Walther Manufacturing Invests in Expansion in Right to Work Arkansas

Walther Manufacturing is planning to expand soon in Right to Work Fort Smith, Arkansas. No doubt, being Right to Work state encourages Arkansas business development. In order to accomplish this, the company is investing $30 million toward the project. They will also create 76 new jobs. So this is great economic news!

From Area Development Magazine:

“Walther Manufacturing is making a substantial investment in our Fort Smith factory to facilitate the expansion of our research development and manufacturing of U.S.-produced firearms and accessories.” […]

“Walther is a world-renowned firearms company, and they have been a great corporate partner in Arkansas for the past decade. […] We are excited to see the company grow in the Natural State, and we look forward to their continued success.” […]

“My connection to Umarex and Walther goes back many years. They are a key fixture in the high-tech manufacturing fabric of the Fort Smith Region and a partner who shares our goal of growing and recruiting a talented workforce. […] It was a pleasure to work with the leadership at Walther again to secure this project in Fort Smith. We welcome Walther’s expansion as they further solidify their place in our community and allow it to meet the demand of its military, law enforcement and consumer markets.”

AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

To read the previous economic update on Right to Work states, click here.