Smith & Wesson Says Savage Arms Factories Will Remain Open
Smith & Wesson confirmed that Savage Arms' factories located in Westfield and Canada will remain open following its $160 million acquisition of the gunmaker.
Springfield Holyoke, MA, October 22, 2026 —
Smith & Wesson confirmed that Savage Arms’ factories in Westfield and Canada will remain open following its $160 million acquisition of the gunmaker. The confirmation addresses the future of the two factory locations, but the information provided does not detail any other operational plans.
The announcement identifies the facilities by their locations as Westfield and Canada. It does not specify the city or region meant by Westfield, or identify the Canadian location. No announcement date or expected timeline for the factories’ continued operation was provided.
The acquisition value was given as $160 million. The available information does not describe the transaction’s terms, when it was completed, or whether the stated amount includes any additional components. It also does not provide details about staffing, production levels, product lines, management, or investment at either factory.
Smith & Wesson’s confirmation is limited to the factories remaining open. It does not establish whether their operations will change or what plans the companies have for the sites beyond that statement. No further details about the acquisition or the facilities were included in the information provided.
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