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News|Industry News By Drew BryantJuly 27th, 2022, theloadoutblog.com Kel-Tec is a firearm manufacturer well known for making cost effective and reliable pistols, rifles, and shotguns. Recently, Kel-Tec has announced the […]
By Drew Bryant
July 27th, 2022, theloadoutblog.com
Kel-Tec is a firearm manufacturer well known for making cost effective and reliable pistols, rifles, and shotguns. Recently, Kel-Tec has announced the company’s first expansion and its outside of the beautiful Sunshine State. The company has recently acquired a 33,000 ft facility in Rock Springs, Wyoming. The goal of the new facility is to expand the capabilities of Kel-Tec CNC Industries. The new facility will bring in over 250+ jobs to the Rock Springs area after gradual expansion from the initial facility.
Below, is the press release from Kel-Tec on the acquisition of the facility and the company’s expansion plans.
COCOA, FL – Kel-Tec® CNC Industries is expanding its production capacity with the acquisition of a 33,000 square foot facility in Rock Springs, Wyoming, augmenting its 125,000 square foot industrial space in Cocoa, Florida.
“I am thrilled to be a part of this new adventure in our story,” stated Adrian Kellgren, Director of Industrial Production. “Wyoming has a rich history as part of the American frontier and it’s fitting for our brand, being that we constantly explore the limits of performance and design, to expand out here.”
KelTec® firearms are known for innovation and performance, so the new facility will focus on cutting edge manufacturing technology, next generation research and development and of course, production of the newest trend-setting firearms available.
“This is a milestone for Kel-Tec CNC Industries,” said Director of Sales and Marketing, Derek Kellgren. “While steady expansion isn’t anything new to us, this is our first expansion into another State and we couldn’t be more excited about advancing our innovative designs and production processes in Wyoming.”
While the company’s initial start-up will be small, the facility is designed to grow up to 250+ employees across multiple industrial disciplines.
“In Wyoming, we value our open spaces, recreation and hunting and proudly defend our 2nd Amendment rights,” stated Governor Mark Gordon. “Because of those values and our business-friendly environment I am pleased to welcome KelTec firearms to Wyoming.”
Rock Springs Mayor Timothy A. Kaumo, echoing added support from Sweetwater County officials and the Wyoming Business Council, added “The City of Rock Springs is beyond excited and proud to have KelTec firearms locating here.”
“The future of our company is tied to the future of the American free spirit,” concluded George Kellgren, Founder, Chairman and CEO. “Wyoming has been a leading example of liberty and freedom for America, and it is right that we become part of it
As of right now it is unknown what exact operations will be conducted at Kel-Tec’s new facility. One can speculate that whatever is coming it is potentially good for Kel-Tec and the industry as a whole.
What do you think about Kel-Tec’s opening up a new facility? Let us know in the comments below.
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