Change of ownership in the Toggenburg printing industry
At the beginning of June, Buchdruckerei Wattwil, which belongs to the St. Galler Tagblatt, takes over Druckerei Fuchs. Toggenburger Nachrichten, published by Druckerei Fuchs, will remain editorially independent.
At the beginning of June, Buchdruckerei Wattwil, which belongs to the St. Galler Tagblatt, takes over Druckerei Fuchs. The Toggenburger Nachrichten, published by Druckerei Fuchs, will remain editorially independent. The takeover is part of the succession plan for Druckerei Fuchs, according to an SDA news agency report. Three members of the Fuchs family are leaving the company. The new owner will take on seven of the remaining eight employees. The position of one printer will be eliminated.
The Wattwil-based company is integrating the printing operations. According to SDA, however, Toggenburger Nachrichten will remain editorially independent. The local newspaper, which has strong roots in Upper Toggenburg, will continue to be published as before. The two permanent editors will also be able to keep their jobs. The local newspaper has a circulation of 4,500 copies.
The Wattwil-based company is integrating the printing operations. According to SDA, however, Toggenburger Nachrichten will remain editorially independent. The local newspaper, which has strong roots in Upper Toggenburg, will continue to be published as before. The two permanent editors will also be able to keep their jobs. The local newspaper has a circulation of 4,500 copies.
