The NIOA Group has announced plans for a new state-of-the-art facility for its Tennessee-based subsidiary Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc that is set to redefine excellence in weapon systems manufacturing while delivering jobs growth. The $US76.4 million campus-style industrial precinct, to be known as the Barrett Manufacturing & Technology Campus (BMTC), will be capable of designing, developing, manufacturing, testing, sustaining and distributing Barrett’s expanding range of world-class products.
It will be constructed on a 170-acre greenfield site in the company’s Murfreesboro TN heartland and less than a mile from the current base at which Barrett has become a global leader. The expansion will double the Barrett workforce over the next five years and enable the company to meet growing worldwide demand for its commercial and defence products. The facility is planned to open in early 2027.
“We thank the Department of Tennessee Economic and Community Development for their vision and for their shared enthusiasm in this growth opportunity in our State,” Barrett CEO Bryan James said. “This is a significant investment in growing Barrett’s capabilities for the future while underscoring our long-term commitment to the company’s Murfreesboro, Tennessee heartland. The BMTC will be an internationally recognised headquarters of firearms excellence, advancing our manufacturing and research capabilities as well as revolutionising our product offerings.”
Rob Nioa, the CEO of Barrett Firearms’ parent company NIOA Group, said: “We are thrilled to announce the expansion of Barrett’s operations in Murfreesboro and look forward to the positive impact this project will have on the local economy and beyond. The BMTC will serve as our primary firearms manufacturing site globally and demonstrates our commitment as a major American manufacturer catering to both the commercial and military markets.”
The BMTC will be capable of designing, developing, manufacturing, testing, sustaining and distributing:
- Commercial firearms of all types
- Advanced military small arms
- Specialist ammunition of various natures
The design focuses on creating a cutting-edge campus-style environment that integrates corporate headquarters, R&D capabilities, manufacturing, secure warehouse and logistics hub. Stage 1 of the BMTC, with a total floor area of approximately 250,000 square feet, features an on-site cafeteria, multi-use auditorium, conference and training rooms, outdoor meeting areas, and R&D facilities including state-of-the-art testing ranges and laboratory space.
