Delivery specifications
On this page you will find all the technical information needed to correctly submit your advertisement for our print editions. Proper preparation of your file ensures that your message appears with the highest quality and without delay in our trade magazines.
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Specifications Advertisements
Submission specifications for commercial statements and advertisements.
File formats
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Certified PDF (preferred)
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- PDF (print quality, fonts and images embedded, be careful with transparency)
- Short naming with the allowed characters a to z, 0 to 9 and _ and no special characters / $ *
Additional Information
- T.b.v. cutting marks page position: middle.
- If descending: 3 mm all round handling.
- Do not use spot colours, convert to CMYK.
- Images minimum resolution of 300 dpi at actual print size (100%).
- Do not use frame borders at 1/4 + 1/2 page ad.
- A PDF should consist of only 1 page.
Advertisement Formats
Note: For 1/1 and 2/1 pages, a 3mm bleed all around is mandatory. Make sure that backgrounds and bleeding images continue in this margin to avoid white edges after cutting. Text and logos should remain at least 5mm inside the cutting edge.
Editorial Content Specifications
Guidelines for submitting articles and associated images.
Editorial rules
- Inset: Informative and editorial; write in the third person.
- Titles: No company or product names in (sub)headings.
- Quotes: Fully introduce the person once (name, position, company); thereafter, use only the surname.
- Limitations: No logos, name and address details, websites, QR codes or slogans.
- Word limit: 1/1 page: maximum 350 words, 2/1 page: maximum 500 words.
Photography & Images
- Give the photo files a clear name (e.g. project_xxx_photo1).
- There may no logo, watermark or mention of photographer/website/company in the photos.
- Each photo must be accompanied by a photo caption (please state clearly which caption belongs to which photo).
- Agree that we use the images free in space and time. (Please include any source references).
General & Contact
Technical Data
Other information
A high-resolution PDF must be submitted via the AdPortal. You will receive an email with an upload link from us for this purpose.
Any questions?
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the delivery specifications or how to submit your material. Our team is ready to help you.