Remington Arms Plans $20 Million Upgrade to Ilion Plant

A group of New York State lawmakers says they've been told by Remington Arms that the company plans to spend $20 million upgrading its gun manufacturing plant in the Mohawk Valley.

Three senators and three assembly members met with Remington officials recently to discuss what they could do to ensure the company keeps its plant in the Herkimer County village of Ilion, where Remington employs about 1,200 people.

Concerns were raised about the company's future in Ilion after the legislature passed a law banning the sale of military-style rifles, including the bushmaster product made at the Remington plant.

Since the law was passed in January, other states have shown interest in having Remington relocate the plant.

Remington officials have not commented on the upgrade plans.