Remington Arms

Remington Arms is the oldest company in the United States that still make their original products. It is also the only company still producing firearms and ammunition domestically. The company is also the largest domestic producer of firearms and firearm accessories.

Fast Facts:

1. Founded: 1816
2. Founder: Eliphalet Remington
3. Based In: Madison, North Carolina
4. President: Tommy Millner
5. Owned by Cerberus Capital Management
6. CFO: Stephen P. Jackson Jr.
7. Staff: 2,250
8. Products: Rifles, Shotguns, Revolvers, Muzzle loaders, ammunition

Key Dates

• 1816: Founded in upstate New York by Eliphalet Remington
• 1865: The company incorporates in the state of New York
• 1873: Remington starts producing typewriters
• 1912: The company acquires Union Metallic Cartridge, which still remains as the company's ammunition division
• 1940: Remington sold to DuPont
• 1970: The company builds new facilities in Athens, Georgia
• 1993: The company was sold by DuPont firm, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice

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