Fairfield-based Sturm, Ruger & Co. has acquired Anderson Manufacturing, a Hebron, Kentucky maker of firearms and firearm accessories, the company announced Wednesday. Publicly traded Ruger said the “strategic purchase,” which includes Anderson’s manufacturing facility and machinery, will allow it to work with a skilled and experienced workforce. Anderson’s factory is located in “a firearms-friendly region” […]
Fairfield-based Sturm, Ruger & Co. has acquired Anderson Manufacturing, a Hebron, Kentucky maker of firearms and firearm accessories, the company announced Wednesday.
Publicly traded Ruger said the “strategic purchase,” which includes Anderson’s manufacturing facility and machinery, will allow it to work with a skilled and experienced workforce. Anderson’s factory is located in “a firearms-friendly region” and brings valuable expertise in making firearms and aftermarket parts and accessories, Ruger said.
"Our plan is to integrate Anderson’s capabilities and workforce into our broader operations, which include our existing manufacturing facilities in Newport, New Hampshire, Prescott, Arizona, Mayodan, North Carolina, and Earth City, Missouri," Ruger spokesman Rob Werkmeister told the Hartford Business Journal. "We plan to leverage this acquisition to increase production capacity and grow sales of existing product lines that are in demand, accelerate new product launches, and expand our accessories business."
He said the company is not able to comment on any specific employee information at this time.
The deal’s financial terms were not disclosed. An email to Ruger was not immediately returned.
“This acquisition is an incredible opportunity to advance our long-term strategy and expand Ruger’s capacity,” said Todd Seyfert, president and CEO of Ruger. “We’re excited to welcome members from the talented team at Anderson Manufacturing and leverage their knowledge and infrastructure to better serve our customers. This move reinforces Ruger’s position as a leader in the industry, and reiterates my focus on continued growth, even as others scale back.”
Ruger said it will discontinue the Anderson Manufacturing brand and its firearms products and integrate the facility’s capabilities into its broader operations. Ruger will use the new facility as part of its effort to launch new products, expand Ruger’s product lines and grow its accessories business.
Earlier this month, Ruger
disclosed a workforce reduction without specifying how many employees were affected. As of Feb. 1, the company employed approximately 1,780 full-time employees.
