News FN Announces $18 Million Expansion Project At South Carolina FacilityAnnouncesFN Accounces $18 Million Expansion Project At South Carolina Facility David Lane May 5, 2023 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More Find out more about how we test products. FN has big plans for their US-based facilities! In addition to the second location in Liberty, South Carolina, FN America has announced they will be investing $18 million dollars into the Columbia, SC facility also.Work starting later this year with a planned completion date of Q2 2024, will add more than 40,000 square-feet of manufacturing and office space and create a Design Center of Excellence for new FN America R&D efforts. “The record growth that our company has had these last several years has enabled us to invest in our South Carolina manufacturing footprint with our soon-to-be new facility in Liberty and now the expansion of our Columbia facility,” said Mark Cherpes, President and CEO for FN America, LLC. “We were established in Richland County more than 40 years ago to manufacture small arms for the U.S. Army, and we are proud to expand our capacity to support that sector of our business.” For over 40 years, FN has been operating its production facility in Richland County, South Carolina, where it has successfully delivered more than 1 million small arms to the U.S. Department of Defense. The company was first established in the United States in 1979, and since 1981, it has been producing the M240 medium machine gun, which is a variation of the FN MAG-58, under contract to the U.S. Army.At present, FN America has a workforce of over 600 employees who are dedicated to producing firearms, accessories, and other related products for the U.S. military, law enforcement agencies, and consumers. The company has fulfilled contracts for the M4A1, M16A4, M249 light machine gun, M240 medium machine gun, and FN SCAR, which are used by the U.S. military. Moreover, the company has also supplied the FN 509 striker-fired pistol series to law enforcement agencies like the Los Angeles Police Department and individual officers across the nation. Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
