Quad Investing $23M in Canadian Ops; 300 Lose Jobs

SUSSEX, WI—Quad/Graphics is investing $23 million in restructuring its Canadian operations, closing a plant in Quebec and shedding more than 300 jobs as it seeks to create a more efficient, flexible manufacturing platform.

The company intends to make an initial $23 million investment in its infrastructure and manufacturing platform within the next year, close the St.-Jean-sur-Richelieu printing plant in Quebec, and refocus the Edmonton, Alberta, plant operations on serving retail insert and directory clients exclusively.