{"id":30331,"date":"2014-07-10T16:14:03","date_gmt":"2014-07-10T21:14:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.downrange.tv\/blog\/?p=30331"},"modified":"2014-07-10T16:14:03","modified_gmt":"2014-07-10T21:14:03","slug":"mossberg-announces-expansion-of-texas-manufacturing-facility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.downrange.tv\/blog\/mossberg-announces-expansion-of-texas-manufacturing-facility\/30331\/","title":{"rendered":"Mossberg\u00ae Announces Expansion of Texas Manufacturing Facility"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"mossberglogo\"North Haven, CT \u2013 O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc., America\u2019s oldest family-owned and operated firearms manufacturer and the largest pump-action shotgun manufacturer in the world, proudly announces the completion of a major expansion at their Maverick Arms, Inc. facility in Eagle Pass, Texas. With the new 116,000 square-foot addition, Mossberg\u2019s manufacturing and distribution capabilities have now increased significantly in Texas. Mossberg\u2019s corporate headquarters and some manufacturing remain in North Haven, Connecticut, where the company has been located since 1919.<\/p>\n

A recent statement from Texas Governor Rick Perry\u2019s office recognized the efforts of the Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) and the state\u2019s low taxes, smart regulations, fair courts and skilled workforce as keys to Mossberg\u2019s decision to invest in Texas. \u201cThis TEF investment in Maverick Arms will help create jobs and opportunity in Eagle Pass, while reaffirming Texas\u2019 longstanding support of the Second Amendment,\u201d stated Governor Perry.<\/p>\n

Mossberg CEO, Iver Mossberg commented, \u201cInvesting in Texas was an easy decision. It\u2019s a state that is not only committed to economic growth but also honors and respects the Second Amendment and the firearm freedoms it guarantees for our customers.\u201d Continuing Mossberg said, \u201cA significant amount of our manufacturing has been based in our Eagle Pass facility since 1989. This new expansion will allow us to take full advantage of the outstanding work ethic of our long-time employees and help us meet an ever-growing demand for Mossberg rifles and shotguns. We thank Governor Perry and TEF for their efforts which made this expansion possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

Maverick Arms, Inc. houses production, assembly and distribution of shotguns and rifles for the Mossberg\u00ae, Maverick\u00ae and Mossberg International\u2122 brands in the Eagle Pass facility with over 90% of the company\u2019s total production based there. The recent expansion, which includes a $3.4 million capital investment, will consolidate more of the company\u2019s manufacturing in Texas and will create 50 new jobs.<\/p>\n

With the increased manufacturing capabilities in Texas and a renewed focus on the company\u2019s tagline, \u201cBuilt Rugged. Proudly American.\u201d, all the employees of O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. take great pride in building dependable guns for hard-working American families and our military and law enforcement personnel worldwide. For more information on Mossberg and their extensive line of shotguns, rifles and accessories, please visit www.mossberg.com.<\/p>\n

About O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc.<\/strong><\/em>
\nFounded in 1919, O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. is the oldest family-owned and operated firearms manufacturer in America, and is the largest pump-action shotgun manufacturer in the world. Leading the way with over 100 design and utility patents to its credit, and standing as the first ISO 9001 Certified long-gun manufacturer, Mossberg is considered to be one of the most innovative firearms manufacturers in U.S. History. For more information on commercial, special purpose, law enforcement and military shotguns, rifles and accessories, please visit their website at www.mossberg.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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