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Quebecor World Closes Plant, 550 Jobs Lost

January 2007
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MONTREAL—Transformation of the Quebecor World U.S. magazine platform will spell the end for its Lincoln, NE, plant. The move, which is expected to take place in the second quarter, will result in the loss of roughly 550 jobs.

With the installation and startup of a new wide web press at the St. Cloud, MN facility, one of 10 that were slated to go live, the company says its three-year retooling plan has now essentially been completed. Other investments were made in accompanying robotics and bindery technology.

Quebecor World also announced it was consolidating its Quebec-based magazine and catalog printing business, resulting in the closure of its plant in Beauceville, Quebec. The immediate shutdown resulted in 155 lost jobs.
 

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michael hughes - Posted on January 17, 2007
I am speechless!!!!! Formerly American Signatures is closing shop. They taught me a trade in the bindery I will carry with me for the rest of my life. I used their level of professionalism to judge all other shops and they fell short. I think the decision is a very large loss for the company and the industry. Sincerely Mike Hughes of Las Vegas, NV
Bruce McCurley - Posted on January 15, 2007
What a shame. The Lincoln plant has performed magnificently for our company and our clients in the past, with titles such as Delta Air Lines inflight magazine, Braniff Inflight Magazine and others. They have one of the world's best customer service departments, headed up by Jim Gies. -Bruce L. McCurley Brita Communications, Inc. Hurst, TX
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michael hughes - Posted on January 17, 2007
I am speechless!!!!! Formerly American Signatures is closing shop. They taught me a trade in the bindery I will carry with me for the rest of my life. I used their level of professionalism to judge all other shops and they fell short. I think the decision is a very large loss for the company and the industry. Sincerely Mike Hughes of Las Vegas, NV
Bruce McCurley - Posted on January 15, 2007
What a shame. The Lincoln plant has performed magnificently for our company and our clients in the past, with titles such as Delta Air Lines inflight magazine, Braniff Inflight Magazine and others. They have one of the world's best customer service departments, headed up by Jim Gies. -Bruce L. McCurley Brita Communications, Inc. Hurst, TX