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Via WFB
The world’s largest gun manufacturer, Remington Arms, officially announced today it would expand and build a new plant in Huntsville, Ala., creating 2,000 new jobs.
Remington’s CEO George Kollitides said during a Monday press conference that Alabama’s strong support of the Second Amendment is something that his company has in common with the state.
“We undertook a very rigorous process,” he said. Site selection factors such as workforce, quality of life, and economic climate all played a role in addition to the state’s support for gun rights.
Alabama Governor Robert Bentley said the pro-business attitude of the state, the cooperative spirit for business, and the strong support of the Second Amendment were deciding factors for Remington to come to Huntsville. He also said 24 states were vying for Remington’s new plant.
“Today’s announcement will create more than 2,000 jobs in Huntsville, and reflects a statewide capital investment of $110 million. Our relationship with Remington is just beginning, and I look forward to a continued partnership with the company,” Bentley said.