CNBC reported:Īdding to Remington’s problems are heavy debt, as well as product liability concerns involving its signature product, the Model 700 bolt-action rifle, which CNBC first investigated in 2010.
The families affected by the massacre sued Remington claiming the manufacturer bore some responsibility for Lanza’s actions. Everyone involved in this process has shown how important business is to the state and how welcoming they are to all business, including the firearms industry.Under that management, gun sales expanded as Remington almost tripled its production.īut after Adam Lanza killed 20 children at Sandy Hook Elementary School, the public put its attention on Remington when it was disclosed that Lanza used a Remington AR-15. “Between the support we’ve received from the state and from Scott Malone and Kelley Bush of the City of LaGrange Economic Development Authority, we cannot wait to expand our company in Georgia. “We are very excited to come to Georgia, a state that not only welcomes business but enthusiastically supports and welcomes companies in the firearms industry,” said Ken D’Arcy, RemArms CEO. However, RenArms CEO Ken D’Arcy is especially optimistic about the new opportunities this brings, for both the community and company. I applaud the partnership with Governor Kemp and the economic development teams at the state and at the city that help attract great companies to our community.” An Optimistic OutlookĮveryone across the board welcomes the move, from the Governor and Mayor to the Georgia Department of Economic Development. I know they will continue that tradition and be very successful here. “The Remington name has long been associated with great products. “I am thrilled to welcome Remington Firearms to the growing list of manufacturers who call LaGrange home,” said Mayor of LaGrange Jim Thornton. The new job creation is a welcome to the LaGrange area and is especially welcome by Mayor Jim Thornton. In addition, careers in HR, finance and administration in Remington’s onsite executive offices will also be opening. The move will be opening positions in production, operations, engineering and management.
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