[January 15, 2013]

GlobalSpec Announces Free Industrial Processing Online Tradeshow & Event

Who: GlobalSpec, the leading specialized vertical search, information services, e-publishing and online events company serving the engineering, technical and industrial communities, recently acquired by IHS (News - Alert) Inc. (NYSE: IHS)

What: GlobalSpec Online Trade Shows & Events are one-day, live and interactive sessions that connect a worldwide community of suppliers and distributors with their target market of engineering, technical and industrial professionals. At this free online event, meet with leading manufacturers and listen to industry experts eager to share their solutions for keeping your facilities and operations running safely, smoothly, and efficiently. Learn of the latest trends, technologies, and innovations across key industrial processing technology areas including: fluid/gas handling equipment; thermal processing; solids handling; plus filtration, separation, and recycling. Attendees can also interact with exhibitors and leading suppliers, network with their peers, participate in key educational sessions and gain the knowledge needed to help their companies remain competitive in today's marketplace.

When: Wednesday, January 16, 2013, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST (8:00 AM - 1:00 PM PST)

• Visit the many booths in the Exhibit Hall, chat with booth representatives, learn about new products, and more.
• Visit the Knowledge Exchange and interact with other attendees.
• Visit the Resource Center and download all materials of interest.

Where: Free registration online at http://bit.ly/V4jqm0.

Event Schedule

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST (8:30 AM - 9:30 AM PST)

Commercial and Industrial Insulation / Safety and Sustainability
Presented by Steve Oslica, director of marketing, Pittsburgh Corning (News - Alert)

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM EST (9:30 AM - 10:30 AM PST)

Simplify PID Tuning to Meet Process Objectives
Presented by Greg McMillan, senior fellow, Emerson (News - Alert) Process Management

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM EST (10:30 AM - 11:30 AM PST)

Electronic Design Trends in PLC-based Control Systems
Presented by Navin Kommaraju, engineering manager, Texas Instruments (News - Alert)

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EST (11:30 AM - 12:30 AM PST)

I/O on Ethernet… What do I need to know
Presented by Jason Haldeman, product marketing lead specialist, Phoenix Contact (News - Alert)

About GlobalSpec

GlobalSpec, recently acquired by IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS), is the leading provider of digital media solutions designed to connect industrial marketers with their target audience of engineering, technical, industrial, scientific and manufacturing sector professionals. GlobalSpec provides its registered users with a domain-expert search engine to search more than 50,000 supplier catalogs by specification, a broad range of proprietary and aggregated Web-based content, over 15 annual online events, and more than 70 e-newsletters - helping them search for and locate products and services, learn about suppliers and access comprehensive technical content. For suppliers, GlobalSpec helps generate awareness, demand and engagement opportunities among the professionals they are looking to reach - from inbox to desktop, through networks and via real-time engagement.

About IHS (www.ihs.com)

IHS (NYSE: IHS) is the leading source of information, insight and analytics in critical areas that shape today's business landscape. Businesses and governments in more than 165 countries around the globe rely on the comprehensive content, expert independent analysis and flexible delivery methods of IHS to make high-impact decisions and develop strategies with speed and confidence. IHS has been in business since 1959 and became a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange in 2005. Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, USA, IHS is committed to sustainable, profitable growth and employs more than 6,000 people in 31 countries around the world.

IHS is a registered trademark of IHS Inc. All other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. © 2013 IHS Inc. All rights reserved.

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