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Beretta USA To Locate New Manufacturing Facility in Tennessee Beretta USA officials, along with Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty, announced recently the company will expand its U.S. operations by building a new firearms manufacturing plant in the Gallatin
Industrial Park. Beretta, a global manufacturer of high-quality sporting and military firearms, will invest $45 million in a state-ofthe-art manufacturing and R&D facility. Beretta will create 300 new Tennessee jobs. The company is expected to complete construction on the facility this year.
Beretta is the world’s oldest manufacturing dynasty, operating since 1526 in Italy. The company is privately owned and operated by members of the 15th and 16th generations of the Beretta family. Beretta supplies quality sporting and self-defense firearms to consumers worldwide. The company manufactures the U.S. Armed Forces M-9 pistol, the standard sidearm of U.S. soldiers since 1985. Beretta will make firearms at the new Gallatin plant from both their sporting and tactical product lines. “Beretta is one of the world’s greatest companies, and their decision to expand into Tennessee speaks to the standards of craftsmanship and quality our state’s workforce embraces every day,” said Governor Haslam. “Attracting a legendary company like Beretta reinforces our goal of becoming the number-one location in the Southeast for high-quality jobs. I want to thank the Beretta family for their substantial investment in Tennessee and the 300 jobs they’ll create in Sumner County.” “From the moment we started to consider a new location, Governor Haslam and his economic development team did an excellent job,” said Franco Gussalli Beretta, executive vice president.
Umarex USA Announces 2013 Sales Awards Dunkin Lewis has been named 2013 Sales Rep Group of the Year for Umarex USA. “The aim of the award is to recognize the rep group who goes the extra mile for their customers,” says Neil Dickinson, Umarex USA national sales manager. “Dunkin Lewis is made up of individuals who are always doing their best for their clients, as well as Umarex.” Jonathan Ginsburg of Dunkin Lewis was named 2013 Dealer/Distributor Sales Rep of the Year. “Jonathan has a tremendous knowledge of the product line and provides outstanding service to his customers,” says Dickinson. “Sales numbers and new accounts are only a part of what this award represents. Jonathan looks to the long-term relationship of his accounts, and everyone appreciates and recognizes his work ethic and focus.” Kevin Roberson of Schooler & Associates was named Key Account Sales Rep of the Year for the second time in a row. Dickinson says, “Once again, Kevin maintains a strong, strategic, focused commitment to Umarex.”
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