MONTREAL – French film company Technicolor announced the closure of its plant in Mirabel, Que., forcing the layoff of nearly 180 people.
In a statement Monday, Technicolor said the growing importance of digital technology has forced the company to review its operations.
The Mirabel plant, north of Montreal, manufactured rolls of film used in movie making.
Employees were notified of the decision as the plant closed.
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It’s not the first time the company has made such a move.
In 2010, it closed a plant in North Hollywood, Calif., and streamlined its European operations during the first phase of a plan to make its global operations more efficient.
As part of this second phase, Technicolor also announced subcontracting agreements with Deluxe for theatrical distribution and 35mm release print manufacturing in North America.
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It will be responsible for such efforts for Deluxe in Thailand, negative development in Britain and the distribution of photochemical film prints in the United States.
Technicolor said it will continue to service its customers and that Technicolor and Deluxe will remain competitors in all markets where they operate.
Technicolor said it remains the key provider of 65/70mm film printing worldwide.
The Paris-based company said the restructuring will enable it to focus on its digital operations.
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