The Litchfield City Council believes a new firearms related factory is worth a shot. They approved two measures intended to pave the way for National Primers to come to the West Side Industrial Park. They signed onto a development agreement and retail sales contract with National. Don Mildrum, the CEO of National Primers LLC, explained the company’s supply and demand sense of urgency is leading them to address the increasing demand for primer.
• Phase I will break ground by the end of 2025. With a $57 million investment, this phase will create at least 85 jobs, and the facility is expected to be fully operational by summer of 2028. • Phase II, an expansion of the plant or a complementary line of business, will add $70 million in additional investment and at least 75 more jobs, with operations beginning no later than summer of 2032. Mayor Jacob Fleming said “This is a tremendous win for our city and the broader region,” “The location within the I-55 Commerce Center is ideal for industrial growth, and this project is a direct result of strategic investment and collaboration. We are especially grateful for the support of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Ameren Illinois, Montgomery County, and the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) — their efforts have helped make this vision a reality.
