IN Henry Repeating Arms To Build Rifles In Wisconsin Henry Repeating Arms, headquartered in Bayonne N.J., will begin manufacturing its steel centerfire rifles in the Rice Lake, Wis., facility in 2014. Historically, 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 Henry rimfire rifles. Henry Repeating Arms purchased the 138,000-square-foot Rice Lake facility in 2006 from Wright Products, a subsidiary of FKI Industries. Wright had supplied components to Henry since 1998. When Wright ceased manufacturing, Henry purchased the building and manufacturing equipment and retained 17 experienced employees. “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 there because of the outstanding job our employees do to help us meet increased demand,” said Anthony Imperato, Henry Repeating Arms owner and president. Henry employs 300 people. In 2013, the company reports it built and shipped more than 300,000 rifles. “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,” said Andy Wickstrom, general manager of both locations. www.henryrifles.com CrossBreed Holsters Builds Headquarters CrossBreed Holsters has broken ground on new production headquarters in Republic, Mo. The 6,200-square-foot building will more than double the size of the company’s current facility. The expansion is in response to greater demand for its handcrafted, trueto-fit holsters, which is a result of recordbreaking handgun sales and concealedcarry permit applications, according to company officials. “We are truly blessed to have had so many loyal customers who have embraced our original vision and commitment to quality,” said Carol Craighead, CrossBreed Holsters CEO. The company officials say it plans to begin full operations in the new facility by this summer. www.crossbreedholsters.com 14 FEBRUARY 2014 Subscribe to SI DIGITAL www.shootingindustry.com
