Marlin Firearms plant closing?!

[thadster762]

"Madison, NC - 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")."

http://www.marlinfirearms.com/news/press.aspx

Surely this isn't what it looks like?

 

[Mal H]

"Surely this isn't what it looks like?"

It looks like Remington is closing a plant (not Marlin). Marlin and Remington recently merged, but Marlin has only one plant in North Haven, CT.

 

[jjbduke2004]

H&R

The Gardner plant is for H&R. They will be relocated to Illion. I believe the main Marlin plant is in North Haven, CT.

 

[thadster762]

I had heard this nasty rumor at a gun shop this weekend. They (like myself) failed to confirm that the Marlin plant is indeed located in North Haven CT.

 

[alsaqr]

Seem to remember that Marlin bought NEF before they were bought out.

 

[rugerman07]

Yep, it's the H&R plant that is closing, not Marlin. I hope Remington doesn't discontinue the H&R line of firearms. I really like the H&R/NEF Handi Rifles.

 

[22LongRifle]

I pray to a merciful God that H&R/NEF doesn't shut down!

What is Remington thinking? Are they trying to replace NEF handirifles and shotguns with their Russian and China junk?

22lr

 

[dracphelan]

People over Greybeard outdoors have called and talked to the H&R people. The equipment is being moved to another of Remington's plants.

http://www.go2gbo.com/forums/index.php/topic,142364.0.html

 

[scrat]

Wow this is sad. i like the NEF myself. Have two of them

 

[Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow]

Are you guys actually listening? There's nothing sad about it (except for the people of Gardner, MA) - NEF production will continue in Ilion, NY. Sucks for the Gardner economy however.

 

[cloudedice]

I got worried when I saw the headline. I enjoy driving past the Marlin plant when I venture into New Haven.