Another large employer in Brampton has announced it will cease operation by the end of 2019, resulting in the loss of 125 production and support jobs.

Transcontinental Inc. announced the closure of its Brampton printing plant, located at 138 East Drive, in a release on May 8.

“Following an in-depth analysis of the situation, it is with regret that we had to make the decision to close Transcontinental Brampton. We would like to sincerely thank all of the talented employees who have been highly dedicated to this plant over the years,” said company president, Jacques Grégoire.

The closure will occur in two phases. The first round of layoffs affecting 60 production and support workers, which the company called “permanent” layoffs, will take affect July 7.

Transcontinental added the remaining 65 production and support staff will stay on to operate the remaining presses until the plant closes down fully at the end of the year.

“All employees affected by this announcement will be treated fairly and with respect. Moreover, TC Transcontinental has already taken steps with other plants in its network in view of offering employment opportunities to some of the employees who would then be invited to apply, if applicable,” said the company in its announcement.

Most of the approximately 30 office staff working out of the Brampton facility will be transferred to Transcontinental’s Vaughan location, which is currently under construction.

With the announcement, Transcontinental joins a growing list of large employers shuttering operations in Canada’s ninth-largest city.

Georgia-Pacific mothballed its Brampton Dixie Cup plant last year costing the city’s economy 133 jobs, while Maple Leaf Foods announced in November it was closing its Brampton packaging facility and moving operations to London, Ont. by 2022.

Transcontinental opened in Brampton in 1982, moving to its current site in 1991.