Owen Sound’s RBW plant closing, about 360 losing jobs

TC Transcontinental confirmed Wednesday that it will close its Owen Sound plant, known locally as RBW, at the end of January.

The move will put about 360 people out of work, according to a message delivered to employees Wednesday afternoon at a meeting at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre.

Some employees started leaving the closed meeting a few minutes after it started, some crying. All but 20 of the jobs that will be lost are full-time.

“We’re all done,” said a 66-year-old man in the arena lobby. He’s worked at the plant for five years. He’s the sole provider in his household. He declined to give his name and noted employees were told to direct questions to the company.

When the closure was announced “just everyone was quiet. I think shock more than anything,” he said. He understands this is a downsizing and that another plant can do the Owen Sound plant’s work. He said the plant produces flyers. ---More...

???? MORE JOB LOSSES BREAKING NEWS: OWEN SOUND ON TO LOSE APPROXIMATELY 360 JOBS Another devastating announcement for Owen Sound and the families who call our community home. ➡️TC Transcontinental has confirmed it will be closing its RBW Graphics printing facility in Owen Sound at the end of January 2027. ➡️Approximately 360 employees will lose their jobs as a result of the closure. Employees learned the news during a company-wide meeting Wednesday afternoon at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre. The company says changes in its printing operations will allow production to be consolidated at other facilities. ➡️More than a century of local history The business traces its roots back to 1907, when it operated as Richardson, Bond & Wright. Generations of local residents have worked there, building careers, supporting their families and contributing to Owen Sound’s economy. The company says it will provide severance and career transition assistance to affected employees. But behind those 360 jobs are real people, families, mortgages, bills and futures that have suddenly become uncertain. The recent announcement involving Owen Sound’s grain elevators is yet another difficult headline for this small community. Thank a Liberal ???? Photo credit: Owen Sound Current ???? Source: Owen Sound Current, October 14, 2026 @AlexRuff17

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