In addition to its headquarters in McLean, Virginia, FN America also has a Development and Technical Center (DEVTEC) in Fredericksburg, Virginia and manufacturing operations in Columbia, South Carolina. Headquarters, Development and Manufacturing a portfolio of products, training and support services under the well-established FNH USA brand name. locations, employs approximately 500 people, offers customers in the U.S. Its new FN America, operating in four U.S. based FN Manufacturing is now making and supplying the American military’s M16 and M4 family. While most of the M16 family of weapons has been made for the U.S. The Herstal Group employs more than 2,500 people worldwide, of which more than 1,000 are in the U.S.įNH USA’s FN 15 Rifle, built by FN Manufacturing, is almost identical externally to the Army’s current-issue M16A2. FN Herstal also has manufacturing facilities in Viana, Portugal and Miroku, Japan. Browning, FN supplies a variety of products to customers in more than 100 countries worldwide.įNH itself is part of the Herstal Group, along with FNH USA, Browning North America (Morgan, UT) and Browning International (Herstal, Belgium). A pioneer in innovative firearms technology since the days of John M. FNH is known worldwide for 125 years as a leader in the development and manufacturing of reliable, innovative, high-quality firearms for military, law enforcement and commercial customers. operation, is a distinct entity, it is a subsidiary of Fabrique Nationale Herstal. Army)Īlso, of particular importance to major military, law enforcement and commercial firms, Cherpes points out that the merger will also enable the company to better manage the complete product and customer care lifecycles. The M249, made by FN Manufacturing, features a cold hammer-forged steel barrel for enhanced accuracy and long life as well as a hard chrome-plated bore and chamber for greater corrosion resistance. soldier, armed with a compact version of the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon during operations in Kandahar province. He foresees multiple benefits for distributors, dealers and consumers, including streamlined development and production of existing and new products and services.Īn indicator of current and future benefits to consumers from this consolidation can be seen in an announced $100 cut in MSRP for a popular model of the striker-fired FNS Pistol line, long being made by FN Manufacturing. market challenges.”Ĭherpes, elevated to the top position at the new FN America, brings years of experience as FNH USA’s Vice President of Military Operations. “This merger will ensure a stronger, more agile organization that is better poised to meet current and future U.S.

has created a unique opportunity for us to gain efficiencies and has opened the door to some exciting new opportunities for growth and profitability,” he said.

“Consolidating our operations in the U.S. at FN Manufacturing and all distributed in North America by FNH USA – Cherpes sees significant benefits for the new company and its customers. While this might seem to be of only passing interest to the legions of admirers and users of the highly respected Belgian firm FN Herstal’s distinguished line of military, law enforcement and sporting arms – many of which have long been in production in the U.S. Computer controlled machining and welding devices are key components of the facility’s well-deserved reputation for highest quality fabrication.

The receiver body of a Mk19 grenade launcher undergoing high precision robotic welding operations at the FN Manufacturing plant in Columbia, South Carolina.

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