Motion, Drive &AutomationLeading Trade Fair for Power Transmission and Control

11–15 April 2005Hannover, Germany

The top technology event of the year.

The international flagship fair.

Motion, Drive & Automation ranks as the world’s largest and most important event for the powertransmission and control sector. 1,300 exhibitors from more than 40 countries showcase key technologies for application throughout industry.

Motion, Drive & Automation not only provides visitorswith a complete update on the latest developments in power transmission and fluid power – it also presents a complete array of industrial automationtechnology. Thanks to its unique synergy effects, thistrade show is a magnet for industry professionalsfrom all over the globe.

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More power foryour internationalbusiness.

Unique line-up of interrelated technologies.

At Motion, Drive & Automation the spotlight is onintegration as opposed to stand-alone systems. The ten leading international trade shows that make up the HANNOVER FAIR reflect the growingconvergence of industrial technology.

The neighbouring trade shows Factory Automation,Digital Factory and Subcontracting generate decisive synergy effects. By exhibiting at Motion,Drive & Automation your high-tech products and solutions are guaranteed to reach a broad audience of decision-makers from all sectors of industry.

In short, Motion, Drive & Automation is the idealopportunity to demonstrate the key innovations and developments that keep the wheels of industryturning.

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Electrical and mechanical power transmissionGear wheels and gear systems ■ Gear systems forstationary functions ■ Gears for vehicles ■ Steeringsystems and axles ■ Infinitely adjustable gears ■ Othergear systems ■ Roller bearings ■ Plain bearings ■

Linear technology ■ Couplings ■ Brakes and brakesystems ■ Belt drive and chain drive systems ■

Other power transmission components ■ Lubricants ■

Expert systems ■ Power transmission accessories ■

Electric motors ■ Electronic power transmissionsystems, electric drive systems and motor protectionequipment ■ Internal combustion engines ■ Services

Fluid power transmission – hydraulics and pneumaticsHydraulic pumps ■ Hydraulic motors, cylinders anddrives ■ Hydraulic valves ■ Hydraulic accumulators ■

Hydraulic units and systems ■ Test rigs ■ Waterhydraulics ■ Hydraulic fluids, filters, hoses ■

Central lubrication systems and lubrication pumps ■

Pneumatic motors, cylinders ■ Pneumatic valves ■

Maintenance units ■ Complete pneumatic controlunits ■ Pressure transformers, dual fluid actuators ■

Pressure switches ■ Hoses and hose connectors ■

Seals and accessories ■ Services ■ Hydraulic blocks,cartridge valves

Motion, Drive &Automation brings together an integrated array of exhibits geared to the requirements of all sectors of industry, both nationally and internationally.

75,500 visitors 1,300 exhibitors55,000 m2 net display area

All the relevant visitor target groups at one place and one time.

Motion, Drive & Automation attracts top decision-makers (managers, development engineers, procurement specialists) from all the relevant user industries:■ Mechanical and plant engineering■ Electrical engineering/electronics ■ Automotive industry

(including component suppliers) ■ Industrial IT

The visitors come from countries all over the world – and are empowered to make important investment decisions. An ideal basis for getting down to business.

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The driving forcebehind powertransmission andcontrol.

Forums and special events.

The role of trade shows has changed significantly in recent years. The emphasis has shifted away from ‘pure’ product information towards value-added benefits such as knowledge transfer.

Visitors demand a comprehensive update on thelatest products, processes, solutions and marketdevelopments. The HANNOVER FAIR boasts an unrivalled program of forums, group presentationsand special events – above all in the area of powertransmission and control.

Take advantage of these opportunities to establishcontacts and build new customer relationships.

Special events at Motion, Drive & Automation

The special events at Motion, Drive & Automationfocus on key issues such as:

■ Water hydraulics■ Sealing technology■ Condition monitoring systems■ Miniaturized actuators

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■ Unique synergiesThe unique combination of trade shows at the HANNOVER FAIR unlocks additional sources of visitor potential.

■ New sales marketsThe integration of different areas of technology at the HANNOVER FAIR generates valuable synergies and paves the way directly to new business opportunities.

Motion, Drive & Automation offers a set of uniquebenefits that will put your business on the fast track.

■ Unrivalled international appeal24,500 of the visitors to Motion, Drive & Automationcome from outside Germany. This is your chance to reach decision-makers, experts and users from a broad spectrum of more than 60 countries.

■ Highly-quality audience Only at Motion, Drive & Automation can you establish contact with so many business leaders from so many different sectors of industry. Every two years this international flagship fair provides a central meeting-place for designers, development engineers, researchers and top managers in the capital goods industry – from all over the world.

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The benefits of Motion, Drive &Automation.

Your products and solutions are in high demand.

Innovations in the area of power transmission and control have a decisive impact on the competitiveness of whole sectors of industry. This is why thousands of decision-makers come to Hannover to see what’s available on the world market – and what your company has to offer.

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Germany 51,000

Other countries 24,500

Total number of visitors 75,500

Germany 51,000

EU 14,000

Eastern Europe 2,000

Rest of Europe 2,500

America 2,000

Asia 4,000

Senior management 15,000

Research/development/design 20,000

Planning/work scheduling 4,500

Manufacturing/production 7,500

Production monitoring/quality control 2,400

Maintenance/servicing 4,200

Purchasing/procurement 6,000

*More than one reply possible

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Visitors’ areas of responsibility*

Business sectors of visitors*

Breakdown of visitors

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Energy 2,000

Manufacturing industry 48,500

Basic materials and primary

products industry 13,800

– Chemical industry 2,100

– Iron and steel 2,800

– Metal products 6,600

– Miscellaneous 4,100

Capital goods industry 32,000

– Mechanical and plant engineering 18,500

– Electrical engineering and electronics 6,500

– Automotive industry (incl. component suppliers) 5,000

– Miscellaneous 4,200

Consumer goods industry 3,000

Construction industry 1,700

Distributive trades 6,500

Services 5,500

Public authorities and institutions 1,800

*More than one reply possible

Ten international trade shows. One single marketplace.

The convergence of industrial technologies requiresnew trade show concepts which generate genuinevalue-added benefits for exhibitors as well as visitors.

The HANNOVER FAIR brings together ten interrelatedtrade shows under a single unifying umbrella. In short,it is the ideal platform for presenting cross-industryinnovations and solutions – above all in the area of surface treatment. The ten-in-one concept of theHANNOVER FAIR opens up unique synergies and benefits:

More international coverageIn recent years the HANNOVER FAR has attracted an increasing number of professionals and decision-makers from outside Germany’s borders. This in turn generates new international sales opportunitiesfor your company.

More professional visitorsThanks to the integrated line-up of flagship shows at the HANNOVER FAIR, visitors have access to an unparalleled amount of information. And the synergies between the individual trade shows maximize visitor attendance at your stand.

More decision-makers The HANNOVER FAIR presents an unrivalled array of leading-edge technology for all sectors of industry.It serves as a magnet for decision-makers working in the areas of procurement, design, development and manufacturing.

More sectors of industry One trade show – all sectors of industry. A single presentation at the HANNOVER FAIR enables you todispense with numerous other single-industry tradeshows. This saves time and money.

HANNOVER FAIR:the top technologyevent of the year.

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Motion, Drive & AutomationLeading trade fair for Power Transmissionand Control (Halls 17, 19–26)

Digital FactoryTrade fair for Integrated Processesand IT Solutions (Hall 16)

Factory AutomationLeading trade fair for Production Automation(Halls 7–9, 11, 14–17)

EnergyLeading trade fair for Energy Technology, Renewable Energyand Energy Management (Halls 11–13)

ComVacLeading trade fair for Compressed Air and Vacuum Technology (Hall 27)

Industrial Services & EquipmentTrade fair for Industrial Services and Equipment (Hall 27)

SurfaceTechnology plus Powder Coating EuropeLeading trade fair for Surface Technology (Hall 6)

SubcontractingLeading trade fair for Subcontracting Services and Materials for MechanicalEngineering, the Automotive Industry and Plant Engineering (Halls 3–5)

MicroTechnologyLeading trade fair for Applied Microsystems Technologyand Nanotechnology (Halls 14, 15)

Research & TechnologyInnovations Market for Research and Technology (Hall 2)

EFG: Energy Open-air site

Convention Center Information Center

Global advertising campaign

Advertisements for the HANNOVER FAIR appear in numerous newspapers, magazines and trade journals worldwide. The focus is on Germany, Europe (East and West), the USA and Asia. Theseadvertisements are published in 290 newspapersand magazines in 27 countries (640 insertions) with a total circulation of 38 million.

International PR activities

A targeted press and public relations campaign(including more than 50 press conferences in variouscountries around the world) ensures a maximum of media coverage. Every year some 2,700 journalistsare officially accredited at the HANNOVER FAIR.Their reports help to motivate members of the business community to attend this world fair forindustrial technology and automation.

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Accelerating your business:worldwide presence.

Your goal is to foster existing business relationshipsand establish contacts with top decision-makers from all over the globe.Our goal is to help you realize these objectives aseffectively as possible. To this end we carry out high-impact advertising and PR activities designed to motivate and mobilize potential visitors from all over the world.

Internet

Potential visitors can obtain in-depth information 365 days a year via www.hannovermesse.com andwww.motion-drive-hannover.com. These websites contain extensive information about the exhibitors and their exhibits, as well as about the conferencesand corporate lectures taking place during the HANNOVER FAIR. With more than 7 million pageimpressions a year, these trade show websites areamong the most heavily frequented of their kindanywhere in the world.

Cooperative advertising

Deutsche Messe AG can supply exhibitors with anextensive range of free promotional materials for use in their own advertising and publicity activities.An ideal way to boost visitor attendance at Motion,Drive & Automation and the HANNOVER FAIR.

Was für den Menschen die Muskeln sind, sind fürMaschinen und Anlagen die Antriebs- und Fluidtechnikenmit ihren Steuerungs- und Regeltechnologien. Sie verleihen der modernen Produktion Schnelligkeit, Kraft,Präzision und Dynamik. Überall, wo sich in Maschinen,

Leistungsstarke Technologien für die gesamte Industrie.Die Motion, Drive & Automation ist die weltweit größte und wichtigste Fachmesse für die Antriebs- und Fluid-technik. Auf der internationalen Leitmesse präsentierenIhnen 1.300 Aussteller aus über 40 Ländern die neuestenSchlüsselkomponenten der Industrieautomation. Dieintelligente, hochleistungsfähige Antriebs- und Fluid-technik kann nirgendwo sonst ihre Systemfähigkeit so gut unter Beweis stellen wie auf der Motion, Drive &Automation. Denn die HANNOVER MESSE spiegelt dasZusammenwachsen und die Vernetzung von Technologiendurch den Verbund von zehn internationalen Leitmessenperfekt wider. Vor allem durch das Zusammenspiel mit

der Factory Automation und der Digital Factory ergebensich für Sie als Besucher entscheidende Synergie-Effekte.Erfahren Sie auf der Motion, Drive & Automation, welcheInnovationen, Produkte und Technologien Ihre Wett-bewerbsfähigkeit steigern.

Produktionsstraßen und Anlagen etwas bewegt, istzukunftsweisende Antriebs- und Fluidtechnik im Einsatz.Das macht die Antriebs- und Fluidtechnik zu einem wichtigen Innovationstreiber.

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Motor des technischenFortschritts.

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Elektrische und mechanische Antriebstechnik:Zahnräder und Verzahnungen ■ Zahnradgetriebe für stationäre Zwecke ■ Getriebe für Fahrzeuge ■ Lenkung undAchse ■ Stufenlos einstellbare Getriebe ■ Sonstige Getriebe ■ Wälzlager ■ Gleitlager ■ Lineartechnik ■ Kupp-lungen ■ Bremsen und Bremssysteme ■ Riemen- und Kettentriebe ■ Sonstige Antriebselemente ■ Schmierstoffe ■Expertensysteme ■ Zubehör zur Antriebstechnik ■ Elektromotoren ■ Elektronische Antriebssysteme, Elektro-antriebe und Motorenschutzgeräte ■ Verbrennungsmotoren ■ Dienstleistungen

1.300 Aussteller55.000 m2 netto Ausstellungsfläche76.000 Besucher

Fluidtechnik – Hydraulik und Pneumatik:Hydropumpen ■ Hydromotoren, -zylinder, -getriebe ■ Hydroventile ■ Hydrospeicher ■ Hydroaggregate und kompletteAnlagen ■ Prüfstände ■ Wasserhydraulik ■ Druckflüssigkeiten, Filter, Schläuche ■ Zentralschmieranlagen undSchmierpumpen ■ Pneumatikmotoren, -zylinder ■ Pneumatikventile ■ Hydraulikblöcke, Cartridge-Ventile ■ Wartungs-einheiten ■ Komplette pneumatische Steuerungen ■ Druckübersetzer, Druckmittelwandler ■ Druckschalter ■Leitungen und Leitungsverbindungen ■ Dichtungen und Zubehör ■ Dienstleistungen

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Die ganze Welt derAntriebs- undFluidtechnik.

Wissen, was morgenmachbar ist

11.–15. APRIL 2005

Internationale Leitmesse der Antriebstechnik und Fluidtechnik

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Deutsche Messe AG offers exhibitors active assistance – before, during and after the Fair. In allcases the goal is to maximize the benefits of takingpart in Motion, Drive & Automation.

Effective publicity: our Internet services for exhibitors.

By exhibiting at Motion, Drive & Automation you cansecure a high-profile presence on the Internet atwww.hannovermesse.com. The ideal way to informdecision-makers, users and journalists about yourcompany and its products.■ Listings in the product and exhibitor search

engines. Potential customers can quickly identify your product offerings.

■ Company profiles. All the important information about your company at a single glance.

■ Announcement of your company’s exhibit highlights. So that visitors know what’s high up on your company’s agenda

■ Hyperlinks to your own homepage. Your company’swebsite is just one mouse click away.

■ Ample scope for online advertising. Profit from one of the world’s most frequently used trade fair websites – and generate additional contacts as a result.

OBS – Online Ordering System.Via OBS you can order technical, organizational and marketing services, as well as promotionalmaterials – all at the click of your computer mouse(password required).

Exhibitor Service Center.During the HANNOVER FAIR our Exhibitor ServiceCenter is dedicated to providing direct on-site assistance geared to your specific requirements.

www.travel2fairs.comIf required, our online incoming servicewww.travel2fairs.com can arrange travel and accommodation for you and your visitors.

Professional stand constructionYou have the option of renting complete “turn-key”stands. You can choose from various price and service categories. For further information simplycontact us on Tel. +49-511/89-3 22 27.

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All-inclusive services.

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Trade show package: the easy way to exhibit.

Our trade show package is the easiest way to participate in HANNOVER FAIR 2005. This packagecomprises stand space, stand construction, furnishings, plus essential services such as medialistings, electrical power supply and stand cleaning.No additional charges are involved. The benefits: a clear idea of costs, plus a significant reduction inorganizational effort.

Fully fitted stand plus comprehensive on-site services available for as little as 4,874,40 Euro*

* Price applies to bookings received by 31. 8. 2004, plus VAT.Trade show package “Classic”, 15 m2, row stand.

Our trade show packages are available in threecategories: “Classic”, “Comfort” and “Premium”.Simply fill in and return the enclosed registrationform.

For further information simply contact us on Tel. +49-511/89-3 22 67.

Further details (e.g. prices) are contained in the enclosed information material. See also www.hannovermesse.de/fairpackage

“Premium”

“Classic”

NEW: Trade show package now includes insurance

“Comfort”

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VATAll prices are subject to VAT as appropriate.

Information for foreign exhibitors:Provided that the relevant legal conditions are fulfilled,foreign exhibitors can apply to the Federal Office of Finance ("Bundesamt für Finanzen") in Bonn for arefund of Value Added Tax. In particular, refunds ofValue Added Tax can be granted if it or a similar tax isnot charged in your home country, or if Value Added Tax refunds are made via companies domiciled inGermany. Application for refunds must be submittedwithin a period of six months after the end of the calendar year in which the fair took place.

Terms and conditions.

Rental chargesThe basic charge for participation in Motion, Drive & Automation is■ EUR 175.00 per m2 (net)

Additional chargesAdvertising charge■ EUR 9.20 per m2 (net), current charge

AUMA* contribution and charge for Exhibitors’Committee■ EUR 0.76 per m2 (net), current charge*AUMA – Committee of German Industry for Exhibitions and Trade Fairs

Media chargeCharge per exhibitor and co-exhibitor for the listingof company data and three product groups in thecatalogue and the electronic media ■ EUR 121.00 (net)

Stands with two or more open sidesStands with two or more open sides are subject to an additional charge. Stands of up to 50 m2

■ 25 % of basic charge for stands open on 2 sides (corner stand)

■ 40 % of basic charge for stands open on 3 sides (end stand)

■ 60 % of basic charge for stands open on 4 sides (island stand)

For all larger stands the additional charge is inaccordance with the charges listed above for the first50 m2, and half the above rate for the area in excessof 50 m2 up to 100 m2. There is no additional chargefor the area in excess of 100 m2

Two-storey stands■ EUR 69.00 per m2 (net)(space on the upper floor of two-storey stands)

Open-air site■ EUR 68.00 per m2 (net)Fractions of square metres will be treated as full square metres. Co-exhibitor charge for eachindustrial company: EUR 700.00.

Allotment of stand space starts inSeptember 2004

HANNOVER FAIR 2005Monday, 11 April to Friday, 15 April

Early booking discount: exhibitors whoregister by 31 August 2004 will receivethe following discounts: ■ EUR 4.00 per m2 in the halls■ EUR 2.00 per m2 on the open-air site

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498 exhibitors33,449 visitors from 52 nations (in combination with CeMAT ASIA, ENERGY ASIA and FactoryAutomation ASIA)20,200 m2 net display area

Contact:

Carsten FrickeTel. +49-511/89-3 2113carsten.fricke@messe.de

PTC ASIA

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A representative of Deutsche Messe AG can also becontacted in your country. If you would like to find outmore – in your own language – please refer to the list of addresses at www.messe.de

Your team in Hannover:

Wolfgang PechDirector

Manfred KutzinskiProject ManagerTel. +49-511/89-3 11 30 Fax +49-511/89-3 25 64manfred.kutzinski@messe.de

Thomas BothorProject AdviserTel. +49-511/89-3 21 24 Fax +49-511/89-3 25 64thomas.bothor@messe.de

Klaus RebentischProject AdviserTel. +49-511/89-3 21 25Fax +49-511/89-3 25 64klaus.rebentisch@messe.de

Weert-Ellen de RieseProject AdviserTel. +49-511/89-3 11 35Fax +49-511/89-3 25 64weert-ellen.deriese@messe.de

Birgit HilleProject AssistantTel. +49-511/89-3 2115Fax +49-511/89-3 96 54birgit.hille@messe.de

Stefanie SurmannProject AssistantTel. +49-511/89-3 21 23Fax +49-511/89-3 96 54stefanie.surmann@messe.de