PENTON NAMES NEW EDITORIAL DIRECTOR AND ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER FOR SUPPLY CHAIN GROUP
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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