Remington announces consolidation plan

Shooting Industry, June, 2008

Remington Arms Company announced in April a strategic manufacturing consolidation move that will close its Gardner, Mass., facility. In the announcement, Remington officials noted, "This integration will be seamless and will not affect our customers or our product offerings."

"While it was a difficult decision to close Gardner, we believe this consolidation will enhance our ability to more efficiently provide quality products at competitive prices in an increasingly demanding global marketplace," said Tommy Millner, Remington's CEO.

The closure, which Remington says is expected to be completed by the end of the year, will result in "centralized sales and marketing, streamlined operations, standardized information technology infrastructure and common financial functionality while vigorously maintaining and promoting individual brand identity and products."