Ringier

The headquarters of Ringier AG is located in Zofingen, Aargau, with additional offices in Zurich and Lausanne. The history of the family business dates back to 1833, when Johann Rudolf Ringier founded a printing press in Zofingen, Switzerland. The business started in the back room of his brother's house, Gottlieb Sigmund Ringier. As a publisher, Ringier launched its first newspaper Zofinger Wochenblatt in 1834. It was produced using a wooden hand press, capable of printing up to 250 copies per hour. One year after its founding, the company moved to its own premises in Zofingen. However, the company's growth during the 19th century was tempered by various financial burdens and the emergence of competitors. Additionally, while other publishers and newspapers became increasingly political, Ringier did not follow this trend, resulting in further setbacks.