Zander Press Inc

The history of Zander Press Inc. dates back to 1899 when Otto Zander first purchased The Brillion News for a mere $450. Otto, a school teacher and text book illustrator and fluent in German, was able to communicate in an effective manner with the readers of the paper, predominately German immigrants, which created growth in circulation. Elliot, Ottos son, joined the paper in 1927 as the editor. After Otto passed away in 1944, Elliot, with his wife Margaret handling the business of the company, continued as publisher and editor. During his years as editor, Elliot used his gifted writing ability to continue the papers growth. Elliots son, Noel Zander, joined his father in the family business in 1959. Noel became the sports writer for the newspaper and worked for the business on the Line-O-type machine, creating the lead type blocks used for printing at the time. Zane, Elliots oldest son, joined Noel and Elliot in 1960 after finishing college and a stint in the Army. In 1965, Elliot, Zane and Noel incorporated their printing company and became Zander Press Inc. Zane focused on expanding the commercial printing business. Using his degree in education, Zane taught their growing number of employees the importance of continued education to ensure their company stayed in the forefront in what has become a highly technological business.Weve changed locations within the community of Brillion several times over the past century, never forgetting its the people around us that make us what we are. Today, Zander Press Inc. is owned and managed by the fourth generation of Zanders: Elizabeth Wenzel, Darcy Zander-Feinauer and Kris Bastian.