More layoffs at Remington’s New York plant

By Daniel Terrill

Remington Arms laid off 34 more employees this week, saying the decision was made to adjust to changing markets.
“These changes, while difficult, are necessary to ensure the company’s long-term success in a rapidly changing marketplace,” said Jessica Kallam, a Remington spokeswoman, in a statement emailed to Guns.com.
Kallam added the 34 people effected by the decision will be assisted through severance packages and other benefits to help with their transition.
The news comes a little more than a week after the gun maker cut 122 jobs from its historic New York facility, citing a slowdown in orders and high inventory levels. Remington has been manufacturing firearms in the Ilion location since 1816.
The industry is experiencing a glut in the supply chain, according to statements by executives from other gun companies. Before the November elections, gun makers prepared for Democrats to maintain political power in the White House, but, like many, were surprised by the victory of Donald Trump.
With pro-gun Republicans in control of both chambers of Congress and the White House, efforts to advance gun control legislation have been severely weakened and gun sales saw a rapid decline.
Still, some local lawmakers blamed the initial layoffs this month on strict gun laws forced through the

Source: Guns.com