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2016 Media Kit

Your single information source for bulk and semi-bulk logistics

BULKDISTRIBUTOREst. 1990

Tank Containers • Flexitanks • IBCs • Drums • FIBCs • Bulk Liners • Road Tankers • Loading / Bagging • Bulk Logistics • Cleaning & Repair Depots • Components

SHIPPER PACKAGING

Chemicals, Petrochemicals

& Pharmaceuticals

FoodMinerals

LOADING & LIFTING

Lifting LoadingPorts

LOGISTIC SERVICE PROVIDERS

SERVICES

UNLOADINGRECEIVER

Rail Sea Road

FIBCs / IBCs / BulklinersFlexitanks / Tank Containers

Components / Asset Management/Track & TraceTank Cleaning & Maintenance

Industrial Products / Food Processing

About usLaunched in 1990, Bulk Distributor is essential reading for a global audience of supply chain professionals working in the chemical, petrochemical, food grade, pharmaceutical and fine mineral industries as well as the manufacturers and logistics service providers who work with them.

With over 26 years of experience in the market and established partnerships with the leading events and organisations in the industry, Bulk Distributor is a single, multi-platform source of market news and analysis.

Editorial coverageLed by our managing editor, Neil Madden, Bulk Distributor offers comprehensive coverage and analysis of the key issues in the supply chains for liquids, solids and gases. Strong links with industry associations and high-level contacts ensure that Bulk Distributor stays ahead of the field and has a unique understanding of what shippers need to know about the supply chain process.

OnlineBulk Distributor’s website offers regularly updated news and analysis of the latest events in the industry. The regularly updated events section is becoming a reference point for the industry. With regularly growing traffic from all over the world, the website is becoming an essential online destination in the world of bulk logistics.

In printPublished every two months, our magazine contains an essential summary of the latest events, product launches, news and people moves in the industry along with in-depth analysis of the trends that are driving the market. It is a digest of everything that matters in the global bulk distribution market. Delivered in a format that is clear and easy to read, we offer prime advertising opportunities for businesses committed to their market share in bulk logistics.

A Multi-Platform Approach

Digital newsletterA monthly update of news, events and essential information in the industry. Bulk Distributor’s email includes interviews with senior professionals in the market.

Using social mediaBulk Distributor helps to link shippers with supply chain manufacturers and social media is at the heart of that. We focus on Twitter and LinkedIn and have regularly updated accounts in both areas that are proving increasingly popular in the supply chain community.

Regular editorial coverage includes:

Tank Containers

Flexitanks

FIBCs, IBCs & Drums

Tank Cleaning & Repair

Components

Storage & Terminals

Asset Management/Track & Trace

Loading & Bagging Systems

Our market

A global, targeted marketBulk Distributor’s reach extends across the globe, including 12,000 senior decision makers in the bulk supply chain. Our readership reflects the international nature of the market, with strength in the Europe and North America, and growing reachin the Asia-Pacific, Middle East and South America.

Bonus distributionIn addition to our distribution to the key shippers of chemical, petrochemical, food grade, pharmaceutical and fine mineral industries, Bulk Distributor’s reach is extended thanks to our distribution at leading industry events throughout the year. This enables us to reach new companies and to keep building our network of shippers and suppliers.

Europe

Americas

Asia-Pacific

Africa & Middle East

58%

23%

15%

4%

Readership by geographical region

Shippers Receivers

Storage, Packaging & Handling

Business Services

Transport/Logistics & OEM

49%

24%

13%

13%

Readership by primary activity

Bulk Distributor benefits from additional distribution at the following events:

Readership Statistics

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REGULAR COVERAGEIn every issue of Bulk Distributor magazine we will cover the following: Tank Containers, Road Tankers, Flexitanks, Components, IBCs, FIBCs, Drums, Loading and Bagging. The features listed in the editorial calendar indicate when we will be putting particular focus on specific topics or countries.

In each issue of Bulk Distributor you will also find:

A quick word with… – Our regular series of interviews with leading figures from the supply chain industry. We talk to a mixture of association representatives, shippers and manufacturers and suppliers but always ask the difficult questions.

A view from… – A new series in which we commission articles from leading figures in the industry, giving them a chance to raise important issues and make controversial points. This section is restricted to people working in industry associations or leading policy makers.

Diary... – a round up of the essential industry events coming up in the next few months.

Contact us:Managing EditorNeil MaddenEmail: neil@bulk-distributor.comTel: +33 (0) 3 88 60 30 68

Advertising DirectorAnne WilliamsEmail: anne@bulk-distributor.com Tel: +44 (0) 208 5413 130

Business Development ExecutiveMike ReardonEmail: mike@bulk-distributor.com Tel: +44 (0) 1565 653 283

Circulation and SubscriptionsSandra CurtiesEmail: Sandra@bulk-distributor.com

Admin & AccountsHannah CurzonEmail: Hannah@bulk-distributor.com

Bulk Distributor is published by: A&D PublishingCaledonian HouseTatton StreetKnutsfordCheshireWA16 6AG

EDITORIAL CALENDAR 2016

September/October

FeaturesComponents, Logistics, Road Tankers, Tank Containers, Asset Management/Track & Trace, Components, Ports, Southeast Asia

Bonus distributionLogiChem USEPCA Annual Meeting

November/December

FeaturesBulk Liners, Industrial Packaging, Cleaning & Repair Depots, Truck Tractors, Chemical Industry Clusters, Flexitanks, Gas & Cryo Tanks

Bonus distributionECTA Annual Meeting, Intermodal Europe, GPCA Forum, Emballage

July/August

FeaturesBulk Liners, Flexitanks, Industrial Packaging, Equipment Leasing, Cleaning & Repair Depots, Tank Manufacturers

Bonus distributionFachPack, PPMA Total Show, EFIBCA Open Meeting

May/June

FeaturesComponents, Hoses & Couplings, Road Tankers, Tank Containers, FIBCs & Bagging, Russia, Storage & Warehousing

Bonus distributionFECC Annual Conference, Transport Logistic China

March/April

FeaturesAsset Management/Track & Trace, Bulk Liners, Flexitanks, Industrial Packaging, IBCs and Drums, Rail Tank Cars, Tank Containers, Cleaning & Repair Depots

Bonus distributionLogiChem, Multimodal, GPCA Supply Chain Conference, PowTech

January/ February

FeaturesComponents, Tank Containers, Logistics, China, Ports, Road Tankers, Hoses & Couplings, Loading Racks

Bonus distributionIntermodal Asia Intermodal South America

Magazine advertisingHigh profile advertisement opportunities within the magazine provide direct access to Bulk Distributor’s influential global audience. Advertisement options range from eighth page spaces to full-page cover positions. Discounted series deals are available – please refer to the rate-card for options and technical specifications.

Advertising rates

Size £ US$* €*

Full page 3150 5250 4260

Junior page 1900 3160 2570

Half page horizontal or vertical

1900 3160 2570

Third page horizontal or vertical

1650 2750 2230

Quarter page (horizontal, standard or strip)

1260 2100 1710

Eighth page vertical

700 1170 950

* £ Sterling is the base rate. US$ and € are based on xe.com. Conversions are reviewed quarterly.

Adverts placed in special positions are subject to the following surcharges:• Front cover: 25%• Outside back: 20%• Inside front: 15%• Right hand page: 10%

FULL PAGEBleed: 303mm x 426mm Trim: 297mm x 420mm

JUNIOR PAGE179mm x 263mm

HALF PAGE HORIZONTAL273mm x 196mm

HALF PAGE VERTICAL134mm x 380mm

THIRD PAGE HORIZONTAL273mm x 125mm

THIRD PAGE VERTICAL88mm x 380mm

QUARTER PAGE HORIZONTAL179mm x 125mm

QUARTER PAGE STANDARD134mm x 196mm

QUARTER PAGE STRIP273mm x 95mm

EIGHTH PAGE VERTICAL88mm x 125mm

FULL PAGE JUNIOR PAGE

1/2PAGEhorizontal

1/2PAGEvertical

1/3 PAGEhorizontal

1/3 PAGEvert

1/4 PAGEstrip

1/4 PAGEhorizontal

1/4 PAGEstandard 1/8

PAGE

Dimensions (width x height) A3 format

Artwork / contact detailsWe can accept artwork via email to: Hannah@bulk-distributor.com or by web transfer for larger files (>10MB).

PrintImages need to be set at a resolution of 300dpi at print dimensions, CMYK. We can accept print quality pdf files with all fonts embedded. We also accept TIFF and EPS files. We do not accept artwork made in COREL Draw, Microsoft Publisher, Word or Powerpoint.

DigitalImages need to be supplied at the pixel dimensions quoted, RGB and saved for web and devices.

CancellationYou may be liable for payment in full for any adverts cancelled or for which copy has not been received 14 days prior to publication date.

AmendmentsOnce copy has been received this will be deemed to be the final and complete information. Alterations to copy will be accepted at our discretion. Any artwork supplied incorrectly may incur additional costs.

If we are producing your artworkThere is an additional charge of £150 for this service. Advert copy to be set can be supplied as a Word document with images or logos as separate attachments. This needs to be with production at least one week before copy deadline. Digital images supplied need to be set at a print resolution of 300dpi, CMYK and saved as TIFF, JPEG or EPS.

Production

MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES

Banner positions are available throughout bulk-distributor.com on an exclusive basis. Our email newsletter provides an ideal platform for advertisers to achieve regular access to a large and dynamic audience of decision makers.

Website rates and dimensions

Size (width x height) £ US$ €

Leaderboard – 960px x 80px 1000 1690 1420

Top banner – 468px x 60px 850 1430 1100

Skyscraper – 150px x 450px 700 1180 910

Large banner – 300px x 150px 600 1010 780

Medium banner – 300px x 75px 350 590 450

Box banner – 150px x 150px 350 590 450

WEBSITE & EMAIL NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING

Newsletter rates and dimensions

Size (width x height) £ US$ €

Leaderboard – 580px x 60px 1000 1690 1420

Top banner – 264px x 60px 850 1430 1100

Header banner – 264px x60px 600 1010 910

Large banner – 264px x 180px 600 1010 780

Medium banner – 264px x 60px 450 690 600

Bottom banner – 468px x 120px 450 690 600

Leaderboard banner

Leaderboard banner

Top banner

Header banner

Large banner

Medium banner

Medium banner

Leaderboard banner

Top banner

Large banner

Large banner

Medium banner

Medium banner

Sky-scraperbanner

Boxbanner

Boxbanner

Boxbanner

Boxbanner

Medium banner

SELECTED READERS

Here is a sample of the companies who receive Bulk Distributor. Please note that future lists may vary.

AbsotechAbu Dhabi Basic Industries CorporationAdvanced Petrochemical CompanyAekyung PetrochemicalAfton Chemical CorporationAir & Gas IndustriesAir LiquideAir Products & ChemicalsAiredale Chemical CompanyAlfred KaercherAl Jubail Fertilizer CompanyAl Jubail PetrochemicalAllchem IndustriesAmerican Refining GroupApadana Freight ServicesArabian PetrochemicalArysta Lifescience CorporationAsia Polymer Corporation APCAsian Tiger ShippingASK ChemicalsBalchem CorporationBangkok SyntheticsBasell PolyolefineBASFBayer Material ScienceBiomérieux ChileBlue Ocean Asia PacificBP Oils UKBraskem EuropeBritish SugarBulk Logistic SolutionsBulkpack ExportsBurmah OilCargillCelaneseChang Chun PetrochemicalChemical Management ResourcesChempack GroupChemviron CarbonChevron Phillips Chemicals InternationalChina Petrochemical Development CorporationChinasun Specialty ProductsChugoku Marine PaintsChung Min PackagingCIMCClariant ChemicalsColumbian ChemicalsCorcoran ChemicalsCornerstone Chemical CompanyDachserDaelim CorporationDanoneDeepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals CorporationDen Hartogh LogisticsDiageoDowDu PontDuva ChemicalsEAC ChemicalsEka ChemicalsEkokem OYJ

Energy Bio ChemicalsEngro Polymer & ChemicalsEuromex Logistica IntlEuroMineralEvonikExxon Mobil CorporationFarabi Petrochemicals CompanyFirmenichFormosa Petrochemicals CorporationFormosa PlasticsFormosan Union Chemical CorporationFortsGail IndiaGeneral MillsGlobal Bio-Chem TechnologyGodding & DresslerHaldia PetrochemicalsHaltermannHansa ChemieHanwha Chemical CorporationHarco GroupHessHo Tung Chemical CorporationHolland Novochem BVHonam Petrochemical CorporationHoneywellHong Kong PetrochemicalHoyersHuayu RubberHuisong PharmaceuticalsHyPlast NVIdemitsuIndian Oil CorporationIneosInfineumInterfowInternational PetrochemicalIOC Indian Oil CorporationIrving OilItochu Chemicals AmericaJAI CorpJapan Polypropylene CorporationJF HillebrandJohn ZinkJPC MineralsKingsland Wines & SpiritsKisuma ChemicalsKoch IndustriesKorea Petrochemical IndustrialKP Chemical CorporationKraft Foods GlobalKumho PetrochemicalLaizhou Yongfeng PlasticsLe Vignoble (SAVA) Grouples Grands Chais de FranceLG Chem EuropeLG Polymers IndiaMalayan Electro-Chemical IndustryManildra Flour MillsMaruzen PetrochemicalMicron MineralMinerals TechnologiesNalco Champion

Napier Brown FoodsNebig VerpakkingenNederlands Cement TransportNeville Chemical EuropeNippon Steel ChemicalNoble BiomaterialsNorit NederlandNova Chemicals CorporationNynasOccidental Chemical CorporationOriental PetrochemicalsOriental Union Chemical CorporationPetrochemical Corporation of SingaporePetroLogisticsPetronas Chemicals GroupPolymer ChemiePolyplastics Asia PacificPrime PolymerQatar Petrochemical CompanyRB IntermodalReliance IndustriesRhodiaRompetrol PetrochemicalsRutger ChemTradeSabicSamsung BP ChemicalsSasolSaudi AramcoSaudi International Petrochemical CompanySCG ChemicalsSH Energy & ChemicalShell Oil CompanySiam PolyethyleneSinopecSivomatic Absorbent ProductsSK Global ChemicalSolvaySP Chemicals HoldingsSumitomo ChemicalSuttons GroupTAL InternationalTalke GroupTata Chemicals EuropeTate & Lyle SugarsThai Plastic and Chemicals Public CompanyThe Polyolefin CompanyThyssen Krupp NirostaTotal Petrochemicals & RefiningTronox IncorporatedTSNTSRC CorporationUnimin CorpVan den BoschWacker Chemical CorporationWestlake Chemical CorporationWinchester Group of CompaniesXPO LogisticsYaraZamil Chemical & Plastic industriesZimmerman Graef & MullerZoutman Industries

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Current Conditions of Acceptance of all advertisements or other inserted material

The term ADVERTISER as used in these conditions. means the party who books the space in the publication and is responsible for payment. The term PUBLISHER as used in these conditions means Ashley and Dumville Publishing Ltd. These conditions shall apply to all advertisements appearing in or distributed with the publication and any supplementary or ancillary publication produced by the PUBLISHER. Where specific conditions apply this will be stated

1) The copyright in all advertisements shall belong to the ADVERTISER who hereby indemnifies the PUBLISHER against any claim, damage or expenses arising from any claim for breach of copyright in respect of any advertisement inserted in space booked by the ADVERTISER.

2) All advertisements must comply with the British Code of Advertising Practice.

3) The PUBLISHER reserves the right to refuse, withdraw or otherwise deal with an advertisement submitted to them at their absolute discretion and without explanation.

4) Series discounts apply to advertisement orders placed in advance and completed within 12 months of date of first insertion. Failure to complete a series may result in a surcharge.

5) The PUBLISHER may where necessary stipulate special charges and conditions for special requirements.

6) In no circumstances does the placing of an order confer the right to renew on similar terms.

7) The advertisement rates quoted are net of any tax that may be chargeable, which will be added.

8) The PUBLISHER reserves the right to increase the advertisement rates at any time or to amend the terms of contract as regards space or frequency of insertion. In such event the ADVERTISER has the option of cancelling the balance of a contract without surcharge. If the ADVERTISER

cancels the balance of a contract except in the circumstances of an increase in advertisement rates all unearned series discount will be surcharged. The PUBLISHER reserves the right to surcharge in the event of insertions not being completed within the contractual period.

9) The PUBLISHER reserves the right to refuse stop-orders, cancellations or transfers unless they are received by 4.00 p.m. on the day before the copy deadline stated at the time of booking. The PUBLISHER reserves the right to make a 50% charge for advertisements cancelled on this day and 100% charge for advertisements cancelled after the copy date. The PUBLISHER also reserves the right to refuse stop-orders, cancellations or transfers of loose inserts unless they are received not less than 3 days before the date of dispatch of the publication.

10) Where the ADVERTISER has undertaken to supply inserts which have been accepted and approved by the PUBLISHER, the PUBLISHER reserves the right to charge the rate agreed if they fail to arrive at the agreed time and place for insertion. Furthermore, unless the ADVERTISER has agreed to pay any excess postage, the PUBLISHER reserves the right to withdraw the insert in the event of a higher postage rate being applied When a PUBLISHER does refuse to accept inserts the cost incurred in producing inserts shall be borne by the ADVERTISER

11) Copy must be supplied without application from the PUBLISHER. In the event of the copy Instructions not being received by the copy date the PUBLISHER reserves the right to repeat the copy last Issued.

12) The PUBLISHER cannot accept responsibility for changes in dates of insertion and copy unless these are confirmed in writing and in time for the changes to be made. The PUBLISHER reserves the right to charge for any additional expense involved in such changes.

13) Copy matter provided for journals printed by litho and photogravure must conform to the PUBLISHER’S requirements and any additional work involved may be charged for.

14) Provided copy is received by the stipulated copy date the PUBLISHER will provide a proof of black and white display advertisements if it is practicable to do so. Any extra proofs will be charged for. Colour proofs will only be supplied at the request of the advertiser and these will be charged for.

15) One voucher copy will be provided for each display advertisement.

16) The ADVERTISER shall be responsible for the Insurance of all blocks artwork, and other advertisement material delivered by them to the PUBLISHER and the PUBLISHER cannot accept any liability for any loss or damage. After six months the PUBLISHER reserves the right to dispose of artwork. films and other advertisement material, with or without prior notification to the ADVERTISER or their agent. THE PUBLISHER may exercise this right without giving further notice to the ADVERTISER.

17) Credit terms (account holders only) are net and must be settled by the last day of the month following the date of invoice. Advertisements for non-account holders must be prepaid. If an account is overdue the PUBLISHER reserves the right to suspend insertions. The PUBLISHER also reserves the right to charge interest at the rate of 1.5% per month for each month or part of a month for which an account is overdue.

18) Failure by advertising agents to pay accounts in accordance with our terms and conditions will make the following reductions in commission otherwise allowed to agencies:a)3 per cent, on the gross rate where the sum has not been paid by the due dateb)A further 2 per cent making a total of 5 per cent on the gross rate where the sum owing remains unpaid one month or more after the due date.

19) Complaints regarding reproduction of advertisements must be received in writing within one calendar month of the cover date.

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