Peterson Publications, Inc.
2150 SW Westport Dr., Suite 101
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 271-5801  Fax (785) 271-6404

Plastics Decorating
Plastics Decorating includes the latest stories and news on decorating plastics, including hot stamping, pad printing, screen and offset printing, heat transfers, in-mold decorating and more.
   
January/February 2007
Closing Date: January 8
Materials Due: January 22
Publication Date: February 1
 
April/May 2007
Closing Date: March 19
Materials Due: April 2
Publication Date: April 15
  

July/August 2007
Closing Date: June 18
Materials Due: July 2
Publication Date: July 15
   
October/November 2007
Closing Date: September 17
Materials Due: October 1
Publication Date: October 15
   
Plastics Decorating is distributed to 10,000 plastics businesses involved in the decorating and/or marking of plastic parts and products.  It is sent to Corporate Management, Plant Managers and Production Managers involved with the decorating process.
   
   Editorial Schedule
January/February 2007
  • Special Buyers Guide Edition (listing of plastics decorating and assembly suppliers/services – FREE for display advertisers)
  • Special Focus on Pad Printing
  • Technology Feature on Laser Marking
  • Assembly Update
  • Product Highlight on Pad Printing Equipment/Supplies
April/May
  • Feature Article on Hot Stamping/Heat Transfers
  • Technology Feature on Ink Jet Printing Technologies
  • Show Preview on Plastics Encounter/ANTEC 2007
  • Product Highlight on Hot Stamping/Heat Transfer Equipment/Supplies
  • Assembly Update on Laser Welding

July/August

  • Special Focus on Screen and Offset Printing Technologies
  • Technology Feature on Pad Printing
  • Show Preview on SGIA 2007
  • Assembly Update on Ultrasonic Welding
  • Product Highlight on Screen and Offset Printing Equipment/Supplies
October/November
  • Special Focus on In-mold Decorating/Labeling
  • Technology Feature on Painting Processes
  • Assembly Update
  • Equipment Highlight on In-mold Decorating Equipment/Processes
   Sales Contact
   

Jeff Peterson - 785-271-5801

   

   Special Placements

   
2 times 4 times
Back Cover: $2450 $2250
Inside Front Cover: $2400 $2200
Inside Back Cover: $2350 $2150
    
   Black & White Rates
  
2 times 4 times
Full Page: $1750 $1550
1/2 Page: $1225 $1125

1/4 Page:

$900 $850
  
   Color Rates
  
2 times 4 times
Full Page: $2000 $1800
1/2 Page: $1475 $1375

1/4 Page:

$1150 $1100
  
   Inserts
   

$1200  Please contact Jeff Peterson - 785-271-5801 for insert specifications

   
   Advertising Dimensions
   

Full Page:

7.5" wide x 10.5" high
Full Page Bleed: 8.625" wide x 11.125" high
Full Page Image Area: 7.5" wide x 10.5" high
1/2 Page Horizontal: 7.5" wide x 4.875" high
1/2 Page Vertical: 3.75" wide x 10.5" high
1/4 Page Horizontal: 7.5" wide x 2.5" high
1/4 Page Vertical: 3.75" wide x 4.875" high
Page Trim Size: 8.375" wide x 10.875" high
   
   File Format
  
Quick Checklist:
  1. PDF files are the best file format for our purposes
  2. Please outline all fonts (turn fonts into vector art)
  3. Do not put crop marks, trim marks, or other file information outside of the advertisement, even on full page ads
  4. Full page ads with bleed should have all text and other important information at least 1/4 inside the trim area (trim is 8.375 x 10.875 inches)
  5. All images in the ad should be at least 300 dpi and in CMYK format
  6. Include your company name in the filename

Visit our Guidelines page for detailed instructions.
 

   Banner Ads
  
Advertise in Plastics Decorating and receive a FREE website banner on the Plastics Decorating website (www.plasticsdecoratingmag.com) with a direct link to your site.  In addition, you will receive leads via email from those who visit the site and are interested in your category of product or service.