TC Transcontinental

Canada's largest commercial printer and a leading flexible packaging manufacturer in North America, with a community media network generating advertising revenue

TC Transcontinental (Transcontinental Inc.) is a Canadian company operating in two primary sectors: printing and flexible packaging. Its printing division is the largest in Canada, producing flyers, magazines, newspapers, books, and in-store marketing materials for major retailers and brands. This division is deeply connected to the marketing and advertising ecosystem, as it produces the printed flyers and promotional materials that retailers such as grocery chains and mass merchandisers rely on to reach consumers — making TC Transcontinental a critical production partner for retail marketing campaigns. The company's flexible packaging division, built largely through acquisitions, manufactures packaging for food, consumer goods, and industrial products. While not an advertising business per se, packaging is increasingly recognized as a brand communication medium. TC Transcontinental also operates a media segment that includes a network of community newspapers, digital platforms, and specialty publications primarily in Quebec and Atlantic Canada, generating advertising revenue from local and regional advertisers. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, TC Transcontinental is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange. It employs thousands of people across North America and holds a dominant market position in Canadian commercial printing. The company's printing and media operations make it a significant player in the physical advertising supply chain, particularly for flyer-based retail marketing.