CH Media invests in Switzerland's most modern newspaper printing plant

CH Media is making a substantial investment in its printing infrastructure and developing Switzerland's most modern and efficient newspaper printing facility at its main location in Aarau. Together with the printing facility in St. Gallen, this will create a network by 2027 that sets new standards in Swiss newspaper printing in terms of technology, automation, and service quality.

Additional folding machine and replacement of the shipping line

The core of the investment is an additional high-performance folding machine from Koenig & Bauer and the replacement of the shipping line with a modern, flexible solution from Ferag. These investments are complemented by further modernization measures along the entire production chain. These include the optimization of the printing lines, innovative robotics solutions in logistics, and new, seamlessly networked processes from prepress to distribution.

«This major investment is a promise to our customers: we offer maximum capacity, quality assurance, and reliable delivery. This will secure production for our own titles and for third-party customers for years to come,» explains Stefan Wabel, COO of CH Media and responsible for the newspaper printing division.

«Bieler Tagblatt now printed by CH Media

On the one hand, the investment is being made against the backdrop of ongoing consolidation in the print market. Following the closure of various Swiss printing centers, CH Media is assuming additional responsibility for security of supply and predictability in national newspaper printing. On the other hand, the investment supports a consistent growth strategy: since the beginning of 2025, CH Media has been printing the Luzerner Zeitung with its regional editions and the Boten der Urschweiz in addition to its existing publications in Aarau. In 2026, the Bieler Tagblatt from Gassmann Media AG will be added. CH Media will thus be printing a total of 25 daily newspapers, the weekend publication Schweiz am Wochenende, 27 free newspapers, and a large number of other publications, including Migros-Magazin, Coopzeitung, and the TCS's Touring magazine, at its printing plants in Aarau and St. Gallen.

«The newspaper printing market in Switzerland is currently undergoing fundamental change, and we want to take advantage of this opportunity. Our vision is clear: we are the leading center of excellence for printed newspapers in Switzerland. With modern, efficient equipment, a high degree of automation, and clear quality standards, we are a reliable partner for our customers. That is why this latest investment is of central importance to us,» says Michael Wanner, CEO of CH Media.