Transcontinental Inc. is a diversified printing and flexible packaging company headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Through its Packaging Segment, the company designs and manufactures a wide range of flexible packaging products, including pouches, bags, labels and specialty films for the food, beverage, pharmaceutical and personal care industries. Its Printing Segment offers commercial printing services for magazines, catalogs and promotional materials, supported by an array of advanced technologies such as high-speed web presses, sheetfed presses and digital printing platforms.
Founded in 1976 by Pierre Péladeau, Transcontinental initially built its reputation as a leader in Canadian newspaper and magazine publishing before expanding into packaging and label markets. Over the decades, the company has completed numerous strategic acquisitions to strengthen its North American footprint. Today, Transcontinental operates manufacturing sites across Canada, the United States and select locations in Latin America, serving global consumer packaged goods companies as well as regional and community-focused publishers.
Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer François Olivier, Transcontinental continues to invest in innovation, sustainability and operational efficiency. The company has implemented eco-friendly materials and recycling initiatives across its packaging plants, and it supports clients’ sustainability goals through lightweighting, compostable films and closed-loop processes. Transcontinental’s focus on technology-driven solutions, customer partnerships and disciplined capital allocation positions it to adapt to evolving market trends and maintain its role as an integrated partner for print, packaging and specialty media services.
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