I like what Henry Repeating did ...

[86er]

...their supplier in WI lost business in the metal hardware industry and was eventually out of business. They had produced parts for Henry that were sent to NJ for finishing and assembly. Henry purchased the factory, retained 17 employees and hired an additional 83 people. Henry Repeating Arms 30-30 and 45-70 rifles will be completely made in the WI facility and that facility will increase production of parts for rimfire and pistol caliber rifles that are finished in NJ. Way to go HRA - supporting USA in whatever way they can.

[Rusty]

Hmmm, I wonder if they're planing on pulling out of the unfriendly gun situation in NJ?

[BenT]

I drove by the place on Monday . It's 60 miles from my house, if it was closer I would be looking at employment there, it would be a quality company to work for.

[jazman]

Good information Joe, thanks for sharing that. I have the highest respect for Henry, customer service is second to none, and my large loop .22 carbine is probably more fun than is legal. Good people.

[wvfarrier]

Proud to be American made

[AJMD429]

Gotta get me a Henry 22, if they ever start making 22 LR ammo again, that is. . .

[1894c]

Good information Joe, thanks for sharing that. I have the highest respect for Henry, customer service is second to none, and my large loop .22 carbine is probably more fun than is legal. Good people.

i own the same Henry Levergun, it's become one of my favorites too...i wouldn't blame Henry for moving out of NJ, i left NYS 15 years ago and have never looked back... :)

[Ji in Hawaii]

Great move for everyone involved, always impressed with Henry's business attitude.
Now if Henry would only straighten the grip, and lengthen the barrel to 22" on their 45/70 I would get real interested.

[Ysabel Kid]

Good information Joe, thanks for sharing that. I have the highest respect for Henry, customer service is second to none, and my large loop .22 carbine is probably more fun than is legal. Good people.

Agreed on all counts! The large-loop .22 was Y2K's first levergun. He thought he was Rooster Cogburn/John Wayne from"True Grit" with that gun!

[Hagler]

...here you go:

http://henryrepeating.com/news-henry-ma ... consin.cfm

October 28, 2013

Henry Repeating Arms to Manufacture Rifles in Wisconsin

Henry Repeating Arms, the leading lever action rifle manufacturer headquartered in Bayonne NJ, will begin manufacturing their steel centerfire rifles in their Rice Lake, Wisconsin facility in 2014. To date the Wisconsin plant has supplied the Bayonne operation with many components used in all Henry models including receivers, bolts, sights and other internal parts. Several million dollars of new computerized machining equipment was invested in the Wisconsin facility to support the manufacturing of the company’s caliber .30-30 and .45-70 rifles and to increase the volume of the components produced for its rimfire rifles.

Henry Repeating Arms purchased the 138,000 sq ft Rice Lake facility in 2006 from Wright Products, a subsidiary of FKI Industries, who manufactured their own line of storm door hardware. Wright also supplied components to other industries including Henry Repeating since 1998. Wright ceased manufacturing due to price pressure in the hardware industry, causing hundreds of lost jobs. Henry purchased the building and manufacturing equipment and retained 17 experienced employees. Today the company employs over 100 people and continues to hire to support its continued growth. Anthony Imperato, President and owner of the company states, “I am proud of what we’ve accomplished in Wisconsin by saving jobs, adding jobs, and creating a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. I decided to expand our operations here because of the outstanding job our employees do to help us meet increased demand”.

Henry Repeating Arms will build and ship in excess of 300,000 rifles in 2013 and employs 300 people in total. Andy Wickstrom, General Manager of both locations, added, “Henry’s goal is always to manufacture a line of classic, well-crafted firearms that every enthusiast can afford. The passion, expertise, and dedication of our employees in Rice Lake embody the company’s motto, ‘Made In America Or Not Made At All’. We are very proud to make Wisconsin a more integral part of the Henry Family.”

Shawn

[Larkbill]

Is that one of the Robertsons in the front row?

All I can say is dang it, I should support a company like that. Looks like I'll have to suck it up and buy another gun. It's a dirty job but someone has to do it.