Annex Business Media

Annex Business Media has entered into a manufacturing agreement with Cober to assume all of Annex’s magazine printing effective Nov 1, 2024. Annex, an omni-channel B2B media company, will print 50+ media brands with Cober, an ultra-modern, quality printer with three facilities across Ontario. Annex will cease operations at its Simcoe printing facility October 31. “Our history in the printing business dates back to our founding over 30 years ago, and we have been fortunate to run a high-quality, customer-focused facility in Simcoe all that time,” says Annex CEO Scott Jamieson. “As our business evolves and the printing sector increasingly becomes best-suited to dedicated operations with the technology and scale to excel, a partnership with a leading print supplier makes perfect sense. We could not ask for a better print and distribution partner than Cober as we focus on growing our media business.” The move allows Annex to focus investments on such growth areas as events and digital marketing solutions, as well as in acquisitions and new marketing technology. While print advertising remains a dynamic part of Annex’s business, the reduced volume of printing, higher input costs and fewer external clients made re-investment in the plant hard to justify. “I would like to thank our plant staff for their service,” Jamieson adds. “We have been spoiled for service and flexibility with our in-house operation, one of the very last remaining in the global B2B media space.” Cober is in the process of adding an additional 100,000 + square feet to their main Kitchener facility, bringing its footprint to over 200,000 square feet, aimed at supporting ongoing customer growth and an evolving service offering. “We are honoured that the Annex team has entrusted us with this opportunity,” says Cober president Todd Cober. “Annex is a deeply respected organization, and we have been fortunate to have a relationship with their team for quite some time. We are truly excited to formally take this partnership to the next level. With the strength of the Annex brand and its various publications, along with the investments we have made in our facility, our team and our infrastructure, we are certain this will be a successful partnership from all perspectives and feel privileged to be supporting Annex well into the future.” ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cober is a 108-year-old family run business with a team of 200+ operating out of three different facilities across Ontario. They have invested significantly in expanding and modernizing their operations.   Annex Business Media is an Employee-Management Partnership and Canada’s largest B2B media company, with 155 employees, two offices in Ontario and staff across the country. Market segments and omni-channel reach include construction, resources, agriculture, manufacturing, public safety, professional services and more.

It's rare that Kyle Shay or Stacy Bradshaw struggle to get a word in, but that's how passionate Amanda Landsaw is about all things audience and audience marketing. Enjoy.

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We are beyond proud of our colleagues in the Annex Morning Glories and the work they've done in the #CAMHSunriseChallenge to raise over $33,000 in support of those dealing with addiction and mental health challenges. Mental health is health.

This week the Annex Morning Glories are participating in the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Sunrise Challenge. The team has been starting their day together by sharing some morning images and thoughts. The goal is to help raise funds (and no amount is too small) but also awareness that mental health is health. The challenge is at the halfway point with today being Day 3. Thank you to those who have provided support whether by donation, words of encouragement, telling their story or simply by commenting or sharing a participant's post. We rise for those who cannot and to ensure no one is left behind. To see what the Annex Morning Glories' have been up to so far this week, visit their LinkedIn pages: Scott Jamieson Amanda McCracken Stacy Bradshaw Paul Grossinger Brandi Cowen, MJ Brittani Schroeder Danielle Labrie Stefanie Croley Jason Hill Serina Dingeldein Anne Beswick Michelle Snyder, CHRL Tara Jacobs Jennifer Ellson Jeremy Thain Kyle Shay Adam Reiterowski, CPA, CA, MMPA, CFE Erick Ferretti Bruce Homan https://lnkd.in/g4JzFhxV #annexmorningglories #sunrisechallenge #CAMH #thisisannex #annexbusinessmedia

This coming Monday, May 13th, is our Annex Care Day. This is an initiative that Annex Business Media started four years ago that has now become part of our annual "gift days" for our employees. This is a day that allows all of our Annexers to slow down, take a breath, and focus on themselves. The only rule is we can’t contact colleagues about work. Everyone will be turning off their email and shutting down their laptop and phone for the day. While you won't be able to reach us on Monday, we will be back at it Tuesday, refreshed and ready to tackle the week. #thisisannex #annexbusinessmedia #worklifebalance #employerswhocare #selfcare #workplacewellness

It is opportunities like these that move the industry forward. As Kyle Shay says, we're always ready to learn from our peers! Have a great time team and we look forward to the stories and ideas you'll inevitably bring back with you... seems there's always a good story or two. 😉

We are thrilled to announce that Bree Rody will add Potatoes in Canada to her editorial responsibilities alongside Manure Manager and Drainage Contractor. “Bree’s continued dedication to developing high-quality content and establishing and maintaining key industry relationships will no doubt contribute to the success of the Potatoes in Canada brand and Annex as a whole.” – Michelle Bertholet, Group Publisher. 

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Patrick Flannery to Publisher of Glass Canada Magazine and Fenestration Review.   Pat joined annex in 2011 and has been the editor of Glass Canada since he started. Pat played an integral role in the launch of Fenestration Review, covering the residential window and door market and Top Glass, an in-person event for the commercial glazing industry. Over the past 13 years Pat has become an important part of the Glass and Fenestration communities, building strong relationships with our readers, advertisers, and association friends.   “I have worked with Pat for the last 13 years and not only does he have a deep understanding and respect for the markets he serves but he also understands the importance of industry relationships and has done a fantastic job in the Glass and Fenestration markets to help build long lasting, trusting relationships,” says Group Publisher Danielle Labrie. “Pat displays the Annex values and regularly contributes to his team’s success. I am thrilled to see Pat take the lead on these brands and continue growing opportunities within the market.”   Pat launched the Glass Talk and Fenestration Conversations podcasts in 2021 where he gets to do what he loves most, chat with industry friends and engage with our audience. He is a regular contributor at industry events and can often be found on stage hosting a panel discussion.   “Many thanks to Danielle and Annex for this opportunity to broaden my responsibilities with these brands. My hope is to be able to leverage 13 years of immersion in the glass world into even more growth in these incredible markets. The support from Annex has been tremendous,” says Pat.   Pat will continue his editorial responsibilities in the other markets he serves, Canadian Rental Service and Canadian Contractor.