Remington Closes Gardner Plant

Remington Arms Company has announced a manufacturing consolidation move that will result in the closure of its Gardner, Massachusetts, plant. This integration will not affect customers or 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 Remington CEO Tommy Millner. “Consolidation of manufacturing capabilities and migration to common operating systems will 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 and standardized IT infrastructure.

Unfortunately, an estimated 200 Gardner employees will be affected by the closure, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2008. Some employees will transition from Gardner to elsewhere in the company. For others, Remington will be offering severance, outplacement and referral services.