Henry Repeating Arms is moving 100% of its manufacturing operations to the state of Wisconsin.
The move includes Henry transferring all of its Bayonne, New Jersey, manufacturing operations to its newly expanded state-of-the-art headquarters in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, and to two additional facilities in nearby Ladysmith, Wisconsin. The gun maker is also closing on opening a third Ladysmith facility in mid-summer 2025. This strategic transition accommodates the need for increased production capacity and better supports the company’s future growth. “We are putting all of our eggs in one basket, the Wisconsin basket, because it makes us more efficient, more productive, and allows for more collaboration amongst our design and engineering teams, all while sustaining and enhancing Henry’s solid reputation for quality,” said Anthony Imperato, founder and CEO of Henry Repeating Arms, in a corporate press release. “With about 400,000 square feet of cutting-edge manufacturing operations in four facilities within minutes of each other, Henry Repeating Arms is well positioned for its next chapter."
“This transition allows us to double down on what we do best — making world-class rifles, shotguns, and revolvers right here in the heart of America,” said Andrew Wickstrom, president of Henry Repeating Arms. “Our Wisconsin operations have been essential to our success for a long time, and now it is the cornerstone of our bright future.”
Henry Repeating Arms has been a major player in the increasing consumer demand for American-made lever action rifles, a platform the company has been committed to since its founding. As the company introduces new, innovative lever-action rifles and expands into other segments, its increased capacity in Wisconsin will help accelerate speed to market, streamline distribution, and enhance quality control.
“There were a ton of factors that went into making this decision, and it's something that we've been working on for at least a couple of years now,” said Daniel Clayton-Luce, Henry’s vice president of communications. “While the political climate and cost of being a gunmaker in New Jersey aren't the primary reasons for the move, they certainly helped make the decision an easier pill to swallow.
“At the end of the day, it's the operational efficiencies that come with having all of our operations within 45 minutes of each other along with the capabilities of our Rice Lake headquarters that ultimately drove this decision,” Luce said.
Henry’s newest rifle is the Lever Action Supreme, a magazine fed lever chambered in .223 Rem./5.56 NATO and 300 Blackout. The Lever Action Supreme line features genuine American Walnut stocks, an internal hammer design and an upgraded and patent-pending lever action system.
For more information about Henry Repeating Arms and its growing lineup of rifles, shotguns, and revolvers, visit www.henryusa.com.
