats

with scans in CMYK mode If extra workingchannels are used in Photoshop these must becleared out before saving the image PICTJPEG GIF and WMF (Windows Meta File)file formats cannot be supported and shouldnot be used LZW and JPEG compressionshould not be used on TIFF and EPS filesrespectively

Collect for OutputWhen supplying a Quark file run ldquoCollectfor Outputrdquo Be sure to supply copies of allscreen and printer fonts used in page layoutand within EPS supplied artwork files

Supply screen and printer fonts for anycustom modified or non-Adobe fonts usedProvide a complete listing of all fonts used tocreate the document or its included artworkSupply the font name and manufacturer Werecommend that you use only PostScriptType 1 outline fonts in your jobs TrueTypeor Multiple Master fonts cannot be supportedand should not be used

Scan DensityA four-color solid should not exceed theSWOP (Standard Web Offset Printing)specification of 300 total screen densityWe suggest a rich black be constructed of

60 cyan and 100 black (a total density of 160) Provide the proper resolution onhigh-resolution files

Color Color files must be in CMYK format with noRGB LAB or index color elementsRemove extra colors within the applicationfiles that are not being used and makecertain that the colors you have used aredesignated correctly for printing in spot or process mode

Hard Copy Proofs

High-end digital proofs must accompanyelectronic files Provide proofs at 100 sizeIf no high-end proof is supplied we cannotguarantee the accuracy of color andresolution

Return of MaterialArtwork proofs and other materials will bereturned only upon written request

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Welding Marketplace AWS Publications Catalog

A picture is worth a thousand words Let pictures of your product in WeldingMarketplace win your company thousands of new customers and increasesales Your insertion is a full 16-page that reaches over 80000 industry buyersand specifiers Your cost as little as 16cent per prospect

Also ask us about the great new opprtinities to advertise on the front cover Bethe first to be seen

Issuance and Closing Dates

Welding Marketplace mails in January April July and October January issue closes November 15 2013

April issue closes February 14 2014

July issue closes May 15 2014

October issue closes August 15 2014

Welding Marketplace Ad Rates Regular Gross Rates AWS WEMCO and

4-Color Sustaining Company Members

First listing $1620 $1535

Second listing $1320 $1250

Third listing $1220 $1155

Fourth listing $1120 $1060

Call AWS for other available industry sector discounts (No additional charge for color) Note Advertisers can buy a full page of listings at a special discount Contact your Advertising Sales Representative Rates above reflect continuity discounts

Production and Mail RequirementsWelding Journal takes care of all the production and design details Send about 70 words of descriptive text and a photograph of the product

you want to feature to Brenda FloresAmerican Welding Society8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166Phone 800-443-9353 ext 330 or 305-443-9353Fax 305-443-7404Email bfloresawsorg

Welding Marketplace AWS publishes four Welding Marketplace issues annually Each issue offers

bonus distribution to prospects who have bought goods and services from AWS

over the past three years but may not be members bringing total circulation to

more than 80000 They generate hundreds of productive sales leads Additionally a link to your ad will be placed on the AWS website which

averages 129000 views a month This product is also sent digitally to more than

55000 membersThe digital version has active links to a companyrsquos websiteHo bart pg 6

Meltric pg 7

Joe Fuller pg 6

Ma the y Dearman pg 11Compu ter Engineering pg 3

Romar pg 8

Okila pg 9

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AWS Publications CatalogStand out by advertising in the AWS catalog that features more than 200 essential codes and books

Twice a year the AWS Publications Catalog is mailed and distributed to more than 110000 highly active qualified

prospects Ads can be placed within the most appropriate technology process material or industry category

Full-page $2700

Full-page inside front cover 3515

Full-page inside back cover 3355

Half-page 1700

Four-color process charge 495

SPACE MATERIALSDEADLINE DEADLINE

January edition Nov 1 2013 Nov 4 2013

July edition May 2 2014 May 6 2014

Full-page dimensions 6 wide by 107 frasl 8 high trim

61 frasl 4 wide by 111 frasl 8 high bleed

Half-page dimensions 51 frasl 2 wide by 5 high

Categories Structural Steelbull Safety amp Health bull Training bull Certification bullInspection bull Operations bull Base Metal Weldability bull Thermal Spraying bull Plastics bullFood Processing Systems bull Welding bull Cutting Processes bull Brazing amp Soldering bullPipe amp Tubing bull Filler Metals bull Automotive bull Aerospace bull Marine bull Machinery bullRailroad bull Resistance Welding bull Business amp Reference

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AWS Default Home PageSingle banner (120 x 60 pixels) $990

AWS Interior Default Pages(Certification Education FoundationMembership Welding Journal)Single banner (120 x 60 pixels) $100Double banner (125 x 125 pixels) $150

Forum PageSingle banner (120 x 60 pixels) $850

Tracking Your AdsLog into the AWS ad server with a password to see daily

and monthly counts of ad views and clickthroughs for

each of your ads Our ad consultants will be happy to

help you get the most from your advertising investment

A variety of cost-effective options areavailable

AWS Default Home PageThis is the very first page a member or visitor will

see when they visit wwwawsorg giving maximumexposure for your advertisements

AWS Interior PagesThis banner ad option is effective when your audience includes all members and visitors who view

our interior departmental pages Choose fromCertification Education AWS Welding Show

Foundation Membership or Welding Journal pages

AWS Welding ForumDisplay a banner ad on the AWS Welding Forum

where welding professionals post hundreds of

inquiries each week looking for real-life solutionsand equipment recommendations

FABTECH Advance Program A separate publication containing advance information on technical sessions conferences symposiums registration and

exhibitors is mailed to more than 100000 prime prospects who have shown a historical interest in welding and related metal

fabricating processes Please call for rates

FABTECH On-Site Guide and DirectoryWe accept advertising in the FULL-SIZED (81 frasl 8 x 107 frasl 8) directory for FABTECH The official On-Site Guide and Directory is a

separate publication from Welding Journal It can carry a variety of full and fractional-page ads You may be able to run the same

ad you ran in the Show Issue of the Welding Journal Please call for rates Ask about show directory advertising for the

FABTECH Canada (March) FABTECH India (April) and AWS WeldmexFABTECH Mexico (May) trade expositions

Official Show DailyThe Official Show Daily is an easy-to-read tabloid newspaper

distributed during the show and gives attendees the lowdown on all

the dayrsquos events and offerings Featuring an exhibitor list schedule of

events new products and more the Show Daily captures all the

excitement of the show Please call for rates

AWS Website AdvertisingWhen welding professionals need answers the AWS website is where they go Itrsquos the leading online resource for

research welding codes safety guidelines and peer discussions It has an average of 129000 views each month

Whether you want to reach a broad audience target a specialized audience or reach out to customers within a specific region the new AWS website

has online advertising options for you It is by far the most affordable way to reach highly qualified welding and joining professionals worldwide

And once yoursquove determined the audience you want to target you can choose from additional options to enhance your advertising package all

offering a tremendous value and exposure

AWS Website FABTECH Show Advertising

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ROB SALTZSTEINDIRECTOR OF SALES800-443-9353 ext 243saltyawsorg

LEA PANECA ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE800-443-9353 EXT 220leaawsorg

SANDRA JORGENSEN ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE

800-443-9353 EXT 254sjorgensenawsorg

FRANK WILSON ADVERTISING PRODUCTION800-443-9353 EXT 465fwilsonawsorg

TANIA LYTER ADVERTISING COORDINATOR800-443-9353 EXT 256

tlyterawsorg

ADVERTISING CONTACTS

American Welding Society

8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166-6672(305) 443-9353 (800) 443-9353 Fax (305) 443-7559

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Full page $5520 $5250 $5115 $4850 $4825 $4580 $4380 $4150 $4255 $4040 $4025 $3835 $3360 $3190

23 page 3915 3720 3605 3425 3445 3270 3140 2980 3035 2880 2930 2780 2470 2350

12 island 3425 3190 3145 2990 2935 2790 2600 2460 2520 2390 2470 2350 2085 1975

12 page 3080 2935 2865 2710 2650 2515 2370 2245 2310 2195 2240 2125 1905 1800

13 page 2180 2070 2125 2020 1990 1885 1790 1700 1730 1640 1700 1615 1435 1360

14 page 1790 1700 1640 1555 1515 1435 1415 1350 1315 1240 1245 1185 1105 1055

16 page 1340 1245 1185 1120 1120 1065 970 920 940 895 915 875 765 725

1x 3x 6x 12x 18x 24x 36x

Call AWS for other available industry sector discounts

CIRCULATION

Welding Journal reaches about 68000 readers around the world

2014 DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES FOR WELDING JOURNAL

Basic Ad Rates (AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates are printed in blue bands)

Color Charges

For page or fraction earned black-and-white rates plus

Standard 2nd color (AAAA standard colors

red yellow blue and green) $525

Matched 2nd color 6254-color process full page and 23 page 1295

4-color process 12 page 900

4-color process 13 page or less 600

Cover Positions No additional charge for color Covers are sold only on a non-cancelable contract for either 6 or 12 insertions AWS WEMCO andSustaining Company Member rates in red

6x 12x

COVER 2 $7580 $7145 $7150 $6790COVER 3 6780 6440 6420 6095

COVER 4 7710 7335 7230 6875

Classified Advertising Rates

Rates per column inch 1x 3x 6x

up to 4 inches $140 $130 $120

Copy can be camera-ready or typeset by publisher To estimate your

copy plan about 35 words (including heading) to a column inchCall for estimate

Classified ads larger than 16 page or 4 are billed at standard BW

display rates and are commissionable at 15 of gross advertising to

agencies Publisher-set display and classified ads are subject to extra

production charge

Special Positions

Available on a first-come first-served basis Add 10 to black-and-

white rates General Conditions All covers and special positions are

sold on a noncancelable contract basis for 6X and 12X insertions

Frequency Rates and Discounts

Advertisers will receive the lowest frequency rate based on the total

advertising insertions during a 12-month period Rates apply to

advertising insertions during the 2014 calendar year NOTE Special

high-frequency advertising packages are available contact your

Welding Journal advertising representative for more information

AWS Sustaining Company Members Save 5 Off Advertising

Rates For more information on Sustaining Membership

contact the AWS Membership Dept at 800-443-9353 ext 253

6

Welding Journal Advertising Rates

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Full page ad adjacent to cover

Static Animated

$600 $800

Belly bands $200 $350

Tab $150

Survey $1200

Video embedded into page

Animation

$650

Premium Ad Lead Generation $650

Full Page Half Page Fractional

$550 $450 $375

Notification E-Newsletter Banners

Subhead Lg-Banner Subhead Sm-Banner Column-Banner

$250 $100 $200

RFI (request for information) icon is placed in designated adsand when icon is clicked a form pops up Subscribers whowant more information from that advertiser fill in their nameemail address and comments The data is emailed to the

advertiser

Digital WJ Advertising Rates

DigitalWelding Journal

Ad RatesAWS Welding Journal offers a digital versionof its magazine to more than 55000 members of AWS

This is your opportunity to take advantage of the latestdigital capabilities to enhance the effectiveness of yourprint advertising in Welding Journal

All rates are net rates and per issue Digital productsavailable only in combination with print advertising

Ask us about unique Zero Page sponsorships where your

brand gets top billing

Call Rob Saltzstein Sandra Jorgensen or Lea Paneca (800) 443-9353

for rates on special sponsor packages in the Digital Welding Journal

Welding Journal Digital Edition

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Take this opportunity to reach the

lucrative Mexican and Latin

American audiences with your

best products and services Grow

sales by advertising in the all-

Spanish Welding Journal en

Espantildeol

The Welding Journal en Espantildeol

has the best in features

departments and news from the

Welding Journal editorial

department together with tailored

articles written by and for

Mexican and Latin American

professionals The editorial

content is chosen for its

practicality and universal appeal

to a wide audience of fabricators

Welding Journal Editorial

bull Feature Articles

bull International News (with a focus

on Mexico and Latin America)

bull Product and Print Spotlight

bull QampA Department Aluminum

Stainless Steel Resistance

Welding and Brazing

bull Technology

bull Welding Workbook

WELDMEX ATTENDEESrsquo WELDING PRODUCTS

PURCHASING PLANS FOR THE NEXT 12 MONTHS

$500000 - $1000000

$200000 - $500000

$50000-$200000

$20000 - $50000

$20000 OR LESS39

65

9

18

20

$1000000+75

Welding Journal Spanish Edition

Source Showattendee survey

Welding Journal en Espantildeol 2014Editorial Calendar Editorial

Deadline

January(Winter)

April(Spring)

July(Summer)

bull Cutting Processes Nov 19 2013 Dec 17bull Brazing

bull AWS Weldmex 2014 Preview Feb 19 2014 Mar 17

bull Aluminum Bonus Distribution at

AWS Weldmex

bull Sheet Metal Welding May 15 Jun 12

bull Stainless Steel Weldingbull AWS Weldmex 2014 Highlights

bull Automation in Welding Aug 19 Sept 12

bull Safety and Healthbull Grinding and Abrasives

October (Fall)

AdvertisingDeadline

The Welding Journal en Espantildeol is published four times January April July and

October The April issue will be the Show issue for the AWS Weldmex Exhibition

May 6ndash8 in Mexico City Two thousand copies of the April issue will be distributed at

the exhibition and an additional 8000 will be mailed to select key buying influences

The January July and

October issues will be

mailed to 10000 past

attendees of AWS

Weldmex who haveindicated purchasing or

recommendation authority

for welding and related

products In addition there

is a bonus distribution of

36000 of the digital

version

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L a r e v i s t a d e l a S o c i e d a d A m e r i c a n a d e S o l d a d u r a

E N E S P A Ntilde O L E n e r o 2 0 1 3 I n v i e r n o

A d e m aacute s P r o c e s o s d e c o r t e bull N u e v o s p r o d u c t o s y l i t e r a t u r a bull N o t i c i a s

i n t e r n a c i o n a l e s bull P r e g u n t a s y r e s p u e s t a s d e a c e r o i n o x i d a b l e bull T e c n o l o g iacute a

2014 DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES FOR

WELDING JOURNAL EN ESPANtildeOLBasic Ad Rates

(AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates are printed in blue bands)

Color ChargesFor page or fraction earned black-and-white rates plus

Standard 2nd color (AAAA standard colors red yellow blue and green)$350

4-color process full page 650

4-color process 12 page 500

4-color process 13 page or less 300

Cover Positions No additional charge for color Covers are sold only on a noncancelable contract for

3 insertions AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates in red

COVER 2 $3800 $3610

COVER 3 3600 3420

COVER 4 4300 4085

Special PositionsAvailable on a first-come first-served basis Add 10 to black-and-white rates

General Conditions All covers and special positions are sold on a noncancelable

contract basis for 2 insertions

Closing Dates and TermsClosing dates for ad material are December 17 2013 for the January issue March

17 for the April issue June 12 for the July issue and September 12 for the October

issue

A 15 commission is allowed to recognized agencies on space color and position

All ads must be provided in Spanish Rates are subject to change with 30 daysrsquo

notice from publisher Terms 30 days net

Full page $2700 $2565 $2560 $2430 $2430 $2310 $2180 $2080

12 page 1700 1615 1620 1540 1540 1460 1385 1315

13 page 1200 1140 1140 1085 1085 1030 975 930

14 page 900 855 850 805 805 765 725 690

1x 2x 3x 4x

Welding Journal Spanish Edition Advertising Rates

OTHER INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Ask about show directory advertising for the FABTECH Canada (March)

FABTECH India (April) and AWS WeldmexFABTECH Mexico (May) expos

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1x 2x 3x 4x

2014 DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES FOR INSPECTION TRENDSBasic Ad Rates

(AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates are printed in blue bands)

Color Charges

Standard 2nd color (AAAA standard colors

red yellow blue and green) $525

Matched 2nd color $625

4-color process full page and 23 page $1000

4-color process 12 page $650

4-color process 13 page and less $500

SPECIAL ldquoCONTINUITYrdquo DISCOUNT

Save money and expand your promotional budget by committing toour special ldquoContinuityrdquo discount Advertise in all four issues during2014 and receive 20 off the base space rate (color rates notaffected)

OTHER DISCOUNTS

WEMCO Members and AWS Sustaining Members receive a5 discount on base rates and cover rates

2x 4x

COVER 2 $3800 $3450 $3265 $3100COVER 3 3500 3330 3145 2985

COVER 4 4200 3800 3640 3455

Covers are sold on a noncancelable basis

Please see production and mail requirements on

page 12 Classified advertising rates are the

same as Welding Journal on page 6

bull S he ar W av e U T bull S o u nd ne s s T e s t i ng

w w w aw s o r g

J a n u a r y 2 0 13 V o l 16 N o 1

T H E M AG AZ I N E F O R M AT E R I AL S I N S P E C T I O N AN D T E S T I N G P E R S O N N E L

bull I ns p e c t o r R e s p o ns i b i l i t i e s

Inspection Trends Advertising Rates

Full page $2685 $2545 $2495 $2370 $2310 $2190 $2240 $2130

23 page 2010 1910 1875 1775 1725 1630 1675 1590

12 island 1830 1740 1710 1620 1575 1490 1525 1450

12 page 1695 1605 1575 1490 1455 1385 1410 1340

13 page 1120 1065 1060 1110 980 930 950 900

14 page 900 860 830 780 770 730 745 710

16 page 695 660 650 610 595 565 575 545

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Ad Sizes

Space unit Width Depth

Page (bleed) 8 3 frasl 8 11 1 frasl 8

Page (trim) 8 1 frasl 8 10 7 frasl 8

Page (nonbleed) 7 9 5 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (bleed) 16 3 frasl 4 11 1 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (trim) 16 1 frasl 4 10 7 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (nonbleed) 14 9 5 frasl 8

23 Page 4 1 frasl 2 9 5 frasl 8

12 Page Island 4 1 frasl 2 7 1 frasl 2

12 Page Vertical 3 1 frasl 4 9 5 frasl 8

12 Page Horizontal 7 4 3 frasl 4

13 Page Vertical 2 1 frasl 8 9 5 frasl 8

13 Page Square 4 1 frasl 2 4 3 frasl 4

14 Page 3 1 frasl 4 4 3 frasl 4

16 Page Vertical 2 1 frasl 8 4 3 frasl 416 Page Horizontal 4 1 frasl 2 2 1 frasl 2

On ads created to bleed dimensions all copy in ad should be keptat least 14 from the trim border all around the ad Nonbleed dimensions on full-page and 2-page spead ads leave a border around the ad floating it on the page

PrintingBindingWeb Offset Welding Journal is perfect bound Inspection Trendsand Welding Journal en Espantildeol are saddle-stitched

Production and Mail Requirements

All Welding Journal production material should be sent to

Frank WilsonAmerican Welding Society8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166

Phone 800-443-9353 ext 465Fax 305-443-7559

Email fwilsonawsorg

Full PageTrim size 8-18 x 10-78

Bleed 8-38 x 11-18

23 Page4-12 x 9-58

13 Page Vertical 2-18 x 9-58

13 Page Square4-12 x 4-34

14 Page 3-14 x 4-34

16 Page Horizontal 4-12 x 2-12

16 Page Vertical 2-18 x 4-34

12 Page Vertical 3-14 x 9-58

12 Page Island 4-12 x 7-12

12 Page Horizontal 7 x 4-34

Spread Trim size 16-14 x 10-78

Bleed 16-34 x 11-18

Magazine Mechanical Requirements

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Advertising Policies

General Policies

bull Contracts may be cancelled by theadvertiser or publisher 30 days before publication date with the exception of cover ads

bull Rates are subject to change with 30 daysrsquonotice from publisher

bull Advertisers and their agencies assumeliability for all contents of advertisements printed and assume responsibility for claims that may arise from their advertisements

bull Space orders should specify a definiteschedule of insertions issues and sizes of space

bull If more or fewer insertions are used withinone year than specified in order chargeswill be adjusted in accordance withestablished rates

bull Failure to make the order correspond in price or otherwise with the rate schedule isregarded only as a clerical error and publication is made and charged for uponthe terms of the schedule in force withoutfurther notice

bull When change of copy covered by aninsertion order is not received by theclosing date copy run in previous issuewill be inserted

bull The publisher assumes no liability for error or omissions in key numbers or Advertiser Index

bull Requests for a specific position are

considered but no guarantee is madeunless a position premium rate has been provided for in the contract

bull Any deliberate attempt to simulate Welding Journal format is not permitted and the publisher reserves the right to place theword ldquoADVERTISEMENTrdquo with copythat is not in keeping with the publicationrsquosstandards

bull A 15 commission is allowed torecognized agencies on space color and position only

bull Terms 30 days net

bull Publisher reserves the right to hold the

advertiser andor the advertising agency jointly and severally liable for money dueand payable to the publisher

bull Materials will be destroyed in 24 monthsafter last receipt if the advertiser does notrequest their return

bull The American Welding Society reserves theright to reject any advertising that isdeemed inaccurate offensive or misleading

Issuance and Closing Dates

bull Published monthly and issued the first of the month of publication

bull Insertion orders are due by the first of themonth preceding the issue date

bull Disks and other reproduction materials aredue on or before closing dates on editorialcalendar

bull Changes and cancellations cannot beaccepted after the closing date

Inserts1 Standard Inserts When furnished ready

for binding inserts take earned black-and-white rate A 25 discount applies to allsupplied inserts Keep live matter of ads14 away from binding and trimmingedges Contact publication for quantity to be ordered and shipping information

Single Sheet 8-12 wide 983093 11-34 deep

Paper Weight 80-100 pound

2 Nonstandard Inserts A limited number of24-page (or larger) outserts can be polybagged with individual issues ofWelding Journal Consult publication forrates and mechanical specifications

3 Backup Charges The noncommissionable backup charge will be $440 for a single page and $530 for a spread

Accepted MaterialsWelding Journal and Inspection Trends are

printed computer to plate The following is aguideline for submitting your advertisementselectronically

We accept the following applications

bull Quark Xpress 40 or higher

bull Adobe Photoshop

bull Adobe Illustrator

bull Adobe InDesign

Ad Material via E-mail

Press-ready PDFs (created in CMYK at 300dpi) are accepted and preferred

We accept the following disk formats

bull Compact Disk (CD)

bull DVD (Mac format preferred on allmaterials)

When supplying an ad on disk pleaseobserve the followingFile FormatsLive scan and artwork images should be provided in EPS TIFF or PDF file formats

with scans in CMYK mode If extra workingchannels are used in Photoshop these must becleared out before saving the image PICTJPEG GIF and WMF (Windows Meta File)file formats cannot be supported and shouldnot be used LZW and JPEG compressionshould not be used on TIFF and EPS filesrespectively

Collect for OutputWhen supplying a Quark file run ldquoCollectfor Outputrdquo Be sure to supply copies of allscreen and printer fonts used in page layoutand within EPS supplied artwork files

Supply screen and printer fonts for anycustom modified or non-Adobe fonts usedProvide a complete listing of all fonts used tocreate the document or its included artworkSupply the font name and manufacturer Werecommend that you use only PostScriptType 1 outline fonts in your jobs TrueTypeor Multiple Master fonts cannot be supportedand should not be used

Scan DensityA four-color solid should not exceed theSWOP (Standard Web Offset Printing)specification of 300 total screen densityWe suggest a rich black be constructed of

60 cyan and 100 black (a total density of 160) Provide the proper resolution onhigh-resolution files

Color Color files must be in CMYK format with noRGB LAB or index color elementsRemove extra colors within the applicationfiles that are not being used and makecertain that the colors you have used aredesignated correctly for printing in spot or process mode

Hard Copy Proofs

High-end digital proofs must accompanyelectronic files Provide proofs at 100 sizeIf no high-end proof is supplied we cannotguarantee the accuracy of color andresolution

Return of MaterialArtwork proofs and other materials will bereturned only upon written request

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Welding Marketplace AWS Publications Catalog

A picture is worth a thousand words Let pictures of your product in WeldingMarketplace win your company thousands of new customers and increasesales Your insertion is a full 16-page that reaches over 80000 industry buyersand specifiers Your cost as little as 16cent per prospect

Also ask us about the great new opprtinities to advertise on the front cover Bethe first to be seen

Issuance and Closing Dates

Welding Marketplace mails in January April July and October January issue closes November 15 2013

April issue closes February 14 2014

July issue closes May 15 2014

October issue closes August 15 2014

Welding Marketplace Ad Rates Regular Gross Rates AWS WEMCO and

4-Color Sustaining Company Members

First listing $1620 $1535

Second listing $1320 $1250

Third listing $1220 $1155

Fourth listing $1120 $1060

Call AWS for other available industry sector discounts (No additional charge for color) Note Advertisers can buy a full page of listings at a special discount Contact your Advertising Sales Representative Rates above reflect continuity discounts

Production and Mail RequirementsWelding Journal takes care of all the production and design details Send about 70 words of descriptive text and a photograph of the product

you want to feature to Brenda FloresAmerican Welding Society8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166Phone 800-443-9353 ext 330 or 305-443-9353Fax 305-443-7404Email bfloresawsorg

Welding Marketplace AWS publishes four Welding Marketplace issues annually Each issue offers

bonus distribution to prospects who have bought goods and services from AWS

over the past three years but may not be members bringing total circulation to

more than 80000 They generate hundreds of productive sales leads Additionally a link to your ad will be placed on the AWS website which

averages 129000 views a month This product is also sent digitally to more than

55000 membersThe digital version has active links to a companyrsquos websiteHo bart pg 6

Meltric pg 7

Joe Fuller pg 6

Ma the y Dearman pg 11Compu ter Engineering pg 3

Romar pg 8

Okila pg 9

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9gpkilaO

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6gprlleuFe Jo

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AWS Publications CatalogStand out by advertising in the AWS catalog that features more than 200 essential codes and books

Twice a year the AWS Publications Catalog is mailed and distributed to more than 110000 highly active qualified

prospects Ads can be placed within the most appropriate technology process material or industry category

Full-page $2700

Full-page inside front cover 3515

Full-page inside back cover 3355

Half-page 1700

Four-color process charge 495

SPACE MATERIALSDEADLINE DEADLINE

January edition Nov 1 2013 Nov 4 2013

July edition May 2 2014 May 6 2014

Full-page dimensions 6 wide by 107 frasl 8 high trim

61 frasl 4 wide by 111 frasl 8 high bleed

Half-page dimensions 51 frasl 2 wide by 5 high

Categories Structural Steelbull Safety amp Health bull Training bull Certification bullInspection bull Operations bull Base Metal Weldability bull Thermal Spraying bull Plastics bullFood Processing Systems bull Welding bull Cutting Processes bull Brazing amp Soldering bullPipe amp Tubing bull Filler Metals bull Automotive bull Aerospace bull Marine bull Machinery bullRailroad bull Resistance Welding bull Business amp Reference

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AWS Default Home PageSingle banner (120 x 60 pixels) $990

AWS Interior Default Pages(Certification Education FoundationMembership Welding Journal)Single banner (120 x 60 pixels) $100Double banner (125 x 125 pixels) $150

Forum PageSingle banner (120 x 60 pixels) $850

Tracking Your AdsLog into the AWS ad server with a password to see daily

and monthly counts of ad views and clickthroughs for

each of your ads Our ad consultants will be happy to

help you get the most from your advertising investment

A variety of cost-effective options areavailable

AWS Default Home PageThis is the very first page a member or visitor will

see when they visit wwwawsorg giving maximumexposure for your advertisements

AWS Interior PagesThis banner ad option is effective when your audience includes all members and visitors who view

our interior departmental pages Choose fromCertification Education AWS Welding Show

Foundation Membership or Welding Journal pages

AWS Welding ForumDisplay a banner ad on the AWS Welding Forum

where welding professionals post hundreds of

inquiries each week looking for real-life solutionsand equipment recommendations

FABTECH Advance Program A separate publication containing advance information on technical sessions conferences symposiums registration and

exhibitors is mailed to more than 100000 prime prospects who have shown a historical interest in welding and related metal

fabricating processes Please call for rates

FABTECH On-Site Guide and DirectoryWe accept advertising in the FULL-SIZED (81 frasl 8 x 107 frasl 8) directory for FABTECH The official On-Site Guide and Directory is a

separate publication from Welding Journal It can carry a variety of full and fractional-page ads You may be able to run the same

ad you ran in the Show Issue of the Welding Journal Please call for rates Ask about show directory advertising for the

FABTECH Canada (March) FABTECH India (April) and AWS WeldmexFABTECH Mexico (May) trade expositions

Official Show DailyThe Official Show Daily is an easy-to-read tabloid newspaper

distributed during the show and gives attendees the lowdown on all

the dayrsquos events and offerings Featuring an exhibitor list schedule of

events new products and more the Show Daily captures all the

excitement of the show Please call for rates

AWS Website AdvertisingWhen welding professionals need answers the AWS website is where they go Itrsquos the leading online resource for

research welding codes safety guidelines and peer discussions It has an average of 129000 views each month

Whether you want to reach a broad audience target a specialized audience or reach out to customers within a specific region the new AWS website

has online advertising options for you It is by far the most affordable way to reach highly qualified welding and joining professionals worldwide

And once yoursquove determined the audience you want to target you can choose from additional options to enhance your advertising package all

offering a tremendous value and exposure

AWS Website FABTECH Show Advertising

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ROB SALTZSTEINDIRECTOR OF SALES800-443-9353 ext 243saltyawsorg

LEA PANECA ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE800-443-9353 EXT 220leaawsorg

SANDRA JORGENSEN ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE

800-443-9353 EXT 254sjorgensenawsorg

FRANK WILSON ADVERTISING PRODUCTION800-443-9353 EXT 465fwilsonawsorg

TANIA LYTER ADVERTISING COORDINATOR800-443-9353 EXT 256

tlyterawsorg

ADVERTISING CONTACTS

American Welding Society

8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166-6672(305) 443-9353 (800) 443-9353 Fax (305) 443-7559

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Full page ad adjacent to cover

Static Animated

$600 $800

Belly bands $200 $350

Tab $150

Survey $1200

Video embedded into page

Animation

$650

Premium Ad Lead Generation $650

Full Page Half Page Fractional

$550 $450 $375

Notification E-Newsletter Banners

Subhead Lg-Banner Subhead Sm-Banner Column-Banner

$250 $100 $200

RFI (request for information) icon is placed in designated adsand when icon is clicked a form pops up Subscribers whowant more information from that advertiser fill in their nameemail address and comments The data is emailed to the

advertiser

Digital WJ Advertising Rates

DigitalWelding Journal

Ad RatesAWS Welding Journal offers a digital versionof its magazine to more than 55000 members of AWS

This is your opportunity to take advantage of the latestdigital capabilities to enhance the effectiveness of yourprint advertising in Welding Journal

All rates are net rates and per issue Digital productsavailable only in combination with print advertising

Ask us about unique Zero Page sponsorships where your

brand gets top billing

Call Rob Saltzstein Sandra Jorgensen or Lea Paneca (800) 443-9353

for rates on special sponsor packages in the Digital Welding Journal

Welding Journal Digital Edition

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L a r e v i s t a d e

l a S o c i e d a d A

m e r i c a n a d e S

o l d a d u r a

E N E S PA Ntilde O L

A b r i l 2 0 1 3

P r i m a v e r a

A d e m aacute s S o l d a

d u r a h iacute b r i d a p

o r l aacute s e r y a r c

o bull B u e n a s p r

aacute c t i c a s e c o l oacute g

i c a s bull

N o t i c i a s i n t e r

n a c i o n a l e s bull N

u e v o s p r o d u c

t o s y l i t e r a t u r

a

bull A v a n c e d e A

W S

W e l d m e x 2 0 1 3

bull S o l d a d u r a l aacute

s e r

bull S o l d a d u r a f u

e r t e

bull P r o g r a m a s d

e

c e r t i f i c a c i o n e

s d e A W S

Take this opportunity to reach the

lucrative Mexican and Latin

American audiences with your

best products and services Grow

sales by advertising in the all-

Spanish Welding Journal en

Espantildeol

The Welding Journal en Espantildeol

has the best in features

departments and news from the

Welding Journal editorial

department together with tailored

articles written by and for

Mexican and Latin American

professionals The editorial

content is chosen for its

practicality and universal appeal

to a wide audience of fabricators

Welding Journal Editorial

bull Feature Articles

bull International News (with a focus

on Mexico and Latin America)

bull Product and Print Spotlight

bull QampA Department Aluminum

Stainless Steel Resistance

Welding and Brazing

bull Technology

bull Welding Workbook

WELDMEX ATTENDEESrsquo WELDING PRODUCTS

PURCHASING PLANS FOR THE NEXT 12 MONTHS

$500000 - $1000000

$200000 - $500000

$50000-$200000

$20000 - $50000

$20000 OR LESS39

65

9

18

20

$1000000+75

Welding Journal Spanish Edition

Source Showattendee survey

Welding Journal en Espantildeol 2014Editorial Calendar Editorial

Deadline

January(Winter)

April(Spring)

July(Summer)

bull Cutting Processes Nov 19 2013 Dec 17bull Brazing

bull AWS Weldmex 2014 Preview Feb 19 2014 Mar 17

bull Aluminum Bonus Distribution at

AWS Weldmex

bull Sheet Metal Welding May 15 Jun 12

bull Stainless Steel Weldingbull AWS Weldmex 2014 Highlights

bull Automation in Welding Aug 19 Sept 12

bull Safety and Healthbull Grinding and Abrasives

October (Fall)

AdvertisingDeadline

The Welding Journal en Espantildeol is published four times January April July and

October The April issue will be the Show issue for the AWS Weldmex Exhibition

May 6ndash8 in Mexico City Two thousand copies of the April issue will be distributed at

the exhibition and an additional 8000 will be mailed to select key buying influences

The January July and

October issues will be

mailed to 10000 past

attendees of AWS

Weldmex who haveindicated purchasing or

recommendation authority

for welding and related

products In addition there

is a bonus distribution of

36000 of the digital

version

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L a r e v i s t a d e l a S o c i e d a d A m e r i c a n a d e S o l d a d u r a

E N E S P A Ntilde O L E n e r o 2 0 1 3 I n v i e r n o

A d e m aacute s P r o c e s o s d e c o r t e bull N u e v o s p r o d u c t o s y l i t e r a t u r a bull N o t i c i a s

i n t e r n a c i o n a l e s bull P r e g u n t a s y r e s p u e s t a s d e a c e r o i n o x i d a b l e bull T e c n o l o g iacute a

2014 DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES FOR

WELDING JOURNAL EN ESPANtildeOLBasic Ad Rates

(AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates are printed in blue bands)

Color ChargesFor page or fraction earned black-and-white rates plus

Standard 2nd color (AAAA standard colors red yellow blue and green)$350

4-color process full page 650

4-color process 12 page 500

4-color process 13 page or less 300

Cover Positions No additional charge for color Covers are sold only on a noncancelable contract for

3 insertions AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates in red

COVER 2 $3800 $3610

COVER 3 3600 3420

COVER 4 4300 4085

Special PositionsAvailable on a first-come first-served basis Add 10 to black-and-white rates

General Conditions All covers and special positions are sold on a noncancelable

contract basis for 2 insertions

Closing Dates and TermsClosing dates for ad material are December 17 2013 for the January issue March

17 for the April issue June 12 for the July issue and September 12 for the October

issue

A 15 commission is allowed to recognized agencies on space color and position

All ads must be provided in Spanish Rates are subject to change with 30 daysrsquo

notice from publisher Terms 30 days net

Full page $2700 $2565 $2560 $2430 $2430 $2310 $2180 $2080

12 page 1700 1615 1620 1540 1540 1460 1385 1315

13 page 1200 1140 1140 1085 1085 1030 975 930

14 page 900 855 850 805 805 765 725 690

1x 2x 3x 4x

Welding Journal Spanish Edition Advertising Rates

OTHER INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Ask about show directory advertising for the FABTECH Canada (March)

FABTECH India (April) and AWS WeldmexFABTECH Mexico (May) expos

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1x 2x 3x 4x

2014 DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES FOR INSPECTION TRENDSBasic Ad Rates

(AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates are printed in blue bands)

Color Charges

Standard 2nd color (AAAA standard colors

red yellow blue and green) $525

Matched 2nd color $625

4-color process full page and 23 page $1000

4-color process 12 page $650

4-color process 13 page and less $500

SPECIAL ldquoCONTINUITYrdquo DISCOUNT

Save money and expand your promotional budget by committing toour special ldquoContinuityrdquo discount Advertise in all four issues during2014 and receive 20 off the base space rate (color rates notaffected)

OTHER DISCOUNTS

WEMCO Members and AWS Sustaining Members receive a5 discount on base rates and cover rates

2x 4x

COVER 2 $3800 $3450 $3265 $3100COVER 3 3500 3330 3145 2985

COVER 4 4200 3800 3640 3455

Covers are sold on a noncancelable basis

Please see production and mail requirements on

page 12 Classified advertising rates are the

same as Welding Journal on page 6

bull S he ar W av e U T bull S o u nd ne s s T e s t i ng

w w w aw s o r g

J a n u a r y 2 0 13 V o l 16 N o 1

T H E M AG AZ I N E F O R M AT E R I AL S I N S P E C T I O N AN D T E S T I N G P E R S O N N E L

bull I ns p e c t o r R e s p o ns i b i l i t i e s

Inspection Trends Advertising Rates

Full page $2685 $2545 $2495 $2370 $2310 $2190 $2240 $2130

23 page 2010 1910 1875 1775 1725 1630 1675 1590

12 island 1830 1740 1710 1620 1575 1490 1525 1450

12 page 1695 1605 1575 1490 1455 1385 1410 1340

13 page 1120 1065 1060 1110 980 930 950 900

14 page 900 860 830 780 770 730 745 710

16 page 695 660 650 610 595 565 575 545

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Ad Sizes

Space unit Width Depth

Page (bleed) 8 3 frasl 8 11 1 frasl 8

Page (trim) 8 1 frasl 8 10 7 frasl 8

Page (nonbleed) 7 9 5 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (bleed) 16 3 frasl 4 11 1 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (trim) 16 1 frasl 4 10 7 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (nonbleed) 14 9 5 frasl 8

23 Page 4 1 frasl 2 9 5 frasl 8

12 Page Island 4 1 frasl 2 7 1 frasl 2

12 Page Vertical 3 1 frasl 4 9 5 frasl 8

12 Page Horizontal 7 4 3 frasl 4

13 Page Vertical 2 1 frasl 8 9 5 frasl 8

13 Page Square 4 1 frasl 2 4 3 frasl 4

14 Page 3 1 frasl 4 4 3 frasl 4

16 Page Vertical 2 1 frasl 8 4 3 frasl 416 Page Horizontal 4 1 frasl 2 2 1 frasl 2

On ads created to bleed dimensions all copy in ad should be keptat least 14 from the trim border all around the ad Nonbleed dimensions on full-page and 2-page spead ads leave a border around the ad floating it on the page

PrintingBindingWeb Offset Welding Journal is perfect bound Inspection Trendsand Welding Journal en Espantildeol are saddle-stitched

Production and Mail Requirements

All Welding Journal production material should be sent to

Frank WilsonAmerican Welding Society8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166

Phone 800-443-9353 ext 465Fax 305-443-7559

Email fwilsonawsorg

Full PageTrim size 8-18 x 10-78

Bleed 8-38 x 11-18

23 Page4-12 x 9-58

13 Page Vertical 2-18 x 9-58

13 Page Square4-12 x 4-34

14 Page 3-14 x 4-34

16 Page Horizontal 4-12 x 2-12

16 Page Vertical 2-18 x 4-34

12 Page Vertical 3-14 x 9-58

12 Page Island 4-12 x 7-12

12 Page Horizontal 7 x 4-34

Spread Trim size 16-14 x 10-78

Bleed 16-34 x 11-18

Magazine Mechanical Requirements

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Advertising Policies

General Policies

bull Contracts may be cancelled by theadvertiser or publisher 30 days before publication date with the exception of cover ads

bull Rates are subject to change with 30 daysrsquonotice from publisher

bull Advertisers and their agencies assumeliability for all contents of advertisements printed and assume responsibility for claims that may arise from their advertisements

bull Space orders should specify a definiteschedule of insertions issues and sizes of space

bull If more or fewer insertions are used withinone year than specified in order chargeswill be adjusted in accordance withestablished rates

bull Failure to make the order correspond in price or otherwise with the rate schedule isregarded only as a clerical error and publication is made and charged for uponthe terms of the schedule in force withoutfurther notice

bull When change of copy covered by aninsertion order is not received by theclosing date copy run in previous issuewill be inserted

bull The publisher assumes no liability for error or omissions in key numbers or Advertiser Index

bull Requests for a specific position are

considered but no guarantee is madeunless a position premium rate has been provided for in the contract

bull Any deliberate attempt to simulate Welding Journal format is not permitted and the publisher reserves the right to place theword ldquoADVERTISEMENTrdquo with copythat is not in keeping with the publicationrsquosstandards

bull A 15 commission is allowed torecognized agencies on space color and position only

bull Terms 30 days net

bull Publisher reserves the right to hold the

advertiser andor the advertising agency jointly and severally liable for money dueand payable to the publisher

bull Materials will be destroyed in 24 monthsafter last receipt if the advertiser does notrequest their return

bull The American Welding Society reserves theright to reject any advertising that isdeemed inaccurate offensive or misleading

Issuance and Closing Dates

bull Published monthly and issued the first of the month of publication

bull Insertion orders are due by the first of themonth preceding the issue date

bull Disks and other reproduction materials aredue on or before closing dates on editorialcalendar

bull Changes and cancellations cannot beaccepted after the closing date

Inserts1 Standard Inserts When furnished ready

for binding inserts take earned black-and-white rate A 25 discount applies to allsupplied inserts Keep live matter of ads14 away from binding and trimmingedges Contact publication for quantity to be ordered and shipping information

Single Sheet 8-12 wide 983093 11-34 deep

Paper Weight 80-100 pound

2 Nonstandard Inserts A limited number of24-page (or larger) outserts can be polybagged with individual issues ofWelding Journal Consult publication forrates and mechanical specifications

3 Backup Charges The noncommissionable backup charge will be $440 for a single page and $530 for a spread

Accepted MaterialsWelding Journal and Inspection Trends are

printed computer to plate The following is aguideline for submitting your advertisementselectronically

We accept the following applications

bull Quark Xpress 40 or higher

bull Adobe Photoshop

bull Adobe Illustrator

bull Adobe InDesign

Ad Material via E-mail

Press-ready PDFs (created in CMYK at 300dpi) are accepted and preferred

We accept the following disk formats

bull Compact Disk (CD)

bull DVD (Mac format preferred on allmaterials)

When supplying an ad on disk pleaseobserve the followingFile FormatsLive scan and artwork images should be provided in EPS TIFF or PDF file formats

with scans in CMYK mode If extra workingchannels are used in Photoshop these must becleared out before saving the image PICTJPEG GIF and WMF (Windows Meta File)file formats cannot be supported and shouldnot be used LZW and JPEG compressionshould not be used on TIFF and EPS filesrespectively

Collect for OutputWhen supplying a Quark file run ldquoCollectfor Outputrdquo Be sure to supply copies of allscreen and printer fonts used in page layoutand within EPS supplied artwork files

Supply screen and printer fonts for anycustom modified or non-Adobe fonts usedProvide a complete listing of all fonts used tocreate the document or its included artworkSupply the font name and manufacturer Werecommend that you use only PostScriptType 1 outline fonts in your jobs TrueTypeor Multiple Master fonts cannot be supportedand should not be used

Scan DensityA four-color solid should not exceed theSWOP (Standard Web Offset Printing)specification of 300 total screen densityWe suggest a rich black be constructed of

60 cyan and 100 black (a total density of 160) Provide the proper resolution onhigh-resolution files

Color Color files must be in CMYK format with noRGB LAB or index color elementsRemove extra colors within the applicationfiles that are not being used and makecertain that the colors you have used aredesignated correctly for printing in spot or process mode

Hard Copy Proofs

High-end digital proofs must accompanyelectronic files Provide proofs at 100 sizeIf no high-end proof is supplied we cannotguarantee the accuracy of color andresolution

Return of MaterialArtwork proofs and other materials will bereturned only upon written request

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14

Welding Marketplace AWS Publications Catalog

A picture is worth a thousand words Let pictures of your product in WeldingMarketplace win your company thousands of new customers and increasesales Your insertion is a full 16-page that reaches over 80000 industry buyersand specifiers Your cost as little as 16cent per prospect

Also ask us about the great new opprtinities to advertise on the front cover Bethe first to be seen

Issuance and Closing Dates

Welding Marketplace mails in January April July and October January issue closes November 15 2013

April issue closes February 14 2014

July issue closes May 15 2014

October issue closes August 15 2014

Welding Marketplace Ad Rates Regular Gross Rates AWS WEMCO and

4-Color Sustaining Company Members

First listing $1620 $1535

Second listing $1320 $1250

Third listing $1220 $1155

Fourth listing $1120 $1060

Call AWS for other available industry sector discounts (No additional charge for color) Note Advertisers can buy a full page of listings at a special discount Contact your Advertising Sales Representative Rates above reflect continuity discounts

Production and Mail RequirementsWelding Journal takes care of all the production and design details Send about 70 words of descriptive text and a photograph of the product

you want to feature to Brenda FloresAmerican Welding Society8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166Phone 800-443-9353 ext 330 or 305-443-9353Fax 305-443-7404Email bfloresawsorg

Welding Marketplace AWS publishes four Welding Marketplace issues annually Each issue offers

bonus distribution to prospects who have bought goods and services from AWS

over the past three years but may not be members bringing total circulation to

more than 80000 They generate hundreds of productive sales leads Additionally a link to your ad will be placed on the AWS website which

averages 129000 views a month This product is also sent digitally to more than

55000 membersThe digital version has active links to a companyrsquos websiteHo bart pg 6

Meltric pg 7

Joe Fuller pg 6

Ma the y Dearman pg 11Compu ter Engineering pg 3

Romar pg 8

Okila pg 9

6gp tra bHo

9gpkilaO

7gpicrlteM

6gprlleuFe Jo

raDe yeh taM1man pg 1

pginreeingEnre tupmCo

3gp

8gpramRo

AWS Publications CatalogStand out by advertising in the AWS catalog that features more than 200 essential codes and books

Twice a year the AWS Publications Catalog is mailed and distributed to more than 110000 highly active qualified

prospects Ads can be placed within the most appropriate technology process material or industry category

Full-page $2700

Full-page inside front cover 3515

Full-page inside back cover 3355

Half-page 1700

Four-color process charge 495

SPACE MATERIALSDEADLINE DEADLINE

January edition Nov 1 2013 Nov 4 2013

July edition May 2 2014 May 6 2014

Full-page dimensions 6 wide by 107 frasl 8 high trim

61 frasl 4 wide by 111 frasl 8 high bleed

Half-page dimensions 51 frasl 2 wide by 5 high

Categories Structural Steelbull Safety amp Health bull Training bull Certification bullInspection bull Operations bull Base Metal Weldability bull Thermal Spraying bull Plastics bullFood Processing Systems bull Welding bull Cutting Processes bull Brazing amp Soldering bullPipe amp Tubing bull Filler Metals bull Automotive bull Aerospace bull Marine bull Machinery bullRailroad bull Resistance Welding bull Business amp Reference

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AWS Default Home PageSingle banner (120 x 60 pixels) $990

AWS Interior Default Pages(Certification Education FoundationMembership Welding Journal)Single banner (120 x 60 pixels) $100Double banner (125 x 125 pixels) $150

Forum PageSingle banner (120 x 60 pixels) $850

Tracking Your AdsLog into the AWS ad server with a password to see daily

and monthly counts of ad views and clickthroughs for

each of your ads Our ad consultants will be happy to

help you get the most from your advertising investment

A variety of cost-effective options areavailable

AWS Default Home PageThis is the very first page a member or visitor will

see when they visit wwwawsorg giving maximumexposure for your advertisements

AWS Interior PagesThis banner ad option is effective when your audience includes all members and visitors who view

our interior departmental pages Choose fromCertification Education AWS Welding Show

Foundation Membership or Welding Journal pages

AWS Welding ForumDisplay a banner ad on the AWS Welding Forum

where welding professionals post hundreds of

inquiries each week looking for real-life solutionsand equipment recommendations

FABTECH Advance Program A separate publication containing advance information on technical sessions conferences symposiums registration and

exhibitors is mailed to more than 100000 prime prospects who have shown a historical interest in welding and related metal

fabricating processes Please call for rates

FABTECH On-Site Guide and DirectoryWe accept advertising in the FULL-SIZED (81 frasl 8 x 107 frasl 8) directory for FABTECH The official On-Site Guide and Directory is a

separate publication from Welding Journal It can carry a variety of full and fractional-page ads You may be able to run the same

ad you ran in the Show Issue of the Welding Journal Please call for rates Ask about show directory advertising for the

FABTECH Canada (March) FABTECH India (April) and AWS WeldmexFABTECH Mexico (May) trade expositions

Official Show DailyThe Official Show Daily is an easy-to-read tabloid newspaper

distributed during the show and gives attendees the lowdown on all

the dayrsquos events and offerings Featuring an exhibitor list schedule of

events new products and more the Show Daily captures all the

excitement of the show Please call for rates

AWS Website AdvertisingWhen welding professionals need answers the AWS website is where they go Itrsquos the leading online resource for

research welding codes safety guidelines and peer discussions It has an average of 129000 views each month

Whether you want to reach a broad audience target a specialized audience or reach out to customers within a specific region the new AWS website

has online advertising options for you It is by far the most affordable way to reach highly qualified welding and joining professionals worldwide

And once yoursquove determined the audience you want to target you can choose from additional options to enhance your advertising package all

offering a tremendous value and exposure

AWS Website FABTECH Show Advertising

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ROB SALTZSTEINDIRECTOR OF SALES800-443-9353 ext 243saltyawsorg

LEA PANECA ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE800-443-9353 EXT 220leaawsorg

SANDRA JORGENSEN ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE

800-443-9353 EXT 254sjorgensenawsorg

FRANK WILSON ADVERTISING PRODUCTION800-443-9353 EXT 465fwilsonawsorg

TANIA LYTER ADVERTISING COORDINATOR800-443-9353 EXT 256

tlyterawsorg

ADVERTISING CONTACTS

American Welding Society

8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166-6672(305) 443-9353 (800) 443-9353 Fax (305) 443-7559

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l a S o c i e d a d A

m e r i c a n a d e S

o l d a d u r a

E N E S PA Ntilde O L

A b r i l 2 0 1 3

P r i m a v e r a

A d e m aacute s S o l d a

d u r a h iacute b r i d a p

o r l aacute s e r y a r c

o bull B u e n a s p r

aacute c t i c a s e c o l oacute g

i c a s bull

N o t i c i a s i n t e r

n a c i o n a l e s bull N

u e v o s p r o d u c

t o s y l i t e r a t u r

a

bull A v a n c e d e A

W S

W e l d m e x 2 0 1 3

bull S o l d a d u r a l aacute

s e r

bull S o l d a d u r a f u

e r t e

bull P r o g r a m a s d

e

c e r t i f i c a c i o n e

s d e A W S

Take this opportunity to reach the

lucrative Mexican and Latin

American audiences with your

best products and services Grow

sales by advertising in the all-

Spanish Welding Journal en

Espantildeol

The Welding Journal en Espantildeol

has the best in features

departments and news from the

Welding Journal editorial

department together with tailored

articles written by and for

Mexican and Latin American

professionals The editorial

content is chosen for its

practicality and universal appeal

to a wide audience of fabricators

Welding Journal Editorial

bull Feature Articles

bull International News (with a focus

on Mexico and Latin America)

bull Product and Print Spotlight

bull QampA Department Aluminum

Stainless Steel Resistance

Welding and Brazing

bull Technology

bull Welding Workbook

WELDMEX ATTENDEESrsquo WELDING PRODUCTS

PURCHASING PLANS FOR THE NEXT 12 MONTHS

$500000 - $1000000

$200000 - $500000

$50000-$200000

$20000 - $50000

$20000 OR LESS39

65

9

18

20

$1000000+75

Welding Journal Spanish Edition

Source Showattendee survey

Welding Journal en Espantildeol 2014Editorial Calendar Editorial

Deadline

January(Winter)

April(Spring)

July(Summer)

bull Cutting Processes Nov 19 2013 Dec 17bull Brazing

bull AWS Weldmex 2014 Preview Feb 19 2014 Mar 17

bull Aluminum Bonus Distribution at

AWS Weldmex

bull Sheet Metal Welding May 15 Jun 12

bull Stainless Steel Weldingbull AWS Weldmex 2014 Highlights

bull Automation in Welding Aug 19 Sept 12

bull Safety and Healthbull Grinding and Abrasives

October (Fall)

AdvertisingDeadline

The Welding Journal en Espantildeol is published four times January April July and

October The April issue will be the Show issue for the AWS Weldmex Exhibition

May 6ndash8 in Mexico City Two thousand copies of the April issue will be distributed at

the exhibition and an additional 8000 will be mailed to select key buying influences

The January July and

October issues will be

mailed to 10000 past

attendees of AWS

Weldmex who haveindicated purchasing or

recommendation authority

for welding and related

products In addition there

is a bonus distribution of

36000 of the digital

version

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L a r e v i s t a d e l a S o c i e d a d A m e r i c a n a d e S o l d a d u r a

E N E S P A Ntilde O L E n e r o 2 0 1 3 I n v i e r n o

A d e m aacute s P r o c e s o s d e c o r t e bull N u e v o s p r o d u c t o s y l i t e r a t u r a bull N o t i c i a s

i n t e r n a c i o n a l e s bull P r e g u n t a s y r e s p u e s t a s d e a c e r o i n o x i d a b l e bull T e c n o l o g iacute a

2014 DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES FOR

WELDING JOURNAL EN ESPANtildeOLBasic Ad Rates

(AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates are printed in blue bands)

Color ChargesFor page or fraction earned black-and-white rates plus

Standard 2nd color (AAAA standard colors red yellow blue and green)$350

4-color process full page 650

4-color process 12 page 500

4-color process 13 page or less 300

Cover Positions No additional charge for color Covers are sold only on a noncancelable contract for

3 insertions AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates in red

COVER 2 $3800 $3610

COVER 3 3600 3420

COVER 4 4300 4085

Special PositionsAvailable on a first-come first-served basis Add 10 to black-and-white rates

General Conditions All covers and special positions are sold on a noncancelable

contract basis for 2 insertions

Closing Dates and TermsClosing dates for ad material are December 17 2013 for the January issue March

17 for the April issue June 12 for the July issue and September 12 for the October

issue

A 15 commission is allowed to recognized agencies on space color and position

All ads must be provided in Spanish Rates are subject to change with 30 daysrsquo

notice from publisher Terms 30 days net

Full page $2700 $2565 $2560 $2430 $2430 $2310 $2180 $2080

12 page 1700 1615 1620 1540 1540 1460 1385 1315

13 page 1200 1140 1140 1085 1085 1030 975 930

14 page 900 855 850 805 805 765 725 690

1x 2x 3x 4x

Welding Journal Spanish Edition Advertising Rates

OTHER INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Ask about show directory advertising for the FABTECH Canada (March)

FABTECH India (April) and AWS WeldmexFABTECH Mexico (May) expos

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1x 2x 3x 4x

2014 DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES FOR INSPECTION TRENDSBasic Ad Rates

(AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates are printed in blue bands)

Color Charges

Standard 2nd color (AAAA standard colors

red yellow blue and green) $525

Matched 2nd color $625

4-color process full page and 23 page $1000

4-color process 12 page $650

4-color process 13 page and less $500

SPECIAL ldquoCONTINUITYrdquo DISCOUNT

Save money and expand your promotional budget by committing toour special ldquoContinuityrdquo discount Advertise in all four issues during2014 and receive 20 off the base space rate (color rates notaffected)

OTHER DISCOUNTS

WEMCO Members and AWS Sustaining Members receive a5 discount on base rates and cover rates

2x 4x

COVER 2 $3800 $3450 $3265 $3100COVER 3 3500 3330 3145 2985

COVER 4 4200 3800 3640 3455

Covers are sold on a noncancelable basis

Please see production and mail requirements on

page 12 Classified advertising rates are the

same as Welding Journal on page 6

bull S he ar W av e U T bull S o u nd ne s s T e s t i ng

w w w aw s o r g

J a n u a r y 2 0 13 V o l 16 N o 1

T H E M AG AZ I N E F O R M AT E R I AL S I N S P E C T I O N AN D T E S T I N G P E R S O N N E L

bull I ns p e c t o r R e s p o ns i b i l i t i e s

Inspection Trends Advertising Rates

Full page $2685 $2545 $2495 $2370 $2310 $2190 $2240 $2130

23 page 2010 1910 1875 1775 1725 1630 1675 1590

12 island 1830 1740 1710 1620 1575 1490 1525 1450

12 page 1695 1605 1575 1490 1455 1385 1410 1340

13 page 1120 1065 1060 1110 980 930 950 900

14 page 900 860 830 780 770 730 745 710

16 page 695 660 650 610 595 565 575 545

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Ad Sizes

Space unit Width Depth

Page (bleed) 8 3 frasl 8 11 1 frasl 8

Page (trim) 8 1 frasl 8 10 7 frasl 8

Page (nonbleed) 7 9 5 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (bleed) 16 3 frasl 4 11 1 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (trim) 16 1 frasl 4 10 7 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (nonbleed) 14 9 5 frasl 8

23 Page 4 1 frasl 2 9 5 frasl 8

12 Page Island 4 1 frasl 2 7 1 frasl 2

12 Page Vertical 3 1 frasl 4 9 5 frasl 8

12 Page Horizontal 7 4 3 frasl 4

13 Page Vertical 2 1 frasl 8 9 5 frasl 8

13 Page Square 4 1 frasl 2 4 3 frasl 4

14 Page 3 1 frasl 4 4 3 frasl 4

16 Page Vertical 2 1 frasl 8 4 3 frasl 416 Page Horizontal 4 1 frasl 2 2 1 frasl 2

On ads created to bleed dimensions all copy in ad should be keptat least 14 from the trim border all around the ad Nonbleed dimensions on full-page and 2-page spead ads leave a border around the ad floating it on the page

PrintingBindingWeb Offset Welding Journal is perfect bound Inspection Trendsand Welding Journal en Espantildeol are saddle-stitched

Production and Mail Requirements

All Welding Journal production material should be sent to

Frank WilsonAmerican Welding Society8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166

Phone 800-443-9353 ext 465Fax 305-443-7559

Email fwilsonawsorg

Full PageTrim size 8-18 x 10-78

Bleed 8-38 x 11-18

23 Page4-12 x 9-58

13 Page Vertical 2-18 x 9-58

13 Page Square4-12 x 4-34

14 Page 3-14 x 4-34

16 Page Horizontal 4-12 x 2-12

16 Page Vertical 2-18 x 4-34

12 Page Vertical 3-14 x 9-58

12 Page Island 4-12 x 7-12

12 Page Horizontal 7 x 4-34

Spread Trim size 16-14 x 10-78

Bleed 16-34 x 11-18

Magazine Mechanical Requirements

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Advertising Policies

General Policies

bull Contracts may be cancelled by theadvertiser or publisher 30 days before publication date with the exception of cover ads

bull Rates are subject to change with 30 daysrsquonotice from publisher

bull Advertisers and their agencies assumeliability for all contents of advertisements printed and assume responsibility for claims that may arise from their advertisements

bull Space orders should specify a definiteschedule of insertions issues and sizes of space

bull If more or fewer insertions are used withinone year than specified in order chargeswill be adjusted in accordance withestablished rates

bull Failure to make the order correspond in price or otherwise with the rate schedule isregarded only as a clerical error and publication is made and charged for uponthe terms of the schedule in force withoutfurther notice

bull When change of copy covered by aninsertion order is not received by theclosing date copy run in previous issuewill be inserted

bull The publisher assumes no liability for error or omissions in key numbers or Advertiser Index

bull Requests for a specific position are

considered but no guarantee is madeunless a position premium rate has been provided for in the contract

bull Any deliberate attempt to simulate Welding Journal format is not permitted and the publisher reserves the right to place theword ldquoADVERTISEMENTrdquo with copythat is not in keeping with the publicationrsquosstandards

bull A 15 commission is allowed torecognized agencies on space color and position only

bull Terms 30 days net

bull Publisher reserves the right to hold the

advertiser andor the advertising agency jointly and severally liable for money dueand payable to the publisher

bull Materials will be destroyed in 24 monthsafter last receipt if the advertiser does notrequest their return

bull The American Welding Society reserves theright to reject any advertising that isdeemed inaccurate offensive or misleading

Issuance and Closing Dates

bull Published monthly and issued the first of the month of publication

bull Insertion orders are due by the first of themonth preceding the issue date

bull Disks and other reproduction materials aredue on or before closing dates on editorialcalendar

bull Changes and cancellations cannot beaccepted after the closing date

Inserts1 Standard Inserts When furnished ready

for binding inserts take earned black-and-white rate A 25 discount applies to allsupplied inserts Keep live matter of ads14 away from binding and trimmingedges Contact publication for quantity to be ordered and shipping information

Single Sheet 8-12 wide 983093 11-34 deep

Paper Weight 80-100 pound

2 Nonstandard Inserts A limited number of24-page (or larger) outserts can be polybagged with individual issues ofWelding Journal Consult publication forrates and mechanical specifications

3 Backup Charges The noncommissionable backup charge will be $440 for a single page and $530 for a spread

Accepted MaterialsWelding Journal and Inspection Trends are

printed computer to plate The following is aguideline for submitting your advertisementselectronically

We accept the following applications

bull Quark Xpress 40 or higher

bull Adobe Photoshop

bull Adobe Illustrator

bull Adobe InDesign

Ad Material via E-mail

Press-ready PDFs (created in CMYK at 300dpi) are accepted and preferred

We accept the following disk formats

bull Compact Disk (CD)

bull DVD (Mac format preferred on allmaterials)

When supplying an ad on disk pleaseobserve the followingFile FormatsLive scan and artwork images should be provided in EPS TIFF or PDF file formats

with scans in CMYK mode If extra workingchannels are used in Photoshop these must becleared out before saving the image PICTJPEG GIF and WMF (Windows Meta File)file formats cannot be supported and shouldnot be used LZW and JPEG compressionshould not be used on TIFF and EPS filesrespectively

Collect for OutputWhen supplying a Quark file run ldquoCollectfor Outputrdquo Be sure to supply copies of allscreen and printer fonts used in page layoutand within EPS supplied artwork files

Supply screen and printer fonts for anycustom modified or non-Adobe fonts usedProvide a complete listing of all fonts used tocreate the document or its included artworkSupply the font name and manufacturer Werecommend that you use only PostScriptType 1 outline fonts in your jobs TrueTypeor Multiple Master fonts cannot be supportedand should not be used

Scan DensityA four-color solid should not exceed theSWOP (Standard Web Offset Printing)specification of 300 total screen densityWe suggest a rich black be constructed of

60 cyan and 100 black (a total density of 160) Provide the proper resolution onhigh-resolution files

Color Color files must be in CMYK format with noRGB LAB or index color elementsRemove extra colors within the applicationfiles that are not being used and makecertain that the colors you have used aredesignated correctly for printing in spot or process mode

Hard Copy Proofs

High-end digital proofs must accompanyelectronic files Provide proofs at 100 sizeIf no high-end proof is supplied we cannotguarantee the accuracy of color andresolution

Return of MaterialArtwork proofs and other materials will bereturned only upon written request

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Welding Marketplace AWS Publications Catalog

A picture is worth a thousand words Let pictures of your product in WeldingMarketplace win your company thousands of new customers and increasesales Your insertion is a full 16-page that reaches over 80000 industry buyersand specifiers Your cost as little as 16cent per prospect

Also ask us about the great new opprtinities to advertise on the front cover Bethe first to be seen

Issuance and Closing Dates

Welding Marketplace mails in January April July and October January issue closes November 15 2013

April issue closes February 14 2014

July issue closes May 15 2014

October issue closes August 15 2014

Welding Marketplace Ad Rates Regular Gross Rates AWS WEMCO and

4-Color Sustaining Company Members

First listing $1620 $1535

Second listing $1320 $1250

Third listing $1220 $1155

Fourth listing $1120 $1060

Call AWS for other available industry sector discounts (No additional charge for color) Note Advertisers can buy a full page of listings at a special discount Contact your Advertising Sales Representative Rates above reflect continuity discounts

Production and Mail RequirementsWelding Journal takes care of all the production and design details Send about 70 words of descriptive text and a photograph of the product

you want to feature to Brenda FloresAmerican Welding Society8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166Phone 800-443-9353 ext 330 or 305-443-9353Fax 305-443-7404Email bfloresawsorg

Welding Marketplace AWS publishes four Welding Marketplace issues annually Each issue offers

bonus distribution to prospects who have bought goods and services from AWS

over the past three years but may not be members bringing total circulation to

more than 80000 They generate hundreds of productive sales leads Additionally a link to your ad will be placed on the AWS website which

averages 129000 views a month This product is also sent digitally to more than

55000 membersThe digital version has active links to a companyrsquos websiteHo bart pg 6

Meltric pg 7

Joe Fuller pg 6

Ma the y Dearman pg 11Compu ter Engineering pg 3

Romar pg 8

Okila pg 9

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AWS Publications CatalogStand out by advertising in the AWS catalog that features more than 200 essential codes and books

Twice a year the AWS Publications Catalog is mailed and distributed to more than 110000 highly active qualified

prospects Ads can be placed within the most appropriate technology process material or industry category

Full-page $2700

Full-page inside front cover 3515

Full-page inside back cover 3355

Half-page 1700

Four-color process charge 495

SPACE MATERIALSDEADLINE DEADLINE

January edition Nov 1 2013 Nov 4 2013

July edition May 2 2014 May 6 2014

Full-page dimensions 6 wide by 107 frasl 8 high trim

61 frasl 4 wide by 111 frasl 8 high bleed

Half-page dimensions 51 frasl 2 wide by 5 high

Categories Structural Steelbull Safety amp Health bull Training bull Certification bullInspection bull Operations bull Base Metal Weldability bull Thermal Spraying bull Plastics bullFood Processing Systems bull Welding bull Cutting Processes bull Brazing amp Soldering bullPipe amp Tubing bull Filler Metals bull Automotive bull Aerospace bull Marine bull Machinery bullRailroad bull Resistance Welding bull Business amp Reference

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AWS Default Home PageSingle banner (120 x 60 pixels) $990

AWS Interior Default Pages(Certification Education FoundationMembership Welding Journal)Single banner (120 x 60 pixels) $100Double banner (125 x 125 pixels) $150

Forum PageSingle banner (120 x 60 pixels) $850

Tracking Your AdsLog into the AWS ad server with a password to see daily

and monthly counts of ad views and clickthroughs for

each of your ads Our ad consultants will be happy to

help you get the most from your advertising investment

A variety of cost-effective options areavailable

AWS Default Home PageThis is the very first page a member or visitor will

see when they visit wwwawsorg giving maximumexposure for your advertisements

AWS Interior PagesThis banner ad option is effective when your audience includes all members and visitors who view

our interior departmental pages Choose fromCertification Education AWS Welding Show

Foundation Membership or Welding Journal pages

AWS Welding ForumDisplay a banner ad on the AWS Welding Forum

where welding professionals post hundreds of

inquiries each week looking for real-life solutionsand equipment recommendations

FABTECH Advance Program A separate publication containing advance information on technical sessions conferences symposiums registration and

exhibitors is mailed to more than 100000 prime prospects who have shown a historical interest in welding and related metal

fabricating processes Please call for rates

FABTECH On-Site Guide and DirectoryWe accept advertising in the FULL-SIZED (81 frasl 8 x 107 frasl 8) directory for FABTECH The official On-Site Guide and Directory is a

separate publication from Welding Journal It can carry a variety of full and fractional-page ads You may be able to run the same

ad you ran in the Show Issue of the Welding Journal Please call for rates Ask about show directory advertising for the

FABTECH Canada (March) FABTECH India (April) and AWS WeldmexFABTECH Mexico (May) trade expositions

Official Show DailyThe Official Show Daily is an easy-to-read tabloid newspaper

distributed during the show and gives attendees the lowdown on all

the dayrsquos events and offerings Featuring an exhibitor list schedule of

events new products and more the Show Daily captures all the

excitement of the show Please call for rates

AWS Website AdvertisingWhen welding professionals need answers the AWS website is where they go Itrsquos the leading online resource for

research welding codes safety guidelines and peer discussions It has an average of 129000 views each month

Whether you want to reach a broad audience target a specialized audience or reach out to customers within a specific region the new AWS website

has online advertising options for you It is by far the most affordable way to reach highly qualified welding and joining professionals worldwide

And once yoursquove determined the audience you want to target you can choose from additional options to enhance your advertising package all

offering a tremendous value and exposure

AWS Website FABTECH Show Advertising

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ROB SALTZSTEINDIRECTOR OF SALES800-443-9353 ext 243saltyawsorg

LEA PANECA ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE800-443-9353 EXT 220leaawsorg

SANDRA JORGENSEN ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE

800-443-9353 EXT 254sjorgensenawsorg

FRANK WILSON ADVERTISING PRODUCTION800-443-9353 EXT 465fwilsonawsorg

TANIA LYTER ADVERTISING COORDINATOR800-443-9353 EXT 256

tlyterawsorg

ADVERTISING CONTACTS

American Welding Society

8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166-6672(305) 443-9353 (800) 443-9353 Fax (305) 443-7559

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L a r e v i s t a d e l a S o c i e d a d A m e r i c a n a d e S o l d a d u r a

E N E S P A Ntilde O L E n e r o 2 0 1 3 I n v i e r n o

A d e m aacute s P r o c e s o s d e c o r t e bull N u e v o s p r o d u c t o s y l i t e r a t u r a bull N o t i c i a s

i n t e r n a c i o n a l e s bull P r e g u n t a s y r e s p u e s t a s d e a c e r o i n o x i d a b l e bull T e c n o l o g iacute a

2014 DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES FOR

WELDING JOURNAL EN ESPANtildeOLBasic Ad Rates

(AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates are printed in blue bands)

Color ChargesFor page or fraction earned black-and-white rates plus

Standard 2nd color (AAAA standard colors red yellow blue and green)$350

4-color process full page 650

4-color process 12 page 500

4-color process 13 page or less 300

Cover Positions No additional charge for color Covers are sold only on a noncancelable contract for

3 insertions AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates in red

COVER 2 $3800 $3610

COVER 3 3600 3420

COVER 4 4300 4085

Special PositionsAvailable on a first-come first-served basis Add 10 to black-and-white rates

General Conditions All covers and special positions are sold on a noncancelable

contract basis for 2 insertions

Closing Dates and TermsClosing dates for ad material are December 17 2013 for the January issue March

17 for the April issue June 12 for the July issue and September 12 for the October

issue

A 15 commission is allowed to recognized agencies on space color and position

All ads must be provided in Spanish Rates are subject to change with 30 daysrsquo

notice from publisher Terms 30 days net

Full page $2700 $2565 $2560 $2430 $2430 $2310 $2180 $2080

12 page 1700 1615 1620 1540 1540 1460 1385 1315

13 page 1200 1140 1140 1085 1085 1030 975 930

14 page 900 855 850 805 805 765 725 690

1x 2x 3x 4x

Welding Journal Spanish Edition Advertising Rates

OTHER INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Ask about show directory advertising for the FABTECH Canada (March)

FABTECH India (April) and AWS WeldmexFABTECH Mexico (May) expos

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1x 2x 3x 4x

2014 DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES FOR INSPECTION TRENDSBasic Ad Rates

(AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates are printed in blue bands)

Color Charges

Standard 2nd color (AAAA standard colors

red yellow blue and green) $525

Matched 2nd color $625

4-color process full page and 23 page $1000

4-color process 12 page $650

4-color process 13 page and less $500

SPECIAL ldquoCONTINUITYrdquo DISCOUNT

Save money and expand your promotional budget by committing toour special ldquoContinuityrdquo discount Advertise in all four issues during2014 and receive 20 off the base space rate (color rates notaffected)

OTHER DISCOUNTS

WEMCO Members and AWS Sustaining Members receive a5 discount on base rates and cover rates

2x 4x

COVER 2 $3800 $3450 $3265 $3100COVER 3 3500 3330 3145 2985

COVER 4 4200 3800 3640 3455

Covers are sold on a noncancelable basis

Please see production and mail requirements on

page 12 Classified advertising rates are the

same as Welding Journal on page 6

bull S he ar W av e U T bull S o u nd ne s s T e s t i ng

w w w aw s o r g

J a n u a r y 2 0 13 V o l 16 N o 1

T H E M AG AZ I N E F O R M AT E R I AL S I N S P E C T I O N AN D T E S T I N G P E R S O N N E L

bull I ns p e c t o r R e s p o ns i b i l i t i e s

Inspection Trends Advertising Rates

Full page $2685 $2545 $2495 $2370 $2310 $2190 $2240 $2130

23 page 2010 1910 1875 1775 1725 1630 1675 1590

12 island 1830 1740 1710 1620 1575 1490 1525 1450

12 page 1695 1605 1575 1490 1455 1385 1410 1340

13 page 1120 1065 1060 1110 980 930 950 900

14 page 900 860 830 780 770 730 745 710

16 page 695 660 650 610 595 565 575 545

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Ad Sizes

Space unit Width Depth

Page (bleed) 8 3 frasl 8 11 1 frasl 8

Page (trim) 8 1 frasl 8 10 7 frasl 8

Page (nonbleed) 7 9 5 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (bleed) 16 3 frasl 4 11 1 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (trim) 16 1 frasl 4 10 7 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (nonbleed) 14 9 5 frasl 8

23 Page 4 1 frasl 2 9 5 frasl 8

12 Page Island 4 1 frasl 2 7 1 frasl 2

12 Page Vertical 3 1 frasl 4 9 5 frasl 8

12 Page Horizontal 7 4 3 frasl 4

13 Page Vertical 2 1 frasl 8 9 5 frasl 8

13 Page Square 4 1 frasl 2 4 3 frasl 4

14 Page 3 1 frasl 4 4 3 frasl 4

16 Page Vertical 2 1 frasl 8 4 3 frasl 416 Page Horizontal 4 1 frasl 2 2 1 frasl 2

On ads created to bleed dimensions all copy in ad should be keptat least 14 from the trim border all around the ad Nonbleed dimensions on full-page and 2-page spead ads leave a border around the ad floating it on the page

PrintingBindingWeb Offset Welding Journal is perfect bound Inspection Trendsand Welding Journal en Espantildeol are saddle-stitched

Production and Mail Requirements

All Welding Journal production material should be sent to

Frank WilsonAmerican Welding Society8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166

Phone 800-443-9353 ext 465Fax 305-443-7559

Email fwilsonawsorg

Full PageTrim size 8-18 x 10-78

Bleed 8-38 x 11-18

23 Page4-12 x 9-58

13 Page Vertical 2-18 x 9-58

13 Page Square4-12 x 4-34

14 Page 3-14 x 4-34

16 Page Horizontal 4-12 x 2-12

16 Page Vertical 2-18 x 4-34

12 Page Vertical 3-14 x 9-58

12 Page Island 4-12 x 7-12

12 Page Horizontal 7 x 4-34

Spread Trim size 16-14 x 10-78

Bleed 16-34 x 11-18

Magazine Mechanical Requirements

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Advertising Policies

General Policies

bull Contracts may be cancelled by theadvertiser or publisher 30 days before publication date with the exception of cover ads

bull Rates are subject to change with 30 daysrsquonotice from publisher

bull Advertisers and their agencies assumeliability for all contents of advertisements printed and assume responsibility for claims that may arise from their advertisements

bull Space orders should specify a definiteschedule of insertions issues and sizes of space

bull If more or fewer insertions are used withinone year than specified in order chargeswill be adjusted in accordance withestablished rates

bull Failure to make the order correspond in price or otherwise with the rate schedule isregarded only as a clerical error and publication is made and charged for uponthe terms of the schedule in force withoutfurther notice

bull When change of copy covered by aninsertion order is not received by theclosing date copy run in previous issuewill be inserted

bull The publisher assumes no liability for error or omissions in key numbers or Advertiser Index

bull Requests for a specific position are

considered but no guarantee is madeunless a position premium rate has been provided for in the contract

bull Any deliberate attempt to simulate Welding Journal format is not permitted and the publisher reserves the right to place theword ldquoADVERTISEMENTrdquo with copythat is not in keeping with the publicationrsquosstandards

bull A 15 commission is allowed torecognized agencies on space color and position only

bull Terms 30 days net

bull Publisher reserves the right to hold the

advertiser andor the advertising agency jointly and severally liable for money dueand payable to the publisher

bull Materials will be destroyed in 24 monthsafter last receipt if the advertiser does notrequest their return

bull The American Welding Society reserves theright to reject any advertising that isdeemed inaccurate offensive or misleading

Issuance and Closing Dates

bull Published monthly and issued the first of the month of publication

bull Insertion orders are due by the first of themonth preceding the issue date

bull Disks and other reproduction materials aredue on or before closing dates on editorialcalendar

bull Changes and cancellations cannot beaccepted after the closing date

Inserts1 Standard Inserts When furnished ready

for binding inserts take earned black-and-white rate A 25 discount applies to allsupplied inserts Keep live matter of ads14 away from binding and trimmingedges Contact publication for quantity to be ordered and shipping information

Single Sheet 8-12 wide 983093 11-34 deep

Paper Weight 80-100 pound

2 Nonstandard Inserts A limited number of24-page (or larger) outserts can be polybagged with individual issues ofWelding Journal Consult publication forrates and mechanical specifications

3 Backup Charges The noncommissionable backup charge will be $440 for a single page and $530 for a spread

Accepted MaterialsWelding Journal and Inspection Trends are

printed computer to plate The following is aguideline for submitting your advertisementselectronically

We accept the following applications

bull Quark Xpress 40 or higher

bull Adobe Photoshop

bull Adobe Illustrator

bull Adobe InDesign

Ad Material via E-mail

Press-ready PDFs (created in CMYK at 300dpi) are accepted and preferred

We accept the following disk formats

bull Compact Disk (CD)

bull DVD (Mac format preferred on allmaterials)

When supplying an ad on disk pleaseobserve the followingFile FormatsLive scan and artwork images should be provided in EPS TIFF or PDF file formats

with scans in CMYK mode If extra workingchannels are used in Photoshop these must becleared out before saving the image PICTJPEG GIF and WMF (Windows Meta File)file formats cannot be supported and shouldnot be used LZW and JPEG compressionshould not be used on TIFF and EPS filesrespectively

Collect for OutputWhen supplying a Quark file run ldquoCollectfor Outputrdquo Be sure to supply copies of allscreen and printer fonts used in page layoutand within EPS supplied artwork files

Supply screen and printer fonts for anycustom modified or non-Adobe fonts usedProvide a complete listing of all fonts used tocreate the document or its included artworkSupply the font name and manufacturer Werecommend that you use only PostScriptType 1 outline fonts in your jobs TrueTypeor Multiple Master fonts cannot be supportedand should not be used

Scan DensityA four-color solid should not exceed theSWOP (Standard Web Offset Printing)specification of 300 total screen densityWe suggest a rich black be constructed of

60 cyan and 100 black (a total density of 160) Provide the proper resolution onhigh-resolution files

Color Color files must be in CMYK format with noRGB LAB or index color elementsRemove extra colors within the applicationfiles that are not being used and makecertain that the colors you have used aredesignated correctly for printing in spot or process mode

Hard Copy Proofs

High-end digital proofs must accompanyelectronic files Provide proofs at 100 sizeIf no high-end proof is supplied we cannotguarantee the accuracy of color andresolution

Return of MaterialArtwork proofs and other materials will bereturned only upon written request

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Welding Marketplace AWS Publications Catalog

A picture is worth a thousand words Let pictures of your product in WeldingMarketplace win your company thousands of new customers and increasesales Your insertion is a full 16-page that reaches over 80000 industry buyersand specifiers Your cost as little as 16cent per prospect

Also ask us about the great new opprtinities to advertise on the front cover Bethe first to be seen

Issuance and Closing Dates

Welding Marketplace mails in January April July and October January issue closes November 15 2013

April issue closes February 14 2014

July issue closes May 15 2014

October issue closes August 15 2014

Welding Marketplace Ad Rates Regular Gross Rates AWS WEMCO and

4-Color Sustaining Company Members

First listing $1620 $1535

Second listing $1320 $1250

Third listing $1220 $1155

Fourth listing $1120 $1060

Call AWS for other available industry sector discounts (No additional charge for color) Note Advertisers can buy a full page of listings at a special discount Contact your Advertising Sales Representative Rates above reflect continuity discounts

Production and Mail RequirementsWelding Journal takes care of all the production and design details Send about 70 words of descriptive text and a photograph of the product

you want to feature to Brenda FloresAmerican Welding Society8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166Phone 800-443-9353 ext 330 or 305-443-9353Fax 305-443-7404Email bfloresawsorg

Welding Marketplace AWS publishes four Welding Marketplace issues annually Each issue offers

bonus distribution to prospects who have bought goods and services from AWS

over the past three years but may not be members bringing total circulation to

more than 80000 They generate hundreds of productive sales leads Additionally a link to your ad will be placed on the AWS website which

averages 129000 views a month This product is also sent digitally to more than

55000 membersThe digital version has active links to a companyrsquos websiteHo bart pg 6

Meltric pg 7

Joe Fuller pg 6

Ma the y Dearman pg 11Compu ter Engineering pg 3

Romar pg 8

Okila pg 9

6gp tra bHo

9gpkilaO

7gpicrlteM

6gprlleuFe Jo

raDe yeh taM1man pg 1

pginreeingEnre tupmCo

3gp

8gpramRo

AWS Publications CatalogStand out by advertising in the AWS catalog that features more than 200 essential codes and books

Twice a year the AWS Publications Catalog is mailed and distributed to more than 110000 highly active qualified

prospects Ads can be placed within the most appropriate technology process material or industry category

Full-page $2700

Full-page inside front cover 3515

Full-page inside back cover 3355

Half-page 1700

Four-color process charge 495

SPACE MATERIALSDEADLINE DEADLINE

January edition Nov 1 2013 Nov 4 2013

July edition May 2 2014 May 6 2014

Full-page dimensions 6 wide by 107 frasl 8 high trim

61 frasl 4 wide by 111 frasl 8 high bleed

Half-page dimensions 51 frasl 2 wide by 5 high

Categories Structural Steelbull Safety amp Health bull Training bull Certification bullInspection bull Operations bull Base Metal Weldability bull Thermal Spraying bull Plastics bullFood Processing Systems bull Welding bull Cutting Processes bull Brazing amp Soldering bullPipe amp Tubing bull Filler Metals bull Automotive bull Aerospace bull Marine bull Machinery bullRailroad bull Resistance Welding bull Business amp Reference

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15

AWS Default Home PageSingle banner (120 x 60 pixels) $990

AWS Interior Default Pages(Certification Education FoundationMembership Welding Journal)Single banner (120 x 60 pixels) $100Double banner (125 x 125 pixels) $150

Forum PageSingle banner (120 x 60 pixels) $850

Tracking Your AdsLog into the AWS ad server with a password to see daily

and monthly counts of ad views and clickthroughs for

each of your ads Our ad consultants will be happy to

help you get the most from your advertising investment

A variety of cost-effective options areavailable

AWS Default Home PageThis is the very first page a member or visitor will

see when they visit wwwawsorg giving maximumexposure for your advertisements

AWS Interior PagesThis banner ad option is effective when your audience includes all members and visitors who view

our interior departmental pages Choose fromCertification Education AWS Welding Show

Foundation Membership or Welding Journal pages

AWS Welding ForumDisplay a banner ad on the AWS Welding Forum

where welding professionals post hundreds of

inquiries each week looking for real-life solutionsand equipment recommendations

FABTECH Advance Program A separate publication containing advance information on technical sessions conferences symposiums registration and

exhibitors is mailed to more than 100000 prime prospects who have shown a historical interest in welding and related metal

fabricating processes Please call for rates

FABTECH On-Site Guide and DirectoryWe accept advertising in the FULL-SIZED (81 frasl 8 x 107 frasl 8) directory for FABTECH The official On-Site Guide and Directory is a

separate publication from Welding Journal It can carry a variety of full and fractional-page ads You may be able to run the same

ad you ran in the Show Issue of the Welding Journal Please call for rates Ask about show directory advertising for the

FABTECH Canada (March) FABTECH India (April) and AWS WeldmexFABTECH Mexico (May) trade expositions

Official Show DailyThe Official Show Daily is an easy-to-read tabloid newspaper

distributed during the show and gives attendees the lowdown on all

the dayrsquos events and offerings Featuring an exhibitor list schedule of

events new products and more the Show Daily captures all the

excitement of the show Please call for rates

AWS Website AdvertisingWhen welding professionals need answers the AWS website is where they go Itrsquos the leading online resource for

research welding codes safety guidelines and peer discussions It has an average of 129000 views each month

Whether you want to reach a broad audience target a specialized audience or reach out to customers within a specific region the new AWS website

has online advertising options for you It is by far the most affordable way to reach highly qualified welding and joining professionals worldwide

And once yoursquove determined the audience you want to target you can choose from additional options to enhance your advertising package all

offering a tremendous value and exposure

AWS Website FABTECH Show Advertising

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ROB SALTZSTEINDIRECTOR OF SALES800-443-9353 ext 243saltyawsorg

LEA PANECA ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE800-443-9353 EXT 220leaawsorg

SANDRA JORGENSEN ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE

800-443-9353 EXT 254sjorgensenawsorg

FRANK WILSON ADVERTISING PRODUCTION800-443-9353 EXT 465fwilsonawsorg

TANIA LYTER ADVERTISING COORDINATOR800-443-9353 EXT 256

tlyterawsorg

ADVERTISING CONTACTS

American Welding Society

8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166-6672(305) 443-9353 (800) 443-9353 Fax (305) 443-7559

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1x 2x 3x 4x

2014 DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES FOR INSPECTION TRENDSBasic Ad Rates

(AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates are printed in blue bands)

Color Charges

Standard 2nd color (AAAA standard colors

red yellow blue and green) $525

Matched 2nd color $625

4-color process full page and 23 page $1000

4-color process 12 page $650

4-color process 13 page and less $500

SPECIAL ldquoCONTINUITYrdquo DISCOUNT

Save money and expand your promotional budget by committing toour special ldquoContinuityrdquo discount Advertise in all four issues during2014 and receive 20 off the base space rate (color rates notaffected)

OTHER DISCOUNTS

WEMCO Members and AWS Sustaining Members receive a5 discount on base rates and cover rates

2x 4x

COVER 2 $3800 $3450 $3265 $3100COVER 3 3500 3330 3145 2985

COVER 4 4200 3800 3640 3455

Covers are sold on a noncancelable basis

Please see production and mail requirements on

page 12 Classified advertising rates are the

same as Welding Journal on page 6

bull S he ar W av e U T bull S o u nd ne s s T e s t i ng

w w w aw s o r g

J a n u a r y 2 0 13 V o l 16 N o 1

T H E M AG AZ I N E F O R M AT E R I AL S I N S P E C T I O N AN D T E S T I N G P E R S O N N E L

bull I ns p e c t o r R e s p o ns i b i l i t i e s

Inspection Trends Advertising Rates

Full page $2685 $2545 $2495 $2370 $2310 $2190 $2240 $2130

23 page 2010 1910 1875 1775 1725 1630 1675 1590

12 island 1830 1740 1710 1620 1575 1490 1525 1450

12 page 1695 1605 1575 1490 1455 1385 1410 1340

13 page 1120 1065 1060 1110 980 930 950 900

14 page 900 860 830 780 770 730 745 710

16 page 695 660 650 610 595 565 575 545

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12

Ad Sizes

Space unit Width Depth

Page (bleed) 8 3 frasl 8 11 1 frasl 8

Page (trim) 8 1 frasl 8 10 7 frasl 8

Page (nonbleed) 7 9 5 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (bleed) 16 3 frasl 4 11 1 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (trim) 16 1 frasl 4 10 7 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (nonbleed) 14 9 5 frasl 8

23 Page 4 1 frasl 2 9 5 frasl 8

12 Page Island 4 1 frasl 2 7 1 frasl 2

12 Page Vertical 3 1 frasl 4 9 5 frasl 8

12 Page Horizontal 7 4 3 frasl 4

13 Page Vertical 2 1 frasl 8 9 5 frasl 8

13 Page Square 4 1 frasl 2 4 3 frasl 4

14 Page 3 1 frasl 4 4 3 frasl 4

16 Page Vertical 2 1 frasl 8 4 3 frasl 416 Page Horizontal 4 1 frasl 2 2 1 frasl 2

On ads created to bleed dimensions all copy in ad should be keptat least 14 from the trim border all around the ad Nonbleed dimensions on full-page and 2-page spead ads leave a border around the ad floating it on the page

PrintingBindingWeb Offset Welding Journal is perfect bound Inspection Trendsand Welding Journal en Espantildeol are saddle-stitched

Production and Mail Requirements

All Welding Journal production material should be sent to

Frank WilsonAmerican Welding Society8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166

Phone 800-443-9353 ext 465Fax 305-443-7559

Email fwilsonawsorg

Full PageTrim size 8-18 x 10-78

Bleed 8-38 x 11-18

23 Page4-12 x 9-58

13 Page Vertical 2-18 x 9-58

13 Page Square4-12 x 4-34

14 Page 3-14 x 4-34

16 Page Horizontal 4-12 x 2-12

16 Page Vertical 2-18 x 4-34

12 Page Vertical 3-14 x 9-58

12 Page Island 4-12 x 7-12

12 Page Horizontal 7 x 4-34

Spread Trim size 16-14 x 10-78

Bleed 16-34 x 11-18

Magazine Mechanical Requirements

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13

Advertising Policies

General Policies

bull Contracts may be cancelled by theadvertiser or publisher 30 days before publication date with the exception of cover ads

bull Rates are subject to change with 30 daysrsquonotice from publisher

bull Advertisers and their agencies assumeliability for all contents of advertisements printed and assume responsibility for claims that may arise from their advertisements

bull Space orders should specify a definiteschedule of insertions issues and sizes of space

bull If more or fewer insertions are used withinone year than specified in order chargeswill be adjusted in accordance withestablished rates

bull Failure to make the order correspond in price or otherwise with the rate schedule isregarded only as a clerical error and publication is made and charged for uponthe terms of the schedule in force withoutfurther notice

bull When change of copy covered by aninsertion order is not received by theclosing date copy run in previous issuewill be inserted

bull The publisher assumes no liability for error or omissions in key numbers or Advertiser Index

bull Requests for a specific position are

considered but no guarantee is madeunless a position premium rate has been provided for in the contract

bull Any deliberate attempt to simulate Welding Journal format is not permitted and the publisher reserves the right to place theword ldquoADVERTISEMENTrdquo with copythat is not in keeping with the publicationrsquosstandards

bull A 15 commission is allowed torecognized agencies on space color and position only

bull Terms 30 days net

bull Publisher reserves the right to hold the

advertiser andor the advertising agency jointly and severally liable for money dueand payable to the publisher

bull Materials will be destroyed in 24 monthsafter last receipt if the advertiser does notrequest their return

bull The American Welding Society reserves theright to reject any advertising that isdeemed inaccurate offensive or misleading

Issuance and Closing Dates

bull Published monthly and issued the first of the month of publication

bull Insertion orders are due by the first of themonth preceding the issue date

bull Disks and other reproduction materials aredue on or before closing dates on editorialcalendar

bull Changes and cancellations cannot beaccepted after the closing date

Inserts1 Standard Inserts When furnished ready

for binding inserts take earned black-and-white rate A 25 discount applies to allsupplied inserts Keep live matter of ads14 away from binding and trimmingedges Contact publication for quantity to be ordered and shipping information

Single Sheet 8-12 wide 983093 11-34 deep

Paper Weight 80-100 pound

2 Nonstandard Inserts A limited number of24-page (or larger) outserts can be polybagged with individual issues ofWelding Journal Consult publication forrates and mechanical specifications

3 Backup Charges The noncommissionable backup charge will be $440 for a single page and $530 for a spread

Accepted MaterialsWelding Journal and Inspection Trends are

printed computer to plate The following is aguideline for submitting your advertisementselectronically

We accept the following applications

bull Quark Xpress 40 or higher

bull Adobe Photoshop

bull Adobe Illustrator

bull Adobe InDesign

Ad Material via E-mail

Press-ready PDFs (created in CMYK at 300dpi) are accepted and preferred

We accept the following disk formats

bull Compact Disk (CD)

bull DVD (Mac format preferred on allmaterials)

When supplying an ad on disk pleaseobserve the followingFile FormatsLive scan and artwork images should be provided in EPS TIFF or PDF file formats

with scans in CMYK mode If extra workingchannels are used in Photoshop these must becleared out before saving the image PICTJPEG GIF and WMF (Windows Meta File)file formats cannot be supported and shouldnot be used LZW and JPEG compressionshould not be used on TIFF and EPS filesrespectively

Collect for OutputWhen supplying a Quark file run ldquoCollectfor Outputrdquo Be sure to supply copies of allscreen and printer fonts used in page layoutand within EPS supplied artwork files

Supply screen and printer fonts for anycustom modified or non-Adobe fonts usedProvide a complete listing of all fonts used tocreate the document or its included artworkSupply the font name and manufacturer Werecommend that you use only PostScriptType 1 outline fonts in your jobs TrueTypeor Multiple Master fonts cannot be supportedand should not be used

Scan DensityA four-color solid should not exceed theSWOP (Standard Web Offset Printing)specification of 300 total screen densityWe suggest a rich black be constructed of

60 cyan and 100 black (a total density of 160) Provide the proper resolution onhigh-resolution files

Color Color files must be in CMYK format with noRGB LAB or index color elementsRemove extra colors within the applicationfiles that are not being used and makecertain that the colors you have used aredesignated correctly for printing in spot or process mode

Hard Copy Proofs

High-end digital proofs must accompanyelectronic files Provide proofs at 100 sizeIf no high-end proof is supplied we cannotguarantee the accuracy of color andresolution

Return of MaterialArtwork proofs and other materials will bereturned only upon written request

8122019 2014 MediaKit Web

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull2014-mediakit-web 1416

14

Welding Marketplace AWS Publications Catalog

A picture is worth a thousand words Let pictures of your product in WeldingMarketplace win your company thousands of new customers and increasesales Your insertion is a full 16-page that reaches over 80000 industry buyersand specifiers Your cost as little as 16cent per prospect

Also ask us about the great new opprtinities to advertise on the front cover Bethe first to be seen

Issuance and Closing Dates

Welding Marketplace mails in January April July and October January issue closes November 15 2013

April issue closes February 14 2014

July issue closes May 15 2014

October issue closes August 15 2014

Welding Marketplace Ad Rates Regular Gross Rates AWS WEMCO and

4-Color Sustaining Company Members

First listing $1620 $1535

Second listing $1320 $1250

Third listing $1220 $1155

Fourth listing $1120 $1060

Call AWS for other available industry sector discounts (No additional charge for color) Note Advertisers can buy a full page of listings at a special discount Contact your Advertising Sales Representative Rates above reflect continuity discounts

Production and Mail RequirementsWelding Journal takes care of all the production and design details Send about 70 words of descriptive text and a photograph of the product

you want to feature to Brenda FloresAmerican Welding Society8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166Phone 800-443-9353 ext 330 or 305-443-9353Fax 305-443-7404Email bfloresawsorg

Welding Marketplace AWS publishes four Welding Marketplace issues annually Each issue offers

bonus distribution to prospects who have bought goods and services from AWS

over the past three years but may not be members bringing total circulation to

more than 80000 They generate hundreds of productive sales leads Additionally a link to your ad will be placed on the AWS website which

averages 129000 views a month This product is also sent digitally to more than

55000 membersThe digital version has active links to a companyrsquos websiteHo bart pg 6

Meltric pg 7

Joe Fuller pg 6

Ma the y Dearman pg 11Compu ter Engineering pg 3

Romar pg 8

Okila pg 9

6gp tra bHo

9gpkilaO

7gpicrlteM

6gprlleuFe Jo

raDe yeh taM1man pg 1

pginreeingEnre tupmCo

3gp

8gpramRo

AWS Publications CatalogStand out by advertising in the AWS catalog that features more than 200 essential codes and books

Twice a year the AWS Publications Catalog is mailed and distributed to more than 110000 highly active qualified

prospects Ads can be placed within the most appropriate technology process material or industry category

Full-page $2700

Full-page inside front cover 3515

Full-page inside back cover 3355

Half-page 1700

Four-color process charge 495

SPACE MATERIALSDEADLINE DEADLINE

January edition Nov 1 2013 Nov 4 2013

July edition May 2 2014 May 6 2014

Full-page dimensions 6 wide by 107 frasl 8 high trim

61 frasl 4 wide by 111 frasl 8 high bleed

Half-page dimensions 51 frasl 2 wide by 5 high

Categories Structural Steelbull Safety amp Health bull Training bull Certification bullInspection bull Operations bull Base Metal Weldability bull Thermal Spraying bull Plastics bullFood Processing Systems bull Welding bull Cutting Processes bull Brazing amp Soldering bullPipe amp Tubing bull Filler Metals bull Automotive bull Aerospace bull Marine bull Machinery bullRailroad bull Resistance Welding bull Business amp Reference

8122019 2014 MediaKit Web

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15

AWS Default Home PageSingle banner (120 x 60 pixels) $990

AWS Interior Default Pages(Certification Education FoundationMembership Welding Journal)Single banner (120 x 60 pixels) $100Double banner (125 x 125 pixels) $150

Forum PageSingle banner (120 x 60 pixels) $850

Tracking Your AdsLog into the AWS ad server with a password to see daily

and monthly counts of ad views and clickthroughs for

each of your ads Our ad consultants will be happy to

help you get the most from your advertising investment

A variety of cost-effective options areavailable

AWS Default Home PageThis is the very first page a member or visitor will

see when they visit wwwawsorg giving maximumexposure for your advertisements

AWS Interior PagesThis banner ad option is effective when your audience includes all members and visitors who view

our interior departmental pages Choose fromCertification Education AWS Welding Show

Foundation Membership or Welding Journal pages

AWS Welding ForumDisplay a banner ad on the AWS Welding Forum

where welding professionals post hundreds of

inquiries each week looking for real-life solutionsand equipment recommendations

FABTECH Advance Program A separate publication containing advance information on technical sessions conferences symposiums registration and

exhibitors is mailed to more than 100000 prime prospects who have shown a historical interest in welding and related metal

fabricating processes Please call for rates

FABTECH On-Site Guide and DirectoryWe accept advertising in the FULL-SIZED (81 frasl 8 x 107 frasl 8) directory for FABTECH The official On-Site Guide and Directory is a

separate publication from Welding Journal It can carry a variety of full and fractional-page ads You may be able to run the same

ad you ran in the Show Issue of the Welding Journal Please call for rates Ask about show directory advertising for the

FABTECH Canada (March) FABTECH India (April) and AWS WeldmexFABTECH Mexico (May) trade expositions

Official Show DailyThe Official Show Daily is an easy-to-read tabloid newspaper

distributed during the show and gives attendees the lowdown on all

the dayrsquos events and offerings Featuring an exhibitor list schedule of

events new products and more the Show Daily captures all the

excitement of the show Please call for rates

AWS Website AdvertisingWhen welding professionals need answers the AWS website is where they go Itrsquos the leading online resource for

research welding codes safety guidelines and peer discussions It has an average of 129000 views each month

Whether you want to reach a broad audience target a specialized audience or reach out to customers within a specific region the new AWS website

has online advertising options for you It is by far the most affordable way to reach highly qualified welding and joining professionals worldwide

And once yoursquove determined the audience you want to target you can choose from additional options to enhance your advertising package all

offering a tremendous value and exposure

AWS Website FABTECH Show Advertising

8122019 2014 MediaKit Web

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ROB SALTZSTEINDIRECTOR OF SALES800-443-9353 ext 243saltyawsorg

LEA PANECA ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE800-443-9353 EXT 220leaawsorg

SANDRA JORGENSEN ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE

800-443-9353 EXT 254sjorgensenawsorg

FRANK WILSON ADVERTISING PRODUCTION800-443-9353 EXT 465fwilsonawsorg

TANIA LYTER ADVERTISING COORDINATOR800-443-9353 EXT 256

tlyterawsorg

ADVERTISING CONTACTS

American Welding Society

8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166-6672(305) 443-9353 (800) 443-9353 Fax (305) 443-7559

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1x 2x 3x 4x

2014 DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES FOR INSPECTION TRENDSBasic Ad Rates

(AWS WEMCO and Sustaining Company Member rates are printed in blue bands)

Color Charges

Standard 2nd color (AAAA standard colors

red yellow blue and green) $525

Matched 2nd color $625

4-color process full page and 23 page $1000

4-color process 12 page $650

4-color process 13 page and less $500

SPECIAL ldquoCONTINUITYrdquo DISCOUNT

Save money and expand your promotional budget by committing toour special ldquoContinuityrdquo discount Advertise in all four issues during2014 and receive 20 off the base space rate (color rates notaffected)

OTHER DISCOUNTS

WEMCO Members and AWS Sustaining Members receive a5 discount on base rates and cover rates

2x 4x

COVER 2 $3800 $3450 $3265 $3100COVER 3 3500 3330 3145 2985

COVER 4 4200 3800 3640 3455

Covers are sold on a noncancelable basis

Please see production and mail requirements on

page 12 Classified advertising rates are the

same as Welding Journal on page 6

bull S he ar W av e U T bull S o u nd ne s s T e s t i ng

w w w aw s o r g

J a n u a r y 2 0 13 V o l 16 N o 1

T H E M AG AZ I N E F O R M AT E R I AL S I N S P E C T I O N AN D T E S T I N G P E R S O N N E L

bull I ns p e c t o r R e s p o ns i b i l i t i e s

Inspection Trends Advertising Rates

Full page $2685 $2545 $2495 $2370 $2310 $2190 $2240 $2130

23 page 2010 1910 1875 1775 1725 1630 1675 1590

12 island 1830 1740 1710 1620 1575 1490 1525 1450

12 page 1695 1605 1575 1490 1455 1385 1410 1340

13 page 1120 1065 1060 1110 980 930 950 900

14 page 900 860 830 780 770 730 745 710

16 page 695 660 650 610 595 565 575 545

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Ad Sizes

Space unit Width Depth

Page (bleed) 8 3 frasl 8 11 1 frasl 8

Page (trim) 8 1 frasl 8 10 7 frasl 8

Page (nonbleed) 7 9 5 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (bleed) 16 3 frasl 4 11 1 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (trim) 16 1 frasl 4 10 7 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (nonbleed) 14 9 5 frasl 8

23 Page 4 1 frasl 2 9 5 frasl 8

12 Page Island 4 1 frasl 2 7 1 frasl 2

12 Page Vertical 3 1 frasl 4 9 5 frasl 8

12 Page Horizontal 7 4 3 frasl 4

13 Page Vertical 2 1 frasl 8 9 5 frasl 8

13 Page Square 4 1 frasl 2 4 3 frasl 4

14 Page 3 1 frasl 4 4 3 frasl 4

16 Page Vertical 2 1 frasl 8 4 3 frasl 416 Page Horizontal 4 1 frasl 2 2 1 frasl 2

On ads created to bleed dimensions all copy in ad should be keptat least 14 from the trim border all around the ad Nonbleed dimensions on full-page and 2-page spead ads leave a border around the ad floating it on the page

PrintingBindingWeb Offset Welding Journal is perfect bound Inspection Trendsand Welding Journal en Espantildeol are saddle-stitched

Production and Mail Requirements

All Welding Journal production material should be sent to

Frank WilsonAmerican Welding Society8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166

Phone 800-443-9353 ext 465Fax 305-443-7559

Email fwilsonawsorg

Full PageTrim size 8-18 x 10-78

Bleed 8-38 x 11-18

23 Page4-12 x 9-58

13 Page Vertical 2-18 x 9-58

13 Page Square4-12 x 4-34

14 Page 3-14 x 4-34

16 Page Horizontal 4-12 x 2-12

16 Page Vertical 2-18 x 4-34

12 Page Vertical 3-14 x 9-58

12 Page Island 4-12 x 7-12

12 Page Horizontal 7 x 4-34

Spread Trim size 16-14 x 10-78

Bleed 16-34 x 11-18

Magazine Mechanical Requirements

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Advertising Policies

General Policies

bull Contracts may be cancelled by theadvertiser or publisher 30 days before publication date with the exception of cover ads

bull Rates are subject to change with 30 daysrsquonotice from publisher

bull Advertisers and their agencies assumeliability for all contents of advertisements printed and assume responsibility for claims that may arise from their advertisements

bull Space orders should specify a definiteschedule of insertions issues and sizes of space

bull If more or fewer insertions are used withinone year than specified in order chargeswill be adjusted in accordance withestablished rates

bull Failure to make the order correspond in price or otherwise with the rate schedule isregarded only as a clerical error and publication is made and charged for uponthe terms of the schedule in force withoutfurther notice

bull When change of copy covered by aninsertion order is not received by theclosing date copy run in previous issuewill be inserted

bull The publisher assumes no liability for error or omissions in key numbers or Advertiser Index

bull Requests for a specific position are

considered but no guarantee is madeunless a position premium rate has been provided for in the contract

bull Any deliberate attempt to simulate Welding Journal format is not permitted and the publisher reserves the right to place theword ldquoADVERTISEMENTrdquo with copythat is not in keeping with the publicationrsquosstandards

bull A 15 commission is allowed torecognized agencies on space color and position only

bull Terms 30 days net

bull Publisher reserves the right to hold the

advertiser andor the advertising agency jointly and severally liable for money dueand payable to the publisher

bull Materials will be destroyed in 24 monthsafter last receipt if the advertiser does notrequest their return

bull The American Welding Society reserves theright to reject any advertising that isdeemed inaccurate offensive or misleading

Issuance and Closing Dates

bull Published monthly and issued the first of the month of publication

bull Insertion orders are due by the first of themonth preceding the issue date

bull Disks and other reproduction materials aredue on or before closing dates on editorialcalendar

bull Changes and cancellations cannot beaccepted after the closing date

Inserts1 Standard Inserts When furnished ready

for binding inserts take earned black-and-white rate A 25 discount applies to allsupplied inserts Keep live matter of ads14 away from binding and trimmingedges Contact publication for quantity to be ordered and shipping information

Single Sheet 8-12 wide 983093 11-34 deep

Paper Weight 80-100 pound

2 Nonstandard Inserts A limited number of24-page (or larger) outserts can be polybagged with individual issues ofWelding Journal Consult publication forrates and mechanical specifications

3 Backup Charges The noncommissionable backup charge will be $440 for a single page and $530 for a spread

Accepted MaterialsWelding Journal and Inspection Trends are

printed computer to plate The following is aguideline for submitting your advertisementselectronically

We accept the following applications

bull Quark Xpress 40 or higher

bull Adobe Photoshop

bull Adobe Illustrator

bull Adobe InDesign

Ad Material via E-mail

Press-ready PDFs (created in CMYK at 300dpi) are accepted and preferred

We accept the following disk formats

bull Compact Disk (CD)

bull DVD (Mac format preferred on allmaterials)

When supplying an ad on disk pleaseobserve the followingFile FormatsLive scan and artwork images should be provided in EPS TIFF or PDF file formats

with scans in CMYK mode If extra workingchannels are used in Photoshop these must becleared out before saving the image PICTJPEG GIF and WMF (Windows Meta File)file formats cannot be supported and shouldnot be used LZW and JPEG compressionshould not be used on TIFF and EPS filesrespectively

Collect for OutputWhen supplying a Quark file run ldquoCollectfor Outputrdquo Be sure to supply copies of allscreen and printer fonts used in page layoutand within EPS supplied artwork files

Supply screen and printer fonts for anycustom modified or non-Adobe fonts usedProvide a complete listing of all fonts used tocreate the document or its included artworkSupply the font name and manufacturer Werecommend that you use only PostScriptType 1 outline fonts in your jobs TrueTypeor Multiple Master fonts cannot be supportedand should not be used

Scan DensityA four-color solid should not exceed theSWOP (Standard Web Offset Printing)specification of 300 total screen densityWe suggest a rich black be constructed of

60 cyan and 100 black (a total density of 160) Provide the proper resolution onhigh-resolution files

Color Color files must be in CMYK format with noRGB LAB or index color elementsRemove extra colors within the applicationfiles that are not being used and makecertain that the colors you have used aredesignated correctly for printing in spot or process mode

Hard Copy Proofs

High-end digital proofs must accompanyelectronic files Provide proofs at 100 sizeIf no high-end proof is supplied we cannotguarantee the accuracy of color andresolution

Return of MaterialArtwork proofs and other materials will bereturned only upon written request

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14

Welding Marketplace AWS Publications Catalog

A picture is worth a thousand words Let pictures of your product in WeldingMarketplace win your company thousands of new customers and increasesales Your insertion is a full 16-page that reaches over 80000 industry buyersand specifiers Your cost as little as 16cent per prospect

Also ask us about the great new opprtinities to advertise on the front cover Bethe first to be seen

Issuance and Closing Dates

Welding Marketplace mails in January April July and October January issue closes November 15 2013

April issue closes February 14 2014

July issue closes May 15 2014

October issue closes August 15 2014

Welding Marketplace Ad Rates Regular Gross Rates AWS WEMCO and

4-Color Sustaining Company Members

First listing $1620 $1535

Second listing $1320 $1250

Third listing $1220 $1155

Fourth listing $1120 $1060

Call AWS for other available industry sector discounts (No additional charge for color) Note Advertisers can buy a full page of listings at a special discount Contact your Advertising Sales Representative Rates above reflect continuity discounts

Production and Mail RequirementsWelding Journal takes care of all the production and design details Send about 70 words of descriptive text and a photograph of the product

you want to feature to Brenda FloresAmerican Welding Society8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166Phone 800-443-9353 ext 330 or 305-443-9353Fax 305-443-7404Email bfloresawsorg

Welding Marketplace AWS publishes four Welding Marketplace issues annually Each issue offers

bonus distribution to prospects who have bought goods and services from AWS

over the past three years but may not be members bringing total circulation to

more than 80000 They generate hundreds of productive sales leads Additionally a link to your ad will be placed on the AWS website which

averages 129000 views a month This product is also sent digitally to more than

55000 membersThe digital version has active links to a companyrsquos websiteHo bart pg 6

Meltric pg 7

Joe Fuller pg 6

Ma the y Dearman pg 11Compu ter Engineering pg 3

Romar pg 8

Okila pg 9

6gp tra bHo

9gpkilaO

7gpicrlteM

6gprlleuFe Jo

raDe yeh taM1man pg 1

pginreeingEnre tupmCo

3gp

8gpramRo

AWS Publications CatalogStand out by advertising in the AWS catalog that features more than 200 essential codes and books

Twice a year the AWS Publications Catalog is mailed and distributed to more than 110000 highly active qualified

prospects Ads can be placed within the most appropriate technology process material or industry category

Full-page $2700

Full-page inside front cover 3515

Full-page inside back cover 3355

Half-page 1700

Four-color process charge 495

SPACE MATERIALSDEADLINE DEADLINE

January edition Nov 1 2013 Nov 4 2013

July edition May 2 2014 May 6 2014

Full-page dimensions 6 wide by 107 frasl 8 high trim

61 frasl 4 wide by 111 frasl 8 high bleed

Half-page dimensions 51 frasl 2 wide by 5 high

Categories Structural Steelbull Safety amp Health bull Training bull Certification bullInspection bull Operations bull Base Metal Weldability bull Thermal Spraying bull Plastics bullFood Processing Systems bull Welding bull Cutting Processes bull Brazing amp Soldering bullPipe amp Tubing bull Filler Metals bull Automotive bull Aerospace bull Marine bull Machinery bullRailroad bull Resistance Welding bull Business amp Reference

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15

AWS Default Home PageSingle banner (120 x 60 pixels) $990

AWS Interior Default Pages(Certification Education FoundationMembership Welding Journal)Single banner (120 x 60 pixels) $100Double banner (125 x 125 pixels) $150

Forum PageSingle banner (120 x 60 pixels) $850

Tracking Your AdsLog into the AWS ad server with a password to see daily

and monthly counts of ad views and clickthroughs for

each of your ads Our ad consultants will be happy to

help you get the most from your advertising investment

A variety of cost-effective options areavailable

AWS Default Home PageThis is the very first page a member or visitor will

see when they visit wwwawsorg giving maximumexposure for your advertisements

AWS Interior PagesThis banner ad option is effective when your audience includes all members and visitors who view

our interior departmental pages Choose fromCertification Education AWS Welding Show

Foundation Membership or Welding Journal pages

AWS Welding ForumDisplay a banner ad on the AWS Welding Forum

where welding professionals post hundreds of

inquiries each week looking for real-life solutionsand equipment recommendations

FABTECH Advance Program A separate publication containing advance information on technical sessions conferences symposiums registration and

exhibitors is mailed to more than 100000 prime prospects who have shown a historical interest in welding and related metal

fabricating processes Please call for rates

FABTECH On-Site Guide and DirectoryWe accept advertising in the FULL-SIZED (81 frasl 8 x 107 frasl 8) directory for FABTECH The official On-Site Guide and Directory is a

separate publication from Welding Journal It can carry a variety of full and fractional-page ads You may be able to run the same

ad you ran in the Show Issue of the Welding Journal Please call for rates Ask about show directory advertising for the

FABTECH Canada (March) FABTECH India (April) and AWS WeldmexFABTECH Mexico (May) trade expositions

Official Show DailyThe Official Show Daily is an easy-to-read tabloid newspaper

distributed during the show and gives attendees the lowdown on all

the dayrsquos events and offerings Featuring an exhibitor list schedule of

events new products and more the Show Daily captures all the

excitement of the show Please call for rates

AWS Website AdvertisingWhen welding professionals need answers the AWS website is where they go Itrsquos the leading online resource for

research welding codes safety guidelines and peer discussions It has an average of 129000 views each month

Whether you want to reach a broad audience target a specialized audience or reach out to customers within a specific region the new AWS website

has online advertising options for you It is by far the most affordable way to reach highly qualified welding and joining professionals worldwide

And once yoursquove determined the audience you want to target you can choose from additional options to enhance your advertising package all

offering a tremendous value and exposure

AWS Website FABTECH Show Advertising

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ROB SALTZSTEINDIRECTOR OF SALES800-443-9353 ext 243saltyawsorg

LEA PANECA ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE800-443-9353 EXT 220leaawsorg

SANDRA JORGENSEN ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE

800-443-9353 EXT 254sjorgensenawsorg

FRANK WILSON ADVERTISING PRODUCTION800-443-9353 EXT 465fwilsonawsorg

TANIA LYTER ADVERTISING COORDINATOR800-443-9353 EXT 256

tlyterawsorg

ADVERTISING CONTACTS

American Welding Society

8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166-6672(305) 443-9353 (800) 443-9353 Fax (305) 443-7559

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Ad Sizes

Space unit Width Depth

Page (bleed) 8 3 frasl 8 11 1 frasl 8

Page (trim) 8 1 frasl 8 10 7 frasl 8

Page (nonbleed) 7 9 5 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (bleed) 16 3 frasl 4 11 1 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (trim) 16 1 frasl 4 10 7 frasl 8

2-Page Spread (nonbleed) 14 9 5 frasl 8

23 Page 4 1 frasl 2 9 5 frasl 8

12 Page Island 4 1 frasl 2 7 1 frasl 2

12 Page Vertical 3 1 frasl 4 9 5 frasl 8

12 Page Horizontal 7 4 3 frasl 4

13 Page Vertical 2 1 frasl 8 9 5 frasl 8

13 Page Square 4 1 frasl 2 4 3 frasl 4

14 Page 3 1 frasl 4 4 3 frasl 4

16 Page Vertical 2 1 frasl 8 4 3 frasl 416 Page Horizontal 4 1 frasl 2 2 1 frasl 2

On ads created to bleed dimensions all copy in ad should be keptat least 14 from the trim border all around the ad Nonbleed dimensions on full-page and 2-page spead ads leave a border around the ad floating it on the page

PrintingBindingWeb Offset Welding Journal is perfect bound Inspection Trendsand Welding Journal en Espantildeol are saddle-stitched

Production and Mail Requirements

All Welding Journal production material should be sent to

Frank WilsonAmerican Welding Society8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166

Phone 800-443-9353 ext 465Fax 305-443-7559

Email fwilsonawsorg

Full PageTrim size 8-18 x 10-78

Bleed 8-38 x 11-18

23 Page4-12 x 9-58

13 Page Vertical 2-18 x 9-58

13 Page Square4-12 x 4-34

14 Page 3-14 x 4-34

16 Page Horizontal 4-12 x 2-12

16 Page Vertical 2-18 x 4-34

12 Page Vertical 3-14 x 9-58

12 Page Island 4-12 x 7-12

12 Page Horizontal 7 x 4-34

Spread Trim size 16-14 x 10-78

Bleed 16-34 x 11-18

Magazine Mechanical Requirements

8122019 2014 MediaKit Web

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13

Advertising Policies

General Policies

bull Contracts may be cancelled by theadvertiser or publisher 30 days before publication date with the exception of cover ads

bull Rates are subject to change with 30 daysrsquonotice from publisher

bull Advertisers and their agencies assumeliability for all contents of advertisements printed and assume responsibility for claims that may arise from their advertisements

bull Space orders should specify a definiteschedule of insertions issues and sizes of space

bull If more or fewer insertions are used withinone year than specified in order chargeswill be adjusted in accordance withestablished rates

bull Failure to make the order correspond in price or otherwise with the rate schedule isregarded only as a clerical error and publication is made and charged for uponthe terms of the schedule in force withoutfurther notice

bull When change of copy covered by aninsertion order is not received by theclosing date copy run in previous issuewill be inserted

bull The publisher assumes no liability for error or omissions in key numbers or Advertiser Index

bull Requests for a specific position are

considered but no guarantee is madeunless a position premium rate has been provided for in the contract

bull Any deliberate attempt to simulate Welding Journal format is not permitted and the publisher reserves the right to place theword ldquoADVERTISEMENTrdquo with copythat is not in keeping with the publicationrsquosstandards

bull A 15 commission is allowed torecognized agencies on space color and position only

bull Terms 30 days net

bull Publisher reserves the right to hold the

advertiser andor the advertising agency jointly and severally liable for money dueand payable to the publisher

bull Materials will be destroyed in 24 monthsafter last receipt if the advertiser does notrequest their return

bull The American Welding Society reserves theright to reject any advertising that isdeemed inaccurate offensive or misleading

Issuance and Closing Dates

bull Published monthly and issued the first of the month of publication

bull Insertion orders are due by the first of themonth preceding the issue date

bull Disks and other reproduction materials aredue on or before closing dates on editorialcalendar

bull Changes and cancellations cannot beaccepted after the closing date

Inserts1 Standard Inserts When furnished ready

for binding inserts take earned black-and-white rate A 25 discount applies to allsupplied inserts Keep live matter of ads14 away from binding and trimmingedges Contact publication for quantity to be ordered and shipping information

Single Sheet 8-12 wide 983093 11-34 deep

Paper Weight 80-100 pound

2 Nonstandard Inserts A limited number of24-page (or larger) outserts can be polybagged with individual issues ofWelding Journal Consult publication forrates and mechanical specifications

3 Backup Charges The noncommissionable backup charge will be $440 for a single page and $530 for a spread

Accepted MaterialsWelding Journal and Inspection Trends are

printed computer to plate The following is aguideline for submitting your advertisementselectronically

We accept the following applications

bull Quark Xpress 40 or higher

bull Adobe Photoshop

bull Adobe Illustrator

bull Adobe InDesign

Ad Material via E-mail

Press-ready PDFs (created in CMYK at 300dpi) are accepted and preferred

We accept the following disk formats

bull Compact Disk (CD)

bull DVD (Mac format preferred on allmaterials)

When supplying an ad on disk pleaseobserve the followingFile FormatsLive scan and artwork images should be provided in EPS TIFF or PDF file formats

with scans in CMYK mode If extra workingchannels are used in Photoshop these must becleared out before saving the image PICTJPEG GIF and WMF (Windows Meta File)file formats cannot be supported and shouldnot be used LZW and JPEG compressionshould not be used on TIFF and EPS filesrespectively

Collect for OutputWhen supplying a Quark file run ldquoCollectfor Outputrdquo Be sure to supply copies of allscreen and printer fonts used in page layoutand within EPS supplied artwork files

Supply screen and printer fonts for anycustom modified or non-Adobe fonts usedProvide a complete listing of all fonts used tocreate the document or its included artworkSupply the font name and manufacturer Werecommend that you use only PostScriptType 1 outline fonts in your jobs TrueTypeor Multiple Master fonts cannot be supportedand should not be used

Scan DensityA four-color solid should not exceed theSWOP (Standard Web Offset Printing)specification of 300 total screen densityWe suggest a rich black be constructed of

60 cyan and 100 black (a total density of 160) Provide the proper resolution onhigh-resolution files

Color Color files must be in CMYK format with noRGB LAB or index color elementsRemove extra colors within the applicationfiles that are not being used and makecertain that the colors you have used aredesignated correctly for printing in spot or process mode

Hard Copy Proofs

High-end digital proofs must accompanyelectronic files Provide proofs at 100 sizeIf no high-end proof is supplied we cannotguarantee the accuracy of color andresolution

Return of MaterialArtwork proofs and other materials will bereturned only upon written request

8122019 2014 MediaKit Web

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull2014-mediakit-web 1416

14

Welding Marketplace AWS Publications Catalog

A picture is worth a thousand words Let pictures of your product in WeldingMarketplace win your company thousands of new customers and increasesales Your insertion is a full 16-page that reaches over 80000 industry buyersand specifiers Your cost as little as 16cent per prospect

Also ask us about the great new opprtinities to advertise on the front cover Bethe first to be seen

Issuance and Closing Dates

Welding Marketplace mails in January April July and October January issue closes November 15 2013

April issue closes February 14 2014

July issue closes May 15 2014

October issue closes August 15 2014

Welding Marketplace Ad Rates Regular Gross Rates AWS WEMCO and

4-Color Sustaining Company Members

First listing $1620 $1535

Second listing $1320 $1250

Third listing $1220 $1155

Fourth listing $1120 $1060

Call AWS for other available industry sector discounts (No additional charge for color) Note Advertisers can buy a full page of listings at a special discount Contact your Advertising Sales Representative Rates above reflect continuity discounts

Production and Mail RequirementsWelding Journal takes care of all the production and design details Send about 70 words of descriptive text and a photograph of the product

you want to feature to Brenda FloresAmerican Welding Society8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166Phone 800-443-9353 ext 330 or 305-443-9353Fax 305-443-7404Email bfloresawsorg

Welding Marketplace AWS publishes four Welding Marketplace issues annually Each issue offers

bonus distribution to prospects who have bought goods and services from AWS

over the past three years but may not be members bringing total circulation to

more than 80000 They generate hundreds of productive sales leads Additionally a link to your ad will be placed on the AWS website which

averages 129000 views a month This product is also sent digitally to more than

55000 membersThe digital version has active links to a companyrsquos websiteHo bart pg 6

Meltric pg 7

Joe Fuller pg 6

Ma the y Dearman pg 11Compu ter Engineering pg 3

Romar pg 8

Okila pg 9

6gp tra bHo

9gpkilaO

7gpicrlteM

6gprlleuFe Jo

raDe yeh taM1man pg 1

pginreeingEnre tupmCo

3gp

8gpramRo

AWS Publications CatalogStand out by advertising in the AWS catalog that features more than 200 essential codes and books

Twice a year the AWS Publications Catalog is mailed and distributed to more than 110000 highly active qualified

prospects Ads can be placed within the most appropriate technology process material or industry category

Full-page $2700

Full-page inside front cover 3515

Full-page inside back cover 3355

Half-page 1700

Four-color process charge 495

SPACE MATERIALSDEADLINE DEADLINE

January edition Nov 1 2013 Nov 4 2013

July edition May 2 2014 May 6 2014

Full-page dimensions 6 wide by 107 frasl 8 high trim

61 frasl 4 wide by 111 frasl 8 high bleed

Half-page dimensions 51 frasl 2 wide by 5 high

Categories Structural Steelbull Safety amp Health bull Training bull Certification bullInspection bull Operations bull Base Metal Weldability bull Thermal Spraying bull Plastics bullFood Processing Systems bull Welding bull Cutting Processes bull Brazing amp Soldering bullPipe amp Tubing bull Filler Metals bull Automotive bull Aerospace bull Marine bull Machinery bullRailroad bull Resistance Welding bull Business amp Reference

8122019 2014 MediaKit Web

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15

AWS Default Home PageSingle banner (120 x 60 pixels) $990

AWS Interior Default Pages(Certification Education FoundationMembership Welding Journal)Single banner (120 x 60 pixels) $100Double banner (125 x 125 pixels) $150

Forum PageSingle banner (120 x 60 pixels) $850

Tracking Your AdsLog into the AWS ad server with a password to see daily

and monthly counts of ad views and clickthroughs for

each of your ads Our ad consultants will be happy to

help you get the most from your advertising investment

A variety of cost-effective options areavailable

AWS Default Home PageThis is the very first page a member or visitor will

see when they visit wwwawsorg giving maximumexposure for your advertisements

AWS Interior PagesThis banner ad option is effective when your audience includes all members and visitors who view

our interior departmental pages Choose fromCertification Education AWS Welding Show

Foundation Membership or Welding Journal pages

AWS Welding ForumDisplay a banner ad on the AWS Welding Forum

where welding professionals post hundreds of

inquiries each week looking for real-life solutionsand equipment recommendations

FABTECH Advance Program A separate publication containing advance information on technical sessions conferences symposiums registration and

exhibitors is mailed to more than 100000 prime prospects who have shown a historical interest in welding and related metal

fabricating processes Please call for rates

FABTECH On-Site Guide and DirectoryWe accept advertising in the FULL-SIZED (81 frasl 8 x 107 frasl 8) directory for FABTECH The official On-Site Guide and Directory is a

separate publication from Welding Journal It can carry a variety of full and fractional-page ads You may be able to run the same

ad you ran in the Show Issue of the Welding Journal Please call for rates Ask about show directory advertising for the

FABTECH Canada (March) FABTECH India (April) and AWS WeldmexFABTECH Mexico (May) trade expositions

Official Show DailyThe Official Show Daily is an easy-to-read tabloid newspaper

distributed during the show and gives attendees the lowdown on all

the dayrsquos events and offerings Featuring an exhibitor list schedule of

events new products and more the Show Daily captures all the

excitement of the show Please call for rates

AWS Website AdvertisingWhen welding professionals need answers the AWS website is where they go Itrsquos the leading online resource for

research welding codes safety guidelines and peer discussions It has an average of 129000 views each month

Whether you want to reach a broad audience target a specialized audience or reach out to customers within a specific region the new AWS website

has online advertising options for you It is by far the most affordable way to reach highly qualified welding and joining professionals worldwide

And once yoursquove determined the audience you want to target you can choose from additional options to enhance your advertising package all

offering a tremendous value and exposure

AWS Website FABTECH Show Advertising

8122019 2014 MediaKit Web

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull2014-mediakit-web 1616

ROB SALTZSTEINDIRECTOR OF SALES800-443-9353 ext 243saltyawsorg

LEA PANECA ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE800-443-9353 EXT 220leaawsorg

SANDRA JORGENSEN ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE

800-443-9353 EXT 254sjorgensenawsorg

FRANK WILSON ADVERTISING PRODUCTION800-443-9353 EXT 465fwilsonawsorg

TANIA LYTER ADVERTISING COORDINATOR800-443-9353 EXT 256

tlyterawsorg

ADVERTISING CONTACTS

American Welding Society

8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166-6672(305) 443-9353 (800) 443-9353 Fax (305) 443-7559

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13

Advertising Policies

General Policies

bull Contracts may be cancelled by theadvertiser or publisher 30 days before publication date with the exception of cover ads

bull Rates are subject to change with 30 daysrsquonotice from publisher

bull Advertisers and their agencies assumeliability for all contents of advertisements printed and assume responsibility for claims that may arise from their advertisements

bull Space orders should specify a definiteschedule of insertions issues and sizes of space

bull If more or fewer insertions are used withinone year than specified in order chargeswill be adjusted in accordance withestablished rates

bull Failure to make the order correspond in price or otherwise with the rate schedule isregarded only as a clerical error and publication is made and charged for uponthe terms of the schedule in force withoutfurther notice

bull When change of copy covered by aninsertion order is not received by theclosing date copy run in previous issuewill be inserted

bull The publisher assumes no liability for error or omissions in key numbers or Advertiser Index

bull Requests for a specific position are

considered but no guarantee is madeunless a position premium rate has been provided for in the contract

bull Any deliberate attempt to simulate Welding Journal format is not permitted and the publisher reserves the right to place theword ldquoADVERTISEMENTrdquo with copythat is not in keeping with the publicationrsquosstandards

bull A 15 commission is allowed torecognized agencies on space color and position only

bull Terms 30 days net

bull Publisher reserves the right to hold the

advertiser andor the advertising agency jointly and severally liable for money dueand payable to the publisher

bull Materials will be destroyed in 24 monthsafter last receipt if the advertiser does notrequest their return

bull The American Welding Society reserves theright to reject any advertising that isdeemed inaccurate offensive or misleading

Issuance and Closing Dates

bull Published monthly and issued the first of the month of publication

bull Insertion orders are due by the first of themonth preceding the issue date

bull Disks and other reproduction materials aredue on or before closing dates on editorialcalendar

bull Changes and cancellations cannot beaccepted after the closing date

Inserts1 Standard Inserts When furnished ready

for binding inserts take earned black-and-white rate A 25 discount applies to allsupplied inserts Keep live matter of ads14 away from binding and trimmingedges Contact publication for quantity to be ordered and shipping information

Single Sheet 8-12 wide 983093 11-34 deep

Paper Weight 80-100 pound

2 Nonstandard Inserts A limited number of24-page (or larger) outserts can be polybagged with individual issues ofWelding Journal Consult publication forrates and mechanical specifications

3 Backup Charges The noncommissionable backup charge will be $440 for a single page and $530 for a spread

Accepted MaterialsWelding Journal and Inspection Trends are

printed computer to plate The following is aguideline for submitting your advertisementselectronically

We accept the following applications

bull Quark Xpress 40 or higher

bull Adobe Photoshop

bull Adobe Illustrator

bull Adobe InDesign

Ad Material via E-mail

Press-ready PDFs (created in CMYK at 300dpi) are accepted and preferred

We accept the following disk formats

bull Compact Disk (CD)

bull DVD (Mac format preferred on allmaterials)

When supplying an ad on disk pleaseobserve the followingFile FormatsLive scan and artwork images should be provided in EPS TIFF or PDF file formats

with scans in CMYK mode If extra workingchannels are used in Photoshop these must becleared out before saving the image PICTJPEG GIF and WMF (Windows Meta File)file formats cannot be supported and shouldnot be used LZW and JPEG compressionshould not be used on TIFF and EPS filesrespectively

Collect for OutputWhen supplying a Quark file run ldquoCollectfor Outputrdquo Be sure to supply copies of allscreen and printer fonts used in page layoutand within EPS supplied artwork files

Supply screen and printer fonts for anycustom modified or non-Adobe fonts usedProvide a complete listing of all fonts used tocreate the document or its included artworkSupply the font name and manufacturer Werecommend that you use only PostScriptType 1 outline fonts in your jobs TrueTypeor Multiple Master fonts cannot be supportedand should not be used

Scan DensityA four-color solid should not exceed theSWOP (Standard Web Offset Printing)specification of 300 total screen densityWe suggest a rich black be constructed of

60 cyan and 100 black (a total density of 160) Provide the proper resolution onhigh-resolution files

Color Color files must be in CMYK format with noRGB LAB or index color elementsRemove extra colors within the applicationfiles that are not being used and makecertain that the colors you have used aredesignated correctly for printing in spot or process mode

Hard Copy Proofs

High-end digital proofs must accompanyelectronic files Provide proofs at 100 sizeIf no high-end proof is supplied we cannotguarantee the accuracy of color andresolution

Return of MaterialArtwork proofs and other materials will bereturned only upon written request

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Welding Marketplace AWS Publications Catalog

A picture is worth a thousand words Let pictures of your product in WeldingMarketplace win your company thousands of new customers and increasesales Your insertion is a full 16-page that reaches over 80000 industry buyersand specifiers Your cost as little as 16cent per prospect

Also ask us about the great new opprtinities to advertise on the front cover Bethe first to be seen

Issuance and Closing Dates

Welding Marketplace mails in January April July and October January issue closes November 15 2013

April issue closes February 14 2014

July issue closes May 15 2014

October issue closes August 15 2014

Welding Marketplace Ad Rates Regular Gross Rates AWS WEMCO and

4-Color Sustaining Company Members

First listing $1620 $1535

Second listing $1320 $1250

Third listing $1220 $1155

Fourth listing $1120 $1060

Call AWS for other available industry sector discounts (No additional charge for color) Note Advertisers can buy a full page of listings at a special discount Contact your Advertising Sales Representative Rates above reflect continuity discounts

Production and Mail RequirementsWelding Journal takes care of all the production and design details Send about 70 words of descriptive text and a photograph of the product

you want to feature to Brenda FloresAmerican Welding Society8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166Phone 800-443-9353 ext 330 or 305-443-9353Fax 305-443-7404Email bfloresawsorg

Welding Marketplace AWS publishes four Welding Marketplace issues annually Each issue offers

bonus distribution to prospects who have bought goods and services from AWS

over the past three years but may not be members bringing total circulation to

more than 80000 They generate hundreds of productive sales leads Additionally a link to your ad will be placed on the AWS website which

averages 129000 views a month This product is also sent digitally to more than

55000 membersThe digital version has active links to a companyrsquos websiteHo bart pg 6

Meltric pg 7

Joe Fuller pg 6

Ma the y Dearman pg 11Compu ter Engineering pg 3

Romar pg 8

Okila pg 9

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AWS Publications CatalogStand out by advertising in the AWS catalog that features more than 200 essential codes and books

Twice a year the AWS Publications Catalog is mailed and distributed to more than 110000 highly active qualified

prospects Ads can be placed within the most appropriate technology process material or industry category

Full-page $2700

Full-page inside front cover 3515

Full-page inside back cover 3355

Half-page 1700

Four-color process charge 495

SPACE MATERIALSDEADLINE DEADLINE

January edition Nov 1 2013 Nov 4 2013

July edition May 2 2014 May 6 2014

Full-page dimensions 6 wide by 107 frasl 8 high trim

61 frasl 4 wide by 111 frasl 8 high bleed

Half-page dimensions 51 frasl 2 wide by 5 high

Categories Structural Steelbull Safety amp Health bull Training bull Certification bullInspection bull Operations bull Base Metal Weldability bull Thermal Spraying bull Plastics bullFood Processing Systems bull Welding bull Cutting Processes bull Brazing amp Soldering bullPipe amp Tubing bull Filler Metals bull Automotive bull Aerospace bull Marine bull Machinery bullRailroad bull Resistance Welding bull Business amp Reference

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AWS Default Home PageSingle banner (120 x 60 pixels) $990

AWS Interior Default Pages(Certification Education FoundationMembership Welding Journal)Single banner (120 x 60 pixels) $100Double banner (125 x 125 pixels) $150

Forum PageSingle banner (120 x 60 pixels) $850

Tracking Your AdsLog into the AWS ad server with a password to see daily

and monthly counts of ad views and clickthroughs for

each of your ads Our ad consultants will be happy to

help you get the most from your advertising investment

A variety of cost-effective options areavailable

AWS Default Home PageThis is the very first page a member or visitor will

see when they visit wwwawsorg giving maximumexposure for your advertisements

AWS Interior PagesThis banner ad option is effective when your audience includes all members and visitors who view

our interior departmental pages Choose fromCertification Education AWS Welding Show

Foundation Membership or Welding Journal pages

AWS Welding ForumDisplay a banner ad on the AWS Welding Forum

where welding professionals post hundreds of

inquiries each week looking for real-life solutionsand equipment recommendations

FABTECH Advance Program A separate publication containing advance information on technical sessions conferences symposiums registration and

exhibitors is mailed to more than 100000 prime prospects who have shown a historical interest in welding and related metal

fabricating processes Please call for rates

FABTECH On-Site Guide and DirectoryWe accept advertising in the FULL-SIZED (81 frasl 8 x 107 frasl 8) directory for FABTECH The official On-Site Guide and Directory is a

separate publication from Welding Journal It can carry a variety of full and fractional-page ads You may be able to run the same

ad you ran in the Show Issue of the Welding Journal Please call for rates Ask about show directory advertising for the

FABTECH Canada (March) FABTECH India (April) and AWS WeldmexFABTECH Mexico (May) trade expositions

Official Show DailyThe Official Show Daily is an easy-to-read tabloid newspaper

distributed during the show and gives attendees the lowdown on all

the dayrsquos events and offerings Featuring an exhibitor list schedule of

events new products and more the Show Daily captures all the

excitement of the show Please call for rates

AWS Website AdvertisingWhen welding professionals need answers the AWS website is where they go Itrsquos the leading online resource for

research welding codes safety guidelines and peer discussions It has an average of 129000 views each month

Whether you want to reach a broad audience target a specialized audience or reach out to customers within a specific region the new AWS website

has online advertising options for you It is by far the most affordable way to reach highly qualified welding and joining professionals worldwide

And once yoursquove determined the audience you want to target you can choose from additional options to enhance your advertising package all

offering a tremendous value and exposure

AWS Website FABTECH Show Advertising

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ROB SALTZSTEINDIRECTOR OF SALES800-443-9353 ext 243saltyawsorg

LEA PANECA ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE800-443-9353 EXT 220leaawsorg

SANDRA JORGENSEN ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE

800-443-9353 EXT 254sjorgensenawsorg

FRANK WILSON ADVERTISING PRODUCTION800-443-9353 EXT 465fwilsonawsorg

TANIA LYTER ADVERTISING COORDINATOR800-443-9353 EXT 256

tlyterawsorg

ADVERTISING CONTACTS

American Welding Society

8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166-6672(305) 443-9353 (800) 443-9353 Fax (305) 443-7559

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14

Welding Marketplace AWS Publications Catalog

A picture is worth a thousand words Let pictures of your product in WeldingMarketplace win your company thousands of new customers and increasesales Your insertion is a full 16-page that reaches over 80000 industry buyersand specifiers Your cost as little as 16cent per prospect

Also ask us about the great new opprtinities to advertise on the front cover Bethe first to be seen

Issuance and Closing Dates

Welding Marketplace mails in January April July and October January issue closes November 15 2013

April issue closes February 14 2014

July issue closes May 15 2014

October issue closes August 15 2014

Welding Marketplace Ad Rates Regular Gross Rates AWS WEMCO and

4-Color Sustaining Company Members

First listing $1620 $1535

Second listing $1320 $1250

Third listing $1220 $1155

Fourth listing $1120 $1060

Call AWS for other available industry sector discounts (No additional charge for color) Note Advertisers can buy a full page of listings at a special discount Contact your Advertising Sales Representative Rates above reflect continuity discounts

Production and Mail RequirementsWelding Journal takes care of all the production and design details Send about 70 words of descriptive text and a photograph of the product

you want to feature to Brenda FloresAmerican Welding Society8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166Phone 800-443-9353 ext 330 or 305-443-9353Fax 305-443-7404Email bfloresawsorg

Welding Marketplace AWS publishes four Welding Marketplace issues annually Each issue offers

bonus distribution to prospects who have bought goods and services from AWS

over the past three years but may not be members bringing total circulation to

more than 80000 They generate hundreds of productive sales leads Additionally a link to your ad will be placed on the AWS website which

averages 129000 views a month This product is also sent digitally to more than

55000 membersThe digital version has active links to a companyrsquos websiteHo bart pg 6

Meltric pg 7

Joe Fuller pg 6

Ma the y Dearman pg 11Compu ter Engineering pg 3

Romar pg 8

Okila pg 9

6gp tra bHo

9gpkilaO

7gpicrlteM

6gprlleuFe Jo

raDe yeh taM1man pg 1

pginreeingEnre tupmCo

3gp

8gpramRo

AWS Publications CatalogStand out by advertising in the AWS catalog that features more than 200 essential codes and books

Twice a year the AWS Publications Catalog is mailed and distributed to more than 110000 highly active qualified

prospects Ads can be placed within the most appropriate technology process material or industry category

Full-page $2700

Full-page inside front cover 3515

Full-page inside back cover 3355

Half-page 1700

Four-color process charge 495

SPACE MATERIALSDEADLINE DEADLINE

January edition Nov 1 2013 Nov 4 2013

July edition May 2 2014 May 6 2014

Full-page dimensions 6 wide by 107 frasl 8 high trim

61 frasl 4 wide by 111 frasl 8 high bleed

Half-page dimensions 51 frasl 2 wide by 5 high

Categories Structural Steelbull Safety amp Health bull Training bull Certification bullInspection bull Operations bull Base Metal Weldability bull Thermal Spraying bull Plastics bullFood Processing Systems bull Welding bull Cutting Processes bull Brazing amp Soldering bullPipe amp Tubing bull Filler Metals bull Automotive bull Aerospace bull Marine bull Machinery bullRailroad bull Resistance Welding bull Business amp Reference

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15

AWS Default Home PageSingle banner (120 x 60 pixels) $990

AWS Interior Default Pages(Certification Education FoundationMembership Welding Journal)Single banner (120 x 60 pixels) $100Double banner (125 x 125 pixels) $150

Forum PageSingle banner (120 x 60 pixels) $850

Tracking Your AdsLog into the AWS ad server with a password to see daily

and monthly counts of ad views and clickthroughs for

each of your ads Our ad consultants will be happy to

help you get the most from your advertising investment

A variety of cost-effective options areavailable

AWS Default Home PageThis is the very first page a member or visitor will

see when they visit wwwawsorg giving maximumexposure for your advertisements

AWS Interior PagesThis banner ad option is effective when your audience includes all members and visitors who view

our interior departmental pages Choose fromCertification Education AWS Welding Show

Foundation Membership or Welding Journal pages

AWS Welding ForumDisplay a banner ad on the AWS Welding Forum

where welding professionals post hundreds of

inquiries each week looking for real-life solutionsand equipment recommendations

FABTECH Advance Program A separate publication containing advance information on technical sessions conferences symposiums registration and

exhibitors is mailed to more than 100000 prime prospects who have shown a historical interest in welding and related metal

fabricating processes Please call for rates

FABTECH On-Site Guide and DirectoryWe accept advertising in the FULL-SIZED (81 frasl 8 x 107 frasl 8) directory for FABTECH The official On-Site Guide and Directory is a

separate publication from Welding Journal It can carry a variety of full and fractional-page ads You may be able to run the same

ad you ran in the Show Issue of the Welding Journal Please call for rates Ask about show directory advertising for the

FABTECH Canada (March) FABTECH India (April) and AWS WeldmexFABTECH Mexico (May) trade expositions

Official Show DailyThe Official Show Daily is an easy-to-read tabloid newspaper

distributed during the show and gives attendees the lowdown on all

the dayrsquos events and offerings Featuring an exhibitor list schedule of

events new products and more the Show Daily captures all the

excitement of the show Please call for rates

AWS Website AdvertisingWhen welding professionals need answers the AWS website is where they go Itrsquos the leading online resource for

research welding codes safety guidelines and peer discussions It has an average of 129000 views each month

Whether you want to reach a broad audience target a specialized audience or reach out to customers within a specific region the new AWS website

has online advertising options for you It is by far the most affordable way to reach highly qualified welding and joining professionals worldwide

And once yoursquove determined the audience you want to target you can choose from additional options to enhance your advertising package all

offering a tremendous value and exposure

AWS Website FABTECH Show Advertising

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ROB SALTZSTEINDIRECTOR OF SALES800-443-9353 ext 243saltyawsorg

LEA PANECA ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE800-443-9353 EXT 220leaawsorg

SANDRA JORGENSEN ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE

800-443-9353 EXT 254sjorgensenawsorg

FRANK WILSON ADVERTISING PRODUCTION800-443-9353 EXT 465fwilsonawsorg

TANIA LYTER ADVERTISING COORDINATOR800-443-9353 EXT 256

tlyterawsorg

ADVERTISING CONTACTS

American Welding Society

8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166-6672(305) 443-9353 (800) 443-9353 Fax (305) 443-7559

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AWS Default Home PageSingle banner (120 x 60 pixels) $990

AWS Interior Default Pages(Certification Education FoundationMembership Welding Journal)Single banner (120 x 60 pixels) $100Double banner (125 x 125 pixels) $150

Forum PageSingle banner (120 x 60 pixels) $850

Tracking Your AdsLog into the AWS ad server with a password to see daily

and monthly counts of ad views and clickthroughs for

each of your ads Our ad consultants will be happy to

help you get the most from your advertising investment

A variety of cost-effective options areavailable

AWS Default Home PageThis is the very first page a member or visitor will

see when they visit wwwawsorg giving maximumexposure for your advertisements

AWS Interior PagesThis banner ad option is effective when your audience includes all members and visitors who view

our interior departmental pages Choose fromCertification Education AWS Welding Show

Foundation Membership or Welding Journal pages

AWS Welding ForumDisplay a banner ad on the AWS Welding Forum

where welding professionals post hundreds of

inquiries each week looking for real-life solutionsand equipment recommendations

FABTECH Advance Program A separate publication containing advance information on technical sessions conferences symposiums registration and

exhibitors is mailed to more than 100000 prime prospects who have shown a historical interest in welding and related metal

fabricating processes Please call for rates

FABTECH On-Site Guide and DirectoryWe accept advertising in the FULL-SIZED (81 frasl 8 x 107 frasl 8) directory for FABTECH The official On-Site Guide and Directory is a

separate publication from Welding Journal It can carry a variety of full and fractional-page ads You may be able to run the same

ad you ran in the Show Issue of the Welding Journal Please call for rates Ask about show directory advertising for the

FABTECH Canada (March) FABTECH India (April) and AWS WeldmexFABTECH Mexico (May) trade expositions

Official Show DailyThe Official Show Daily is an easy-to-read tabloid newspaper

distributed during the show and gives attendees the lowdown on all

the dayrsquos events and offerings Featuring an exhibitor list schedule of

events new products and more the Show Daily captures all the

excitement of the show Please call for rates

AWS Website AdvertisingWhen welding professionals need answers the AWS website is where they go Itrsquos the leading online resource for

research welding codes safety guidelines and peer discussions It has an average of 129000 views each month

Whether you want to reach a broad audience target a specialized audience or reach out to customers within a specific region the new AWS website

has online advertising options for you It is by far the most affordable way to reach highly qualified welding and joining professionals worldwide

And once yoursquove determined the audience you want to target you can choose from additional options to enhance your advertising package all

offering a tremendous value and exposure

AWS Website FABTECH Show Advertising

8122019 2014 MediaKit Web

httpslidepdfcomreaderfull2014-mediakit-web 1616

ROB SALTZSTEINDIRECTOR OF SALES800-443-9353 ext 243saltyawsorg

LEA PANECA ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE800-443-9353 EXT 220leaawsorg

SANDRA JORGENSEN ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE

800-443-9353 EXT 254sjorgensenawsorg

FRANK WILSON ADVERTISING PRODUCTION800-443-9353 EXT 465fwilsonawsorg

TANIA LYTER ADVERTISING COORDINATOR800-443-9353 EXT 256

tlyterawsorg

ADVERTISING CONTACTS

American Welding Society

8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166-6672(305) 443-9353 (800) 443-9353 Fax (305) 443-7559

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ROB SALTZSTEINDIRECTOR OF SALES800-443-9353 ext 243saltyawsorg

LEA PANECA ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE800-443-9353 EXT 220leaawsorg

SANDRA JORGENSEN ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE

800-443-9353 EXT 254sjorgensenawsorg

FRANK WILSON ADVERTISING PRODUCTION800-443-9353 EXT 465fwilsonawsorg

TANIA LYTER ADVERTISING COORDINATOR800-443-9353 EXT 256

tlyterawsorg

ADVERTISING CONTACTS

American Welding Society

8669 NW 36 St 130 Miami FL 33166-6672(305) 443-9353 (800) 443-9353 Fax (305) 443-7559