Founded in 1886, Penton Media is one of the largest business-to-business media companies in the United States. The company serves the real estate, retail, transportation, automotive, logistics, manufacturing, marketing, construction, engineering and health care and hospitality industries. Penton Media offers a range of multichannel marketing opportunities through more than 140 Web sites, over 100 trade magazines, approximately 500 information data products, and nearly 90 trade shows and conferences. The company maintains a network of more than 30 offices. Additionally, it has a work force of over 1,600 employees. Penton Media s products are available under the American Cowman, American Printer, American Machinist, American Trucker and Auto Electronics brands. the company provides printing and publishing services. Its customers include exhibitors, advertisers, sponsors and marketers