Wiley Acquires List of Tribology Journals from Leaf Coppin To Supportits Expanding Engineering Portfolio

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August 17, 2005

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Wiley Acquires List of Tribology Journals from Leaf Coppin To Support its
Expanding Engineering Portfolio

Chichester, England, August 17, 2005  
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., part of U.S.-based John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,
announced today that it has completed the acquisition of a list of
tribology journals from Leaf Coppin Publishing Ltd, an independent
technical and scientific publisher of international reference books and
journals in the field of tribology.

The acquisition complements Wiley's list of engineering titles, bringing a
collection of three highly respected journals to the publisher's
portfolio.  Currently read in some 36 countries worldwide, Leaf Coppin's
tribology journals provide access to lubrication and tribology peer-
reviewed research from all over the world, are refereed by international
editorial boards, read by hundreds of companies worldwide and provide an
essential link between pure research and practical application.

The three journals acquired by Wiley are Lubrication Science, The Journal
of Synthetic Lubrication and TriboTest.

Lubrication Science is the ultimate source for understanding lubricants
and additives, and their mechanisms of action and interaction with
surfaces. First published in 1988, it has become indispensable for those
working at the forefront of lubricant and additive research. It is read by
all leading companies and researchers in the field. Papers are selected
according to their novelty and contribution to advancing knowledge. This
journal is essential reading for those needing to keep alongside the
leaders.

The Journal of Synthetic Lubrication has for over two decades been the
reference for research on future lubricants. Covering advanced synthetics
for extreme applications, as well as vegetable and other bio-based
solutions that meet newer environmental requirements, this journal
completes its comprehensive coverage with a regular literature survey, and
a researched listing of patent applications in the lubricants field.  The
journal is read on a regular basis by those thinking beyond the
limitations of standard petroleum-based lubricants.

TriboTest is where tribology enters the real world. This forward-looking
journal publishes selected papers that advance the science and practice of
tribology and challenge accepted thinking and practice, with the emphasis
on new methodology. TriboTest also offers the only listing of current
literature, meetings, and patents in the field.

The acquisition follows the purchase by Wiley of the book list of
Professional Engineering Publishing (PEP), the publishing arm of the
Institution of Mechanical Engineers.  The PEP book list includes over 500
titles in areas such as automotive and aerospace engineering, fuel cells
and nanotechnology.

"We are delighted that our commitment to strengthening our engineering
portfolio with the acquisition of the PEP book list last year continues
with the purchase of these Leaf Coppin journals.  The acquisition enables
Wiley to expand our presence in this subject area and provide practical,
must-have information to tribology and lubricants specialists as well as
academics and libraries," said Ann-Marie Halligan, Vice President and
Editorial Director, Communications Technology, Engineering and Statistics.

"We are confident that under Wiley's capable direction the journals will
remain at the forefront of their fields and continue to make significant
contributions to the fields of tribology and lubrication," said Stephen
Godfree, Director of Leaf Coppin Publishing Ltd.

Wiley plans to make the journals available online to customers in 2006,
through institutional subscriptions via its electronic content delivery
service, Wiley InterScience (www.interscience.wiley.com/tribology).

About Wiley  

Founded in 1807, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., provides must-have content and
services to customers worldwide. Its core businesses include scientific,
technical, and medical journals, encyclopedias, books, and online products
and services; professional and consumer books and subscription services;
and educational materials for undergraduate and graduate students and
lifelong learners. Wiley has publishing, marketing, and distribution
centers in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The
company's corporate headquarters are located in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Wiley's European operations are based in Chichester, England. The Company
is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols JWa and JWb.
Wiley's Internet site can be accessed at http://www.wiley.com.

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