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UBM Canon’s PlasticsToday, the Leading Resource for the Global Plastics Industry, Expands its Business and Content Team Worldwide

Los Angeles, CA (October 21, 2011) – UBM Canon, the leading B2B media company dedicated exclusively to the global $3.0 trillion advanced manufacturing sector, announced today some key changes to its leading brand for the plastics processing industry, PlasticsToday.  PlasticsToday now has a new Brand Director, a new Content Director, and three new contributing editors.  The moves align with PlasticsToday’s focus on serving its global audience of plastics professionals and delivering return on marketing investment to its customers.

John Guadagno has been promoted from Sales Director to Brand Director for PlasticsToday.  John has been a key player in developing new digital solutions for PlasticsToday customers. John joined the PlasticsToday team in 2008 and was responsible for the launch of the PlasticsToday daily email newsletter, NewsFeed, as well as several other digital media products.  He has over 12 years of B2B media experience with expertise in SEO, website marketing, database marketing and email marketing.

Tony Deligio has been promoted to the role of Content Director for PlasticsToday.  Starting with Injection Molding Magazine in 2000, Tony Deligio has been covering the global plastics processing industry for more than a decade, with writing and reporting experience over that time with Plastics Machinery & Auxiliaries, Modern Plastics Worldwide, and PlasticsToday.  Tony has been instrumental at PlasticsToday in building quality products that are resonating with the audience.

PlasticsToday has also added on three new contributing editors to its Content Team:  Doug Smock, Karen Laird, and Debbie Sniderman, bringing the total number of its regular contributors to 13.  Doug is the Medical Content Editor for PlasticsToday and has been writing about plastics technology since 1986, including coverage of nine K Fairs and nine National Plastics Expositions. He is the former Chief Editor of Plastics World and Purchasing magazines and the former Editorial Director and Associate Publisher of Modern Mold and Tooling. Doug is also co-author of two leading books on supply chain management: “Straight to the Bottom Line” and “On-Demand Supply Management”.

Karen Laird is based out of the Netherlands and her professional experience includes current work in PR and marketing at People Creating Value, as well as acting as the editor/publisher at Laird Publishing, and the chief editor/assistant publisher at Media Business Press. She is a longtime veteran of the plastics industry, and reports on all things sustainability related in her weekly Green Matters column.

Debbie Sniderman’s Renewable Report is PlasticsToday’s new weekly column on renewable energy and alternative energy, covering opportunities in this growing field for plastics processors. Debbie writes for, owns, and acts as a consultant with VI Ventures, an R&D and manufacturing consulting company for renewable energy products and technologies.

“Our dedication and commitment to serving the media needs of the global plastics processing marketplace continue with the promotion of John and Tony, and addition of contributing editors Doug, Karen, and Debbie.  PlasticsToday will continue to expand its reach and targeted content for key emerging markets and maintain its position as The Global Community for Plastics Professionals,” stated Stephen Corrick, VP and Executive Director for UBM Canon Publishing.

PlasticsToday is currently recruiting another person to join its editorial staff on a full-time basis, and it has a full portfolio of products lined up for 2012, including its NPE 2012 Preview Issue, Newsletter, and Microsite, the continuation of its Extrusion Expert and Injection Molding Webinar Series, enhanced website, and more. 

PlasticsToday is the sister property and sponsor of UBM Canon’s leading plastics events PLASTEC, Plast-Ex, and ExpoPlast, and is also teaming up with Medical Product Manufacturing News this December to launch a new conference on Innovations in Medical Polymers. To learn more about PlasticsToday, visit www.plasticstoday.com.

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About UBM Canon

UBM Canon, the leading B2B media company dedicated exclusively to the global $3.0 trillion advanced manufacturing sector, helps support the flow of information, commerce and innovation in such sophisticated segments as medical devices and pharmaceutical development. UBM Canon also addresses cutting-edge developments in broader areas of advanced engineering design and manufacturing, and manufacturing processes and packaging. UBM Canon is part of UBM plc (UBM.L) a global provider of media and information services for professional B2B communities and markets.

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UBM Canon, the Global Authority on the Medical Device Industry, Announces Key Hires in the U.S. and Asia to Complement Its Expanding Marketing and Advertiser Media Solutions Team

Los Angeles, CA (October 17, 2011) - UBM Canon, the world’s leading medical device industry resource continues to build upon its tradition of a strong consultative media solutions sales approach with the addition of two key new hires for the U.S. and Chinese markets.

“Without a doubt UBM Canon’s product portfolio provides an unparalleled platform for the medtech industry,” said Shannon Alo-Mendosa, Director of Sales.  “Medical device industry manufacturers, suppliers and OEMs have the benefit of such powerful marketing capabilities with a consultative media sales process.  I’m pleased to announce the addition of Brian Toole as Media Sales Director in the U.S. and Grace Guo as our Media Sales Manager in China.”

Effective October 17, Brian Toole will be the Sales Director for the FL, NY, MD, MI OH and PA markets.  Brian’s extensive B2B sales background includes Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Public Health and Corporate sectors for industry leaders such as: BNP Media, Reed Business Information, VerticalNet and Dun & Bradstreet.

Effective October 24, Grace Guo will join UBM Canon as the first dedicated Sales Director for China and will be based out of Beijing.  With relevant sector background, Grace’s B2B experience includes working with OEM clients such as Johnson & Johnson, Siemens and GE.

“Our commitment to serving the needs of the global medical device marketplace continues with the addition of Brian and Grace.  Our advertising and marketing partners have a valuable resource regardless of their needs - locally and globally,” stated Stephen Corrick, VP and Executive Director for UBM Canon Publishing.

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About UBM Canon

UBM Canon, the leading B2B media company dedicated exclusively to the global $3.0 trillion advanced manufacturing sector, helps support the flow of information, commerce and innovation in such sophisticated segments as medical devices and pharmaceutical development. UBM Canon also addresses cutting-edge developments in broader areas of advanced engineering design and manufacturing, and manufacturing processes and packaging. UBM Canon is part of UBM plc (UBM.L) a global provider of media and information services for professional B2B communities and markets.

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Distinguished Speaker Dr. Elizabeth Mansfield Joins IVD Technology For Upcoming Webcast:

The Regulation of Companion Diagnostics: Current Status and Updates

Los Angeles, CA (October 13, 2011) - IVD Technology, a UBM Canon leading brand focused on in vitro diagnostics technologies including research, development, and manufacturing, today announced an upcoming webinar that will cover the most significant emerging trend in the industry - companion diagnostics for personalized medicine.

The featured speaker for this webcast is Dr. Elizabeth Mansfield, the Director of the Personalized Medicine Staff at the FDA’s Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety (OIVD). Dr. Mansfield will provide insight into the FDA’s companion diagnostic device guidance.

“You do not want to miss this important webcast on companion diagnostics, an area that will influence the direction of the IVD industry for many years,” stated Richard Park, Editor-in-Chief, IVD Technology. “Dr. Mansfield will discuss the FDA’s rationale for its policy and the labeling recommendations for both therapeutic and diagnostics devices.”

Mansfield will also cover the definition of a companion diagnostic and the types of IVDs that would and would not be considered companion diagnostics.

After her presentation, Dr. Mansfield will participate in a live Q&A session, moderated by Park. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and join in the discussion about the regulation of companion diagnostics.

The webcast will take place on Thursday, November 10 at 9:00 a.m. PT (12:00 p.m. ET).  There is a small registration fee to attend.  The event will be archived for six months on the IVD Technology website and in the Qmed webcast archive.

For more information about Dr. Mansfield and the webcast or to register, please click here.

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About UBM Canon

UBM Canon, the leading B2B media company dedicated exclusively to the global $3.0 trillion advanced manufacturing sector, helps support the flow of information, commerce and innovation in such sophisticated segments as medical devices and pharmaceutical development. UBM Canon also addresses cutting-edge developments in broader areas of advanced engineering design and manufacturing, and manufacturing processes and packaging. UBM Canon is part of UBM plc (UBM.L) a global provider of media and information services for professional B2B communities and markets.

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Leading Medical Device Industry Resource Qmed Reveals Significant Enhancements Based on User-Driven Feedback

Re-design and improved search functionality make it even easier for OEMs and qualified medical device suppliers to connect and succeed

Los Angeles, CA (October 3, 2011) - Qmed.com, the world’s only 100% qualified medical device supplier directory, search engine, and central industry resource, today revealed its new user-driven re-design and enhanced platform.  The new design and streamlined navigation is based on user research and feedback, SEO performance research and best practices, and continuous analysis over the past 16 months.

Qmed’s new user experience will allow medical device manufacturers to more efficiently research, identify, and select qualified suppliers during the product design cycle, as well as stay connected to the industry with the latest medtech news and information.

“We know how extremely important it is for OEMs to find qualified suppliers for their medical device products. The new Qmed interface and functionality provides users with clearly identified supplier qualifications and is visible on the home page, search results, and supplier pages,” stated Tim Simone, Qmed Brand Director. “We also made our wide range of resources, including industry news and editorial content, a central focus with easy and fast navigation throughout the entire site.”

The now streamlined navigation bar and enhanced search functionality allows Qmed users to easily find more information about each qualified supplier including: the markets they serve, technical abilities, quality control, and certifications, as well as the ability to quickly access resources such as white papers, videos, news stories, product categories, and other company information.

New social media capabilities have also been introduced. Users can now like a listing on Facebook, Twitter, and share on LinkedIn. Users can also sign-up for Qmed alerts delivered via email, add a listing as a favorite, and email a listing to a friend or colleague.

“Our commitment to the medical engineering community remains that Qmed will continue to provide the most comprehensive and efficient supplier-sourcing experience for medical device OEMs,” said Simone. “These augmentations represent the immense importance we place on providing users with the resources and tools to help them quickly and effectively source qualified suppliers and find the information they need.”

Qmed launched in April 2010 and has become the main connection point for medical device manufacturers as proven by its up to 73,000 unique visitors per month, and over 500,000 unique visitors per year. Qmed focuses on building the most robust, content-rich platform for OEMs and qualified medical device suppliers by enhancing search capabilities and developing tools that efficiently create business connections for the medtech industry.

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About Qmed

Qmed is the world’s ONLY 100% qualified medical device supplier directory, search engine and industry resource, created exclusively for OEMs actively researching and sourcing qualified suppliers, products, and services during the product design cycle. Powered by advanced keyword search and embedded with relevant supplier and industry content, rich media, and RFP opportunities, Qmed is the critical resource used to connect medical device OEMs with qualified suppliers. From medical contract manufacturers to stock component suppliers and medical device consultancies, Qmed’s powerful search tool, directory, and white paper library serves only relevant, editorially screened supplier listings and resources to provide the most efficient supplier-sourcing experience for medical device OEMs. Qualified suppliers are determined by verification of the following criteria: currently working with medical device OEMs, exhibit at medical device industry trade shows, are GMP compliant, ISO 9000, and/or FDA-registered.

About UBM Canon

UBM Canon, the leading B2B media company dedicated exclusively to the global $3.0 trillion advanced manufacturing sector, helps support the flow of information, commerce and innovation in such sophisticated segments as medical devices and pharmaceutical development. UBM Canon also addresses cutting-edge developments in broader areas of advanced engineering design and manufacturing, and manufacturing processes and packaging. UBM Canon is part of UBM plc (UBM.L) a global provider of media and information services for professional B2B communities and markets.

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Joanna Siddiqui
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UBM Canon
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E-mail: Joanna.Siddiqui@ubm.com 

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Med Ad News to Host Virtual Career Fair for Healthcare Communications Industry 

NEWTOWN, PA (September 27, 2011) - Med Ad News, the trusted source of pharmaceutical business and marketing news, announces it will host its first-ever virtual career fair tailored to the healthcare communications industry from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 12.

The $500 billion pharmaceutical industry spends nearly $30 billion annually on marketing for drugs, and leading healthcare communications agencies, like those featured in Med Ad News, are charged with marketing those products. These agencies are currently searching for new talent from a variety of disciplines to add to their teams in places like New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago.

The Med Ad News Virtual Career Fair will connect pharma marketing professionals and motivated candidates - ranging from entry level to experienced specialists - with employers who are actively recruiting team members.

The new live event is being presented by the editors and publishers of one of the industry’s most respected magazines and will provide attendees with access from the convenience of their own computers. 

“With pharmaceutical ad agencies and brand organizations always on the prowl for talent, and so many candidates seeking opportunities in marketing, we thought it’d be a good idea to use technology to bring everyone together in one virtual space,” said Chris Truelove, Editor in Chief of Med Ad News. “Whether for an experienced industry professional or a young person right out of college, this is a great way to simplify the search process.” 

Participants will be able to chat in real time with reps from leading ad agencies and marketing services companies, network and increase their employment prospects, view jobs online and receive an employer directory at the event, and upload and share their resumes and portfolios. 

The virtual career fair provides an online environment that allows companies to share information, post career opportunities, and interact with job candidates via chat and in-show email. Attendees can apply to jobs and meet with recruiters or hiring managers. 

Interactive spaces within the virtual career fair include exhibit halls with sponsor booths, an auditorium for featured conference sessions, resource libraries, and a networking lounge. 

Registration is free. For more information or to become a sponsor, contact Dan Becker at daniel.becker@ubm.com or call (973)-808-1191. Log onto http://www.pharmalive.com/medadnewscareerfair to register.  

Med Ad News, launched in 1982, is the pharmaceutical industry’s magazine of choice for insight into successful business and marketing strategies.

About Med Ad News
The pharmaceutical industry’s publication of record for more than 25 years, Med Ad News provides broad coverage and incisive analysis of the issues, events, trends, and strategies shaping pharmaceutical business, marketing, and sales. More than 16,500 readers - comprising corporate executives, marketing, sales, and product managers - receive Med Ad News 12 times per year. Med Ad News is a publication of UBM Canon Pharmaceutical Media Group. 

About UBM Canon
UBM Canon, the leading B2B media company dedicated exclusively to the global $3.0 trillion advanced manufacturing sector, helps support the flow of information, commerce and innovation in such sophisticated segments as medical devices and pharmaceutical development. UBM Canon also addresses cutting-edge developments in broader areas of advanced engineering design and manufacturing, and manufacturing processes and packaging. UBM Canon is part of UBM (UBM.L) a global provider of media and information services for professional B2B communities and markets.

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Qmed - The Premier Source for OEMs Seeking Suppliers and Products in Medical Device Industry - Reconfirms its Leadership with the Highest Traffic Month to Date

Qmed surpasses 73,000 unique users and 272,000 page views in August

Los Angeles, CA (September 15, 2011) - Qmed.com, the world’s only 100% qualified medical device supplier directory and search engine, today announced it reached its highest website traffic month ever in August with over 73,000 unique visitors and 272,000 page views. Qmed’s number of monthly unique visitors has continued to climb since its launch in April 2010 proving it has the furthest reach into the medical device industry and is the global source for medical device manufacturers actively sourcing qualified suppliers, product design information, news, and technology.

“This high level of user engagement demonstrates that Qmed is without a doubt the central connection point for the medical device industry,” stated Tim Simone, Qmed Brand Director. “This unique monthly traffic represents the most active group of medical device professionals that are sourcing suppliers of products and services, as well as keeping pace with the industry. Everyday Qmed brings together the largest known audience of medical device OEMs and suppliers and our continuously growing traffic shows not only the quantity of those engaging with our content and resources, but also the quality of the users.”

Qmed registered users are comprised of engineers, regulatory professionals, corporate management, QA/QC, and purchasing titles and are the most dynamic users researching and sourcing qualified suppliers, products and services. Qmed users are able to access resources including white papers, webcasts, videos, events, and breaking news covering trends and technology in the industry. Medical device professionals are able to access Qmed’s powerful search engine and research suppliers without registering.  Supplier and product information is also provided via categories ranging from medical contract manufacturers to stock component suppliers.

Qmed’s powerful search tool, directory, and white paper library serves only relevant, editorially screened supplier listings and resources to provide the most efficient supplier-sourcing experience for medical device OEMs.

About Qmed

Qmed is the world’s preeminent ONLY 100% qualified medical device supplier directory, search engine and industry resource, created exclusively for OEMs actively researching and sourcing qualified suppliers, products, and services during the product design cycle. Powered by advanced keyword search and embedded with relevant supplier and industry content, rich media, and RFP opportunities, Qmed is the critical resource used to connect medical device OEMs with qualified suppliers. From medical contract manufacturers to stock component suppliers and medical device consultancies, Qmed’s powerful search tool, directory, and white paper library serves only relevant, editorially screened supplier listings and resources to provide the most efficient supplier-sourcing experience for medical device OEMs. Qualified suppliers are determined by verification of the following criteria: currently working with medical device OEMs, exhibit at medical device industry trade shows, are GMP compliant, ISO 9000, and/or FDA-registered.

About UBM Canon

UBM Canon, the leading B2B media company dedicated exclusively to the global $3.0 trillion advanced manufacturing sector, helps support the flow of information, commerce and innovation in such sophisticated segments as medical devices and pharmaceutical development. UBM Canon also addresses cutting-edge developments in broader areas of advanced engineering design and manufacturing, and manufacturing processes and packaging. UBM Canon is part of UBM (UBM.L) a global provider of media and information services for professional B2B communities and markets.

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PlasticsToday Online Conference and Tradeshow Live Today

Renowned industry expert Dr. Neal Elliott to give keynote

Continuous Improvement in Injection Molding virtual event live today from 10am - 4pm ET

Los Angeles, CA (September 8, 2011) - PlasticsToday and Injection Molding, the plastics industry’s source for business-critical information and plastics processing technology insights, announced the first ever virtual conference for the plastics industry: Continuous Improvement in Injection Molding is live today. This online event has specific conference sessions that cover the path of continuous improvement for injection molders and plastics processing professionals. The event will provide industry insights on several topics that are relevant to molders every day, including energy efficiency, tooling technology, and controlled environment molding.

The virtual event takes place today, September 8, 2011, from 10am-4pm ET. Registration is free to attendees and is now available here.

During the live event today, attendees can interact and network directly with industry experts and peers, download valuable free information, and view webcast presentations directly from their desktop.

A keynote presentation by Dr. Neal Elliott, Associate Director for Research at the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) and an expert on energy policy, market, and technology thought-leader, will kick-off the virtual event.  Dr. Elliott will discuss, “The Outlook for Manufacturing: Optimism with a Dose of Caution.”

A variety of engaging presentations, panel discussions, and chat sessions round out the conference sessions for today including:

Session 1: Energy Efficiency: Measure, Control, Conserve, Dr. Michael Muller, Director of the Center for Advanced Energy Systems, will discuss his research team’s energy audits that helped multiple injection molding facilities make dramatic cuts in their energy usage.

Chat Session 1: Saving Energy in Your Molding Facility, Lowell Allen, Senior Vice President of Manufacturing, at The Rodon Group, a high-volume, small part injection molding specialist, will share his insights into the steps his company has taken to cut its energy use and become an overall more sustainable molder.

Session 2: Building Better Molds, In a panel led by PlasticsToday’s in-house moldmaking expert, Clare Goldsberry, Greg Roembke, Roembke Engineering, and Bob Lammon, Phoenix Proto, offer the latest advances in LSR and aluminum tooling.

Session 3: Cleanroom Injection Molding, Dale Behm, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Flambeau, Inc., and Tom Albano and Scott Mackler of Cleanroom Consulting LLC will walk through the do’s and dont’s of cleanroom installation. Multiple growth markets in molding require cleanrooms, learn what it takes to set one up at your plant.

Chat Session 2: Finding the Right Low-Cost Moldmaker, Bill Tobin, Injection Molding Consultant and Founder of WJT Associates, will be paired with representatives of two leading outsourcing firms; Frank Pellegrino, VP of Smart Souring, and Nick Lintner, Sourcing Associate with Force Beyond; for an interactive chat on best practices in tool sourcing, whether it’s from domestic or international suppliers.

Live Q&A will follow each session. Attend the event now, click here.

The virtual Sponsor Spaces will be staffed by suppliers, consultants, and others able to offer energy-saving equipment and services to the injection molding industry. These spaces will be equipped with white papers, videos, brochures, among other resources, and live-chat capabilities for conversations between attendees and suppliers.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to enter to win an iPad2.

Signature Sponsors for the virtual event include: ENGEL, Milacron LLC, and TMC of America, Inc, and Wittmann Battenfield.

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About UBM Canon

UBM Canon, the leading B2B media company dedicated exclusively to the global $3.0 trillion advanced manufacturing sector, helps support the flow of information, commerce and innovation in such sophisticated segments as medical devices and pharmaceutical development. UBM Canon also addresses cutting-edge developments in broader areas of advanced engineering design and manufacturing, and manufacturing processes and packaging. UBM Canon is part of UBM plc (UBM.L) a global provider of media and information services for professional B2B communities and markets. For more information, go to www.ubmcanon.com.

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PlasticsToday and Injection Molding Announce Keynote on Energy Efficiency and its Impact on the Plastics Industry

Internationally recognized expert to give unique technology insights and energy policy update from Washington, D.C.

Los Angeles, CA (August 16, 2011) - PlasticsToday and Injection Molding, the plastics industry’s source for business-critical information and plastics processing technology insights, today announced that Dr. Neal Elliott, an energy policy, market, and technology thought-leader will present a keynote address entitled, “The Outlook for Manufacturing: Optimism with a Dose of Caution,” for the upcoming online conference and tradeshow: Continuous Improvement in Injection Molding on September 8, 2011.

Dr. Neal Elliott, Associate Director for Research at the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) and an internationally recognized expert and author on energy efficiency and electric motor systems, will provide a high-level view of where energy efficiency technology and policy is now and where it is headed. Dr. Elliott will also provide a clear-cut cost/benefit analysis to help molders decide which steps will carry the biggest payback for their operations.

Dr. Elliott coordinates the overall research efforts of the ACEEE, but his nearly 20 years in Washington D.C. advocating on behalf of energy efficiency, particularly in industry, give him a unique insight into the efforts of manufacturers to reduce power usage and how the intersection of public technology and public policy affect those efforts.

“We are very excited to have Dr. Elliott as the keynote for our first online conference and tradeshow. He has a wealth of insight to offer molders in energy efficiency, as well as an extensive background in energy policy, electric motor systems, combined heat and power, and energy markets,” stated Matt Defosse, Editorial Director, PlasticsToday. “Attendees can easily access his webcast simply by registering and logging into the free event with the added opportunity to ask questions after the presentation.”

This conference features a series of webcasts that will have specific content covering the path of continuous improvement for injection molders and plastics processing professionals. The keynote will be followed by speaking sessions and panels that include discussions around: Energy Efficiency, Building Better Molds, and Cleanroom Injection Molding. Live Q&A will follow each session. Learn more here.

Registration is free to attendees and is available here. Attendees will also have the opportunity to enter to win an iPad2.

In addition to a series of webcasts, attendees can visit online tradeshow booths staffed by suppliers, consultants, and others able to offer energy-saving equipment and services to the injection molding industry. These spaces will be equipped with white papers, videos, brochures, among other resources, and live-chat capabilities for conversations between attendees and suppliers.

Signature Sponsors for the virtual event include: ENGEL, Milacron LLC, and TMC of America, Inc, and Wittmann Battenfield.

The Continuous Improvement in Injection Molding virtual event has several tiered sponsorship opportunities available that include speaking and exhibiting opportunities. Event sponsors benefit from interacting with a targeted, interested audience, high-quality lead generation, and audience-engagement data. Sponsor branding will be included in all attendee promotions that will run across PlasticsToday online and e-newsletter branded products as well as on any promotions to UBM Canon’s master data file of over 90,000 plastics professionals worldwide. Contact Sales Director John Guadagno at 203.601.3741 or john.guadagno@ubm.com for sponsor information.

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About UBM Canon

UBM Canon, the leading B2B media company dedicated exclusively to the global $3.0 trillion advanced manufacturing sector, helps support the flow of information, commerce and innovation in such sophisticated segments as medical devices and pharmaceutical development. UBM Canon also addresses cutting-edge developments in broader areas of advanced engineering design and manufacturing, and manufacturing processes and packaging. UBM Canon is part of UBM plc (UBM.L) a global provider of media and information services for professional B2B communities and markets. For more information, go to www.ubmcanon.com.

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Nannette Nolan
UBM Canon
Nannette.nolan@ubm.com
310.996.9468

MEDevice to Feature Keynote Addresses on Changing Regulatory Environment
San Diego presentations explore pre- and post-market medical device issues

Los Angeles, CA (August 4, 2011) - UBM Canon has announced details of the keynote addresses at next month’s inaugural MEDevice Forum-the September 13-14 conferences and supplier showcase in San Diego which focus upon current and emerging innovations in materials for medical applications and implant device development.

The Forum’s conferences will begin with a September 13th keynote address by Dr. Chandramallika (Molly) Ghosh, senior scientific reviewer in the Office of Device Evaluation, Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The presentation is entitled, “Submissions and Approvals for Innovative Devices: An FDA Update”.  Dr. Ghosh will discuss the FDA’s review approach for pre-market evaluation of medical devices, and provide an overview of the Medical Device Innovation initiative launched by FDA’s Center for the CDRH in 2011.

The next day’s address, entitled “Post Market-Enforcement and Risk Management”, will be delivered by Vipul Sheth, Vice President of Quality, Coronary/Peripheral for Medtronic. The presentation will discuss the impact of healthcare reform, increased regulatory scrutiny, FDA modernization and implementation of initiatives under the new commissioner, pricing pressures faced by industry, and the strengthening of regulatory systems in developing countries. Mr. Sheth will also offer insights into how medical device companies can prepare themselves for the future.   

Multiple presentations will follow these keynote addresses. Presentations in the Implantable Device Design track include: Part I: Applying Standards and Regulation to Implantable Device Design, Part II: Beyond ISO: Material Testing That You Should Do but Probably Don’t, Part III: Examining the Process, and Part IV: Working with Suppliers.

The presentations covered under the Applying New Materials to Enable Innovative Devices conference track include Part I: Addressing Materials Challenges, Part II: Materials and Electronics, and Parts III and IV: Applications for Specialty Materials: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead

About  Chandramallika (Molly) Ghosh

Dr. Ghosh holds a Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology from University of Louisiana at Monroe and did postdoctoral research at Purdue University. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology. She serves as a United States Expert on ISO TC 194, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee (TC) responsible for developing standards for biological evaluation of medical devices. She is a founding member of Medical Device Specialty Section (MDSS) at Society of Toxicology. Prior to joining FDA, Dr. Ghosh was the Associate Director of Toxicology at NAMSA, Ohio. Dr. Ghosh has presented and published over 50 papers and was an Adjunct (prestige appointment) Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology in the College of Pharmacy at University of Toledo, Ohio.

About Vipul Sheath

Mr. Sheath’s current responsibilities include Design Assurance Engineering for R&D projects that include Drug Eluting Stent products such as Endeavor and Resolute. He is responsible for Design Assurance activities at multiple sites - Santa Rosa, Danvers, MA, Galway Ireland and our recently acquired business Invatec (based in Switzerland and Italy) and Ardian (based in Mountain view, CA). Mr. Sheath reports directly to the General Manager of the Coronary business unit, as well as the VP of QA for the Cardiac /Vascular sector, and is accountable for all aspects of Quality Assurance for the Coronary business (approximately $1.5B in revenue). In previous roles at Medtronic, Mr. Sheath has supported the Endovascular business as Director of QA and successfully launched several projects and led a cross-functional team to resolve significant compliance issues related to clinical trials. He has overseen business integration activities post business acquisitions and participated in due diligence activities. Mr. Sheath has overseen all areas of QA during his tenure at Medtronic including product development support, manufacturing support, manufacturing transfer, business acquisition and integration, supplier quality, audit and compliance functions, software quality, configuration management and other shared services.  

About MEDeviceForum

The inaugural MEDevice Forum will focus on modern biomaterials and developing next-generation implant technology. The conference will also discuss how to successfully take next-generation devices that incorporate innovative technologies to market. The event will take place on September 13-14, 2011, from 9:00-4:00 PDT. Registration is now available. Admission to the conference is complimentary for employees of qualifying implantable device manufacturers. Supporting Organizations include ASM International, the Society of Plastics Engineers, and the Surfaces in Biomaterials Foundation.

About UBM Canon

UBM Canon is the leading producer of trade events and media brands that support the flow of information, commerce, and innovation in the world’s $3 trillion advanced, technology-based manufacturing sector, including the medical device, packaging, design engineering, process technology, automated assembly, electronics, quality control, and plastics processing segments.

 
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UBM Canon Introduces a compelling new Virtual Conference Focused on Track & Trace Solutions for the Pharma Sector

August 9, 2011, Fairfield, NJ - Leading events organizers UBM Canon and UBM Live, a division of UBM Plc (LSE: UBM), today announced a virtual conference event which will examine one of the key issues facing the Pharma and BioPharma supply chain, counterfeit drugs. Titled ‘Pharmaceutical Track & Trace Authentication: The Fight against Fake Drugs’, the event will take place on September 13^th from 6:00 to 14:00 New York time, 12:00 to 20:00 Paris time, and 11:00 to 19:00 London time and will be presented by UBM brands Pharmaceutical & Medical Packaging News, Tracking & Tracing Pharmaceutical Products, InnoPack and Pharmapack in association with CPhI Conferences. The conference will include resources for buyers and sellers of technologies and services that address track and trace applications, authentication, labeling and coding, tamper evidence, automatic identification and more.  The online format will offer a tradeshow-like set-up with supplier webinars, two “exhibition halls” and a lineup of featured speakers. Event registration is available by visiting: www.TrackandTraceEvent.com.

Confirmed speakers at the Conference include GS1, European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), EDQM - Department for Biological Standardisation, OMCL Network and HealthCare (DBO), Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) and Rx-360, as well as Signature Sponsor, Systech, and Executive Sponsor, Cognex.

“In recent years, issues surrounding counterfeit and tainted ingredients and pharmaceuticals have come to the forefront of the pharmaceutical and biopharm industries. These concerns not only affect the players within these sectors, they trickle down to end-users and put patient’s lives at risk. It is of exceptional importance that ingredients used for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals are not only authentic and safe at the time of production, but are also transported in a secure fashion so that they are not compromised at any point along the way,” noted Haf Cennydd, UBM Live Brand Director.  “We have created this virtual event with the intention of offering a convenient format for key players in the industry to commune on this topic and find the best solutions and resources available to address these concerns.”

The online format provides a compelling forum for participants to get the latest up-to-date news on this critical topic for the pharmaceutical packaging industry. With free admission it offers unparalleled accessibility to both exhibitors and attendees who are able to participate from anywhere in the world. Exhibitors will benefit from the event by gaining access to a targeted audience of senior pharma decision makers who are seeking to find solutions for the growing threats of quality and counterfeiting in pharmaceutical ingredients production. Attendees will have the opportunity to directly interact with exhibitors who provide the services and products they are looking for, as well as access to an easily navigable program of sessions presented by thought leaders in the industry.

UBM Live’s market leading annual schedule of pharma brands includes CPhI for pharmaceutical ingredients, ICSE for contract services and outsourcing, P-MEC Europe for pharmaceutical equipment, machinery and technology, InnoPack for innovative packaging concepts in the pharmaceutical packaging market, and BioPh for the biopharmaceuticals market. Collocated annual events include South America (25-26, August, Transamerica Expo Centre, Sao Paulo, Brazil 2011), Worldwide (25-27, October, Messe Frankfurt, Germany 2011), India (30 November - 2 December, 2011, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, India), Japan (21-23 March, 2012, Tokyo Big Sight Exhibition Center, Japan) and China (26-28 June, 2012, SNIEC, Shanghai, China).

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