Quebecor World Closing Effingham

MONTREAL—The U.S. magazine platform of Quebecor World suffered a devastating blow with the announcement that its Effingham, IL, printing facility would be closed by year's end. The move will result in the loss of about 600 jobs.

According to a company press release, select equipment from the 570,000-square-foot Effingham plant will be relocated throughout the Quebecor World magazine plant network. About 200 jobs will be recreated once the relocation initiative is finished.