Released on = June 30, 2006, 9:53 am

Press Release Author = Penton Media

Industry = Management

Press Release Summary = Penton Media announced today that David Drickhamer has been
appointed Editorial Director and Associate Publisher for the Supply Chain group
publications. The group includes: Logistics Today, logisticstoday.com, Material
Handling Management and mhmonline.com.

Press Release Body = CLEVELAND, OHIO - June 30, 2006 - Penton Media announced today
that David Drickhamer has been appointed Editorial Director and Associate Publisher
for the Supply Chain group publications. The group includes: Logistics Today,
logisticstoday.com, Material Handling Management and mhmonline.com.

Drickhamer, age 37, was previously Editor-in-Chief of Material Handling Management.
In his new role he will be responsible for the editorial direction of Material
Handling Management and Logistics Today, as well as eMedia content and events for
both brands.

\"These important markets, as well as our MHM and LT brands, continue to transform
and grow," said David Madonia, Publishing Director of Penton's Supply Chain group.
"In terms of the total supply chain, logistics and material handling are connected
in many ways, yet both are very unique. This strategic move will bolster our
industry coverage and strengthen each brand independently.\"

"Logistics and material handling are at the crux of the global economy today,"
Drickhamer added. "With such a diverse and challenging range of issues and
technology developments facing these industries, I'm fortunate to have the
opportunity to work with the experienced and talented team of business journalists
on Logistics Today and Material Handling Management."

Prior to joining Material Handling Management, Drickhamer was a member of the
editorial staff of IndustryWeek magazine, where he managed research-intensive
projects and wrote extensively about lean manufacturing and process improvement.
Before that he covered a variety of industries with various publications including
Metal Heat Treating, Forging and Welding Design & Fabrication.

Drickhamer\'s promotion coincides with the promotion of David Blanchard from
editor-in-chief of Logistics Today to editor-in-chief of IndustryWeek.

About Logistics Today
Logistics Today ( www.logisticstoday.com ) is published monthly and is circulated to
about 85,000 logistics professionals at medium to large manufacturing and
distribution companies across several sectors, primarily industrial products,
consumer goods, transportation services, high-tech, food and beverage, chemicals and
pharmaceuticals, and automotive. Logistics Today provides the right mix of
strategic, forward-looking news, analysis and research to help you develop
best-in-class supply chains.

About Material Handling Management
Published monthly, Material Handling Management ( www.mhmonline.com) brings together
a community of Supply Chain and Material Handling professionals to inspire and drive
their quest for operational excellence. MHM explores the issues, trends, products,
technology, and best practices that enable Material Handling managers to succeed in
today's hyper-competitive global economy.

About Penton Media, Inc.
Penton Media, Inc. (http://www.penton.com/) is a diversified business-to-business
media company that produces market-focused magazines, trade shows and conferences,
and online media. Penton\'s integrated media portfolio serves the following
industries: supply chain; aviation; design/engineering; electronics; food/retail;
government/compliance; Internet/information technology; leisure/hospitality;
manufacturing; mechanical systems/construction and natural products.
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Web Site = http://www.logisticstoday.com

Contact Details = Carrie Drozdz
cdrozdz@mhmonline.com
216-931-9482