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MADISON, N.C., April 7, 2008 – Remington
Arms Company, Inc. ("Remington"), the United States’ largest
firearms manufacturer, today announced a strategic manufacturing
consolidation move that will result in the closure of its Gardner,
Massachusetts plant (“Gardner”). 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 that
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 Chief
Executive Officer. “We are always looking for ways to strengthen and
optimize our business in order to stay competitive, while also
creating additional opportunities for our employees and better
products for customers. Our number one goal is to provide our
customers and end-users with the best, most innovative products at a
competitive price. Consolidation of manufacturing capabilities and
migration to common operating systems are expected to create
efficiencies that will achieve this goal.”
Throughout the remainder of 2008, the integration of Gardner’s
operations is expected to 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.
Unfortunately, an estimated 200 Gardner employees will be impacted
by the closure, which is expected to be completed by the end of
2008. A number of employees will transition from Gardner to other
capacities within the Company. For those not transferred, the
Company will be offering severance, outplacement, and referral
services in order to assist in this difficult transition.

About Remington Arms
Company, Inc.
Remington Arms Company, Inc., headquartered in Madison, North
Carolina, designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for
the hunting and shooting sports markets under a family of famous
brands including Remington, Marlin, H&R 1871, LLC, New England
Firearms, LC Smith and Parker as well as solutions to the military,
government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate
New York, the Company is one of the nation’s oldest continuously
operating manufacturers and is the only U.S. manufacturer of both
firearms and ammunition products. With its products distributed
throughout the U.S. and in over 55 foreign countries, Remington
remains the largest domestic producer of shotguns and rifles. More
information about the Company can be found at
www.remington.com.
Forward-Looking
Statements
Forward-Looking Statements: This press release includes
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of federal
securities laws and they are made pursuant to the safe harbor
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements give the Company's current expectations
or forecasts of future events. These forward looking statements
include expectations regarding (i) the closure of the Gardner,
Massachusetts facility, (ii) the anticipated benefits of the closure
and (iii) the timing of the closure. The Company cautions that these
statements are qualified by important factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those reflected by such
forward-looking statements. Such factors include the demand for the
Company's products, the Company's growth opportunities, and other
risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s reports filed with
the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 2007.
The Company assumes no
obligation to update publicly such forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Media Contacts
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For
Remington Arms Company:
Al Russo: (336) 548-8572 |
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