Adobe Systems has shut its North American operations for the week as part of a cost-cutting effort that the company said it will repeat at least once more this year.

The San Jose software company, which makes editing, graphic design and Web development tools, said the shutdowns are part of a larger effort to control costs in the face of a global recession. Adobe’s sales have declined for the last two quarters, although it still reported $126.1 million in profit on $704.7 million in revenue for the quarter that ended May 29.

Adobe previously shut down for a week in April, and it will close North American operations for another week later in the year. The three shutdowns are in addition to the company’s usual practice of closing North American operations for the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

A spokeswoman declined to say how many employees are affected by the shutdowns or how much money the company will save. Adobe said employees are asked to use paid vacation days during the closures.

Earlier this year, Chief Financial Officer Mark Garrett said Adobe would also cut spending for travel, marketing and bonuses. Adobe announced it would lay off about 600 workers in December, although it has since rehired about 260 workers in regions where Garrett said costs are lower. Adobe now has about 7,400 workers worldwide, including an undisclosed number at its headquarters in downtown San Jose.

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