Area Development

Fiocchi Munizioni, Italy's largest and oldest ammunition manufacturer, opened a ammunition primer manufacturing facility at the Port of Little Rock, Arkansas. The operation sits on 281 acres and directly addresses primer supply shortages affecting the broader ammunition manufacturing segment.

Fiocchi's expansion strategy centered on three core factors:

• •Access to Arkansas's experienced and energetic labor force
• •Logistical synergies with existing ammunition manufacturing partners in the region
• •Streamlined supply chain efficiency with other Fiocchi plant operations
• •Strong relationships with state and local government support

"Our focus on Little Rock for this major expansion comes from an ideal alignment of several considerations. Streamlined logistics with other plant operations combined with management and supply chain efficiencies make Little Rock a logical choice." — Anthony Acitelli, Fiocchi of America President and CEO

Over the past two years, Fiocchi has significantly expanded through strategic acquisitions:

• •Baschieri & Pellagri — Premium shotshell manufacturer
• •Lyalvale Express — Established ammunition brand
• •Grandeur Fasteners division — Fastener production capability

These moves position Fiocchi as a vertically integrated ammunition producer with capacity across primers, shotshells, rifle cartridges, and related components.

Arkansas Governor Hutchinson designated firearms and ammunition as priority growth industries. The state has actively courted major manufacturers through SHOT Show participation and industry outreach for eight years, making Fiocchi's investment a validation of Arkansas's competitive position in ammunition manufacturing.