Remington bails on New Jork

Remington Arms Moves Thousands of Jobs Away From NY February 17, 2014 // By: Rusty /

Remington Arms has announced an expansion plan into Alabama that will create 2,000 jobs in the state, while simultaneously reducing the

Act was a catalyst in making it happen.

This past summer, reports started surfacing that Remington Arms was scouting for new locations for their largest manufacturing plant. The new plant would bring with it over 2,000 jobs and $87 million in initial economic impact.

Via Yellowhammer:

High level sources have informed Yellowhammer News that Remington,

Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley in announcing that they are bringing over

2,000 jobs to Alabama.

The company is viewing the move into Alabama as an expansion, but it will likely impact their Ilion, NY plant as well. The New York facility currently employees around 1,200 people. It is expected to stay open, but with a reduced workforce.

demand for Remington products has skyrocketed recently, for obvious reasons, so they need to increase their production capacity. They will

$87 million.

The report states that Remington began its review of new locations after passage of the SAFE Act which banned magazines containing more

Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin posted this to his Facebook page:

He added:

Remington is making what I sadly believe will be the first of many moves to greatly downsize their operations in Ilion, if not close there altogether.

company, thousands of employees, and millions of dollars, heed that advice.

All thanks to his extreme view on gun control.

laws, was singing the praises of Remington Arms and their economic and employment impact in the state.

Mohawk Valley economy as a whole. The Ilion plant has secured an expanded role in producing high-quality equipment for our brave men and women overseas, and this contract will provide a huge boost to

Schumer was referring to an $84 million contract between Remington and the Army.

the Mohawk Valley economy as a whole. New York has lost an expanded role in producing high-quality equipment for our brave men and women

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