The decision will save the company an estimated $5 million a year and is a step toward returning to profitability.
is moving its longtime printing operation from Plano into a smaller facility in Carrollton, a decision that will save the newspaper an estimated $5 million a year in expenses and will include the elimination of about 85 positions., plans to put the 620,000-square-foot printing plant up for sale, including an 82,000-square-foot parking garage. It is located on 29 acres along W. Plano Parkway at Coit Road.“We’re looking at all options for the property including a sale,” she said.
“A number of our peers have made the decision to outsource their print operations to locations outside of their city. We did not want to do that. And we’re fortunate that we have the opportunity to stay in North Texas,” Murray said.“We will continue to print seven days a week while many newspapers across the country no longer do so,” Murray said. “Reading the printed newspaper is a daily habit for our readers, and we want to continue to give them what they want.
“We have continued to produce a premier print product that reflects our dedication to quality journalism. With this decision, we will be better positioned to do so profitably,” Moise said.The transition will take about eight months to complete and will include a 60% staff cut, Murray said. Employees at the printing plant were informed Tuesday of the changes and job losses.
The property is zoned light industrial and that includes new popular uses such as data centers, Murray said.
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