Penton’s Medical Design Launches Redesigned Web Site
2/28/2008
NEW YORK (February 28, 2008) - Penton Media's Medical Design, a leading information source for the medical device industry, today announced the launch of its redesigned Web site at www.MedicalDesign.com. The new site offers dedicated content sections on key industry topics, expanded product coverage, streamlined navigation and advanced search functionality. A key feature of the redesigned site is "One Stop" content organization that allows visitors to quickly locate and access relevant news and research by market and/or topic.
"One Stop" sections include site areas dedicated to regulatory affairs, business services, software, testing, environmental controls, contract manufacturing, engineering, prototyping, materials, molding, pumps, valves, IV components, tubing, electrical components, motors and motion control.
MedicalDesign.com continues to provide daily updated coverage of key industry headlines and news; online access to Medical Design industry rankings and awards; "Talking Medical" and "From Shop Floor to Software" columns by staff editors; and a comprehensive trade show calendar listing of key industry events. In addition, the site now offers a premium subscription option that provides real-time access to each complete weekly print edition of Medical Design and a fully searchable archive of all magazine news content, dating back to 2001.
Online advertising and marketer enhancements include larger advertising banner sizes; "One Stop" advertising opportunities that provide exclusive placement throughout section pages; white paper, podcast and Webcast sponsorship opportunities and the "Ask The Experts" feature, which enables advertisers to interact directly with prospects and customers, and establish thought leadership in targeted industry areas.
"We're excited to launch this comprehensive redesign and expansion of Medical Design's online presence," said Bill Rodman, publisher. "The new MedicalDesign.com is the definitive destination for professionals looking for the latest information to expand their knowledge of the trends, technology and advances that make up the medical device industry."
For additional Web site and publication information, please visit www.MedicalDesign.com. For information on advertising and integrated marketing opportunities, please contact Medical Design publisher Bill Rodman at (216) 931-9636 or bill.rodman@penton.com.
Founded in 2001, Medical Design is a preferred magazine of engineering and management decisionmakers in the medical device industry. It provides coverage of news, events, trends and topics across the industry, including management, productivity, product design and development; and issues related to regulatory compliance in the medical device market. The magazine is targeted to 40,000 engineers, engineering managers and technical personnel engaged in the product design, development and manufacturing equipment for the medical device and biomedical industry. The magazine's Web site, www.MedicalDesign.com is the industry's fastest growing online destination, providing original content, e-newsletters and online seminars for visitors.
Penton Media, Inc. is the largest independent business-to-business media company in the U.S., serving more than six million business professionals every month. The company's market-leading brands are focused on 30 industries and include 113 trade magazines, 145 Web sites, 150 industry trade shows and conferences, and more than 500 information data products. Headquartered in New York City, the privately held company is owned by MidOcean Partners and U.S. Equity Partners II, an investment fund sponsored by Wasserstein & Co., LP, and its co-investors. For additional information on the company and its businesses, visit www.penton.com.
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