GEORGIA (From news reports) -- Quad announced that it has made the difficult decision to permanently close its printing facility in The Rock, Georgia, in March 2026.

This decision reflects ongoing industry declines in long-run print categories--like weekly magazines the plant was built to produce--driven by frequent postal rate hikes, which have exceeded inflation, as well as persistent U.S. Postal Service delivery delays. "Making decisions that affect people's lives is the hardest part of leading a business," said Joel Quadracci, Chairman, President & CEO. "After careful evaluation, we felt it was important to communicate openly and without delay, so employees had time to prepare for what's next. Our Georgia team has been an important part of Quad's success for decades, and we are committed to supporting them through this transition. Even as we make this change, print remains a vital part of our integrated marketing platform and a major point of differentiation among our competitive set."

Quad will support affected employees through this transition by offering relocation opportunities for skilled equipment operators and tradespeople, or a separation package that includes pay, extended healthcare benefits and career counseling assistance. The company is also planning an on-site job fair in January to connect employees with other job opportunities in the area. The Rock facility has been part of Quad's story for more than 30 years. Built in 1995 to replace an aging, less efficient plant it acquired in 1989, the 797,000-square-foot facility currently employs approximately 260 people. Work currently performed in The Rock will transition to Quad's Wisconsin manufacturing platform, which will create efficiencies that help reduce costs and improve service to clients, such as volume-driven postage-saving programs.

Print remains important to Quad's integrated marketing platform, which spans all traditional and digital channels and delivers measurable results for clients. Quad has seen growth in 2025 in its Targeted Print offerings--such as Direct Mail, In-Store Signage and Packaging.