Norma Ammo Moves Headquarters To Savannah

Another company associated with the booming firearms industry is moving operations to Georgia, adding to the state’s growing influence and presence in the industry. According to data from the National Shooting Sports Foundation, Georgia has become one of the country’s top 10 states for firearm manufacturing.

On day before he signed into law Constitutional Carry in Georgia, Gov. Brian P. Kemp announced on April 11, 2022, that Norma Precision Ammunition, a subsidiary of the leading European ammunition manufacturer RUAG Ammotec, is establishing its U.S. headquarters, manufacturing site, and warehousing and distribution operations near Savannah in Chatham County.

Norma Precision Ammunition has already been the process of hiring employees.

“With their facilities in close proximity to the Port of Savannah—the top port for U.S. exports—and our highly-skilled pool of talent, I’m confident that RUAG Ammotec will be very pleased with their decision to invest in the Peach State,” said Gov. Kemp. “I’m grateful to Norma Precision Ammunition for their job-stimulating investments, and I look forward to seeing the opportunities this creates for hardworking Georgians in the region.”

Swiss-based RUAG Ammotec has operations in 12 different countries. The company develops and produces high-end ammunition for sport shooters, special operations forces and peace officers worldwide, serving key markets in the military, law enforcement, hunting, and sporting goods sectors. In 2021, Norma Precision Ammunition imported more than 400 containers of ammunition from RUAG Ammotec factories in Europe, while also delivering more than 30 million cartridges of ammunition made in the U.S.

“Norma Precision Ammunition has been manufacturing in the United States for over 10 years as RUAG Ammotec, USA. The past four years have been remarkable years of steady growth. With this relocation, expansion, and focus on the Norma Ammunition brand, we will continue to grow while better serving our customers and industry partners in the United States and abroad,” said Christoph Eisenhardt, President and CEO of RUAG Ammotec. “I am pleased with all that Georgia has to offer our company. I am confident that with our relocation, we have chosen the right community to partner with to ensure mutual long-term success.”

Norma Precision Ammunition is located at 141 Prosperity Drive in Garden City. The company is currently hiring for advanced manufacturing, distribution, management, and sales opportunities. Individuals interested in career opportunities with the company are encouraged to visit www.NormaShooting.com for additional information.

“We are pleased to announce the official relocation of Norma Precision Ammunition to the Georgia Lowcountry,” said Paul Lemke, President of Norma Precision Ammunition. “The Savannah area offers a significant opportunity to expand our small arms ammunition manufacturing and distribution operations to meet growing customer demand and to better serve our partners in the small arms industry, while providing unmatched access to the world-class Port of Savannah.”

“Today’s announcement that Norma Precision Ammunition will locate their U.S. headquarters, manufacturing and distribution operations to Chatham County is a testament that our region has the infrastructure and skilled workforce for companies to locate and thrive here,” said Trip Tollison, President and CEO, Savannah Economic Development Authority. “This is great news for our region and we look forward to working with Norma Precision Ammunition as they grow here in Savannah.”

Georgia remains a national leader in advanced manufacturing and continues to attract global businesses like RUAG Ammotec. The state’s strength across multiple manufacturing sectors resulted in a GDP of $59.5 billion in 2020, which is the latest data available. The Georgia Department of Labor estimated that there were 392,508 manufacturing jobs in the state as of the third quarter of 2021.

In November, Remington Firearms announced a $100 million investment to move its world headquarters and create more than 850 jobs near LaGrange area in Troup County.

About Norma Precision Ammunition
Norma Precision Ammunition is a subsidiary of Europe’s leading manufacturer of small arms ammunition and OEM components, RUAG Ammotec. Norma Precision Ammunition brings Swiss, German, Hungarian and Swedish high-tech offerings to the U.S. Combined with disruptive technologies, sales and marketing insights, and strategic partnerships, the Norma Precision Ammunition team provides world-class small arms ammunition for use by sports shooters, hunters, law enforcers, and war-fighters in the U.S. and abroad. In the U.S., RUAG Ammotec markets its product offerings under the Norma and Swiss P brands.