Remington Arms' 200-year-old Ilion, NY factory closing in March 2024 due to high costs; operations consolidating in Georgia.

Remington Arms, America's oldest gun maker, plans to close its factory in Ilion, New York after 200 years of operation due to high operational costs. The company will consolidate its operations in Georgia, a state it considers more supportive of the firearms industry. The closure will result in a significant revenue loss for the village of Ilion, where generations of workers have produced rifles and shotguns since 1816.

February 11, 2024
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