BRACEBRIDGE, ONTARIO—  McLaren Press auction to be held July 21st. Mclaren Press was primarily a newspaper printer. They have 28 offset units (8 heatset units) , a Heidelberg 40' five colour with coater , 4 pocket saddle sticher . Some of the equipment has already been sold off. The forty year old company had a staff of 36 and was doing $10 million before the pandemic and now is doing $6 million. McLaren did commercial print and printed 30 community newspapers each week as well as another 50 speciality publications. Company President Drew McLaren cited numerous issues leading to the decision including a global paper shortage, increases in material costs, as well as labour shortages. Mclaren Press will complete all current orders and was closed on  May 31st.