Major gun manufacturer plans to move all production to Wisconsin

One of the country’s leading gunmakers plans to move all of its manufacturing operations to Wisconsin.

Henry Repeating Arms made the announcement this week. The plan includes moving all of the company’s production from New Jersey to a newly expanded headquarters in Rice Lake and two facilities in Ladysmith. 

The company says it plans to close on a third facility in Ladysmith this summer. Henry says the move is designed to “increase production capacity” and support future growth.

“Our Wisconsin operations have been essential to our success for a long time, and now it is the cornerstone of our bright future,” said company President Andrew Wickstrom in a statement.

According to the company, the gunmaker employs more than 800 people.

It’s known for making lever-action rifles but also produces shotguns and revolvers.

In a statement, Anthony Imperato, the founder and CEO, said the company is putting all of its eggs in “the Wisconsin basket.”

“It makes us more efficient, more productive, and allows for more collaboration amongst our design and engineering teams,” Imperato said. “With about 400,000 square feet of cutting-edge manufacturing operations in four facilities within minutes of each other, Henry Repeating Arms is well positioned for its next chapter.”

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