Groundbreaking Ceremony for State-of-the-Art 6.8mm Ammunition Facility at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant

Company Overview - Olin Corporation is a leading vertically integrated global manufacturer and distributor of chemical products and a prominent U.S. manufacturer of ammunition, including sporting ammunition, law enforcement ammunition, and small caliber military ammunition [4]. Recent Developments - Olin Corporation's Winchester division, in collaboration with the U.S. Army, has celebrated the groundbreaking of a new 6.8mm Ammunition Facility at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, which is part of the Next Generation Squad Weapons Program [1][2]. - The new facility will be 450,000 square feet and will manufacture all components of 6.8mm ammunition, reinforcing the legacy of the Lake City facility in national defense [3]. Economic Impact - The project will support 90% of the work through industries in the Kansas City region and involve nearly 50 local businesses, contributing to job creation and economic growth in the local community [3].