and you said ammo us readily available?????? another LIE?
Page 8: Demand has Bitterroot ammo business expanding
Posted: June 6, 2009 11:46 AM MST
Updated: June 22, 2009 08:14 AM MST
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Page 8: Demand has Bitterroot ammo business expanding
Posted: June 6, 2009 11:46 AM MST
Updated: June 22, 2009 08:14 AM MST
Reporting from KPAX in Missoula
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While many businesses are just scraping by in these tough economic times, one company in the Bitterroot Valley is booming.
You can hear the activity before you see it, and once inside Bitterroot Valley Ammunition and Component Sales, you become swallowed up in it. It's noisy at all three of the plants, which are all under the supervision of company president Darren Newsom, and all located in the Bitterroot Valley.
B-VAC is a master distributor for ATK which is the world's largest ammunition business and it manufactures 300,000 bullets a day. They produce ammo in 122 different calibers, and supply bullet components like brass casings, powder and primers to 1,000 dealers.
"Building 300,000 parts of any types of manufacturing every day, just to replenish components every day is a full-time job" Newsom explained.
He learned the trade working 20 years for another ammo business in the Bitterroot, but wanted more, so he opened B-VAC in January of 2008. "I tried to purchase the business I worked for, but it wasn't available so that prompted me to open my own."
His employees operate as efficiently as the high tech machines they operate, which Newsom says is the key to the company's success.
One of the more interesting operations is in a room hidden from the rest of the workers, where cement mixers full of crushed walnut shells polish bullets, much like water and detergent clean clothes in a washing machine.
While the Bitterroot Valley may not be too well-known outside Montana, the demand for ammo put this small company on the national and international map, Newsom, a Stevensville High School grad told us that it's all about making a good, quality product...and doing it in the place he considers the best on earth.
"To work hard for 20 years and at the end own my own business and still be here in the valley makes me feel good."
Due to the national shortage of ammunition, business is booming for B-VAC and to compensate for six to nine months in back-orders piling up, Newsom is building a larger plant in Stevensville. The new facility will double the size of his workforce to about 100.
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(from June 6, 2009)
A business in the Bitterroot Valley is bucking the trend of just scraping by during these tough economic times and is thriving while struggling to quench a nationwide ammunition shortage.
At Bitterroot Valley Ammunition and Components (BVAC), it's all hands on deck and full speed ahead, with no end in sight. "It's a seven day a week, 24-hour job right now, just trying to keep up with orders and demand for product and components" explained BVAC President Darren Newsom.
He attributes much of the demand to on-going military actions in Iraq and Afghanistan. "As they consumed ammunition over the years, they consumed the stockpiles the military had so it created a shortage on the commercial side."
But Newsom added that politics has also played a big part in the increased demand for ammo. "We saw a big jump on Election Day. People are scared. They're scared for their gun rights, ammunition taxes. There are theories what will happen and it's politically motivated."
That motivates some crazy requests, like a call that Newsom said came in from Texas. "He offered to fly to Missoula, bring a check, buy a load of ammunition and buy the tractor-trailer to go back to Texas". But Newsom declined the offer and told the caller to "call me back in six months".
BVAC's pecking order for supplying ammo is government first, followed by law enforcement, and then commercial business.
"My boss made daily runs to the Bitterroot to get stuff, which helped our sales. We still can't get stuff for reloading" explained Ben Scharenberg who works as the Sportsman's Surplus Assistant Manager in Missoula.
Meanwhile, at BVAC, the work continues at a hectic, yet controlled pace, despite the shortage. "Demand is so big right now, it's like a drop in a bucket. I'd like to fill it all, but it's impossible to do right now" Newsom stated.
BVAC has six to nine months of back orders piled up, so Newsom says he'll open a fourth, larger, shop in Stevensville which will double the size of his workforce.
Reporting from KPAX in Missoula
While many businesses are just scraping by in these tough economic times, one company in the Bitterroot Valley is booming.
You can hear the activity before you see it, and once inside Bitterroot Valley Ammunition and Component Sales, you become swallowed up in it. It's noisy at all three of the plants, which are all under the supervision of company president Darren Newsom, and all located in the Bitterroot Valley.
B-VAC is a master distributor for ATK which is the world's largest ammunition business and it manufactures 300,000 bullets a day. They produce ammo in 122 different calibers, and supply bullet components like brass casings, powder and primers to 1,000 dealers.
"Building 300,000 parts of any types of manufacturing every day, just to replenish components every day is a full-time job" Newsom explained.
He learned the trade working 20 years for another ammo business in the Bitterroot, but wanted more, so he opened B-VAC in January of 2008. "I tried to purchase the business I worked for, but it wasn't available so that prompted me to open my own."
His employees operate as efficiently as the high tech machines they operate, which Newsom says is the key to the company's success.
One of the more interesting operations is in a room hidden from the rest of the workers, where cement mixers full of crushed walnut shells polish bullets, much like water and detergent clean clothes in a washing machine.
While the Bitterroot Valley may not be too well-known outside Montana, the demand for ammo put this small company on the national and international map, Newsom, a Stevensville High School grad told us that it's all about making a good, quality product...and doing it in the place he considers the best on earth.
"To work hard for 20 years and at the end own my own business and still be here in the valley makes me feel good."
Due to the national shortage of ammunition, business is booming for B-VAC and to compensate for six to nine months in back-orders piling up, Newsom is building a larger plant in Stevensville. The new facility will double the size of his workforce to about 100.
yep ammo is good to go in Valley county :wink: :wink:
oldtimer can get all you want!
Contact Richard Britzman Valley coubnty Montana!
lol lol lol
of course do not expect results he is a known liar
:wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink:
EH?
OH VEY??
Any response top another one of your lies oldtimer?????
Page 8: Demand has Bitterroot ammo business expanding
Posted: June 6, 2009 11:46 AM MST
Updated: June 22, 2009 08:14 AM MST
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Page 8: Demand has Bitterroot ammo business expanding
Posted: June 6, 2009 11:46 AM MST
Updated: June 22, 2009 08:14 AM MST
Reporting from KPAX in Missoula
What Are The Most-Clicked & Highest-Rated Stories?
While many businesses are just scraping by in these tough economic times, one company in the Bitterroot Valley is booming.
You can hear the activity before you see it, and once inside Bitterroot Valley Ammunition and Component Sales, you become swallowed up in it. It's noisy at all three of the plants, which are all under the supervision of company president Darren Newsom, and all located in the Bitterroot Valley.
B-VAC is a master distributor for ATK which is the world's largest ammunition business and it manufactures 300,000 bullets a day. They produce ammo in 122 different calibers, and supply bullet components like brass casings, powder and primers to 1,000 dealers.
"Building 300,000 parts of any types of manufacturing every day, just to replenish components every day is a full-time job" Newsom explained.
He learned the trade working 20 years for another ammo business in the Bitterroot, but wanted more, so he opened B-VAC in January of 2008. "I tried to purchase the business I worked for, but it wasn't available so that prompted me to open my own."
His employees operate as efficiently as the high tech machines they operate, which Newsom says is the key to the company's success.
One of the more interesting operations is in a room hidden from the rest of the workers, where cement mixers full of crushed walnut shells polish bullets, much like water and detergent clean clothes in a washing machine.
While the Bitterroot Valley may not be too well-known outside Montana, the demand for ammo put this small company on the national and international map, Newsom, a Stevensville High School grad told us that it's all about making a good, quality product...and doing it in the place he considers the best on earth.
"To work hard for 20 years and at the end own my own business and still be here in the valley makes me feel good."
Due to the national shortage of ammunition, business is booming for B-VAC and to compensate for six to nine months in back-orders piling up, Newsom is building a larger plant in Stevensville. The new facility will double the size of his workforce to about 100.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(from June 6, 2009)
A business in the Bitterroot Valley is bucking the trend of just scraping by during these tough economic times and is thriving while struggling to quench a nationwide ammunition shortage.
At Bitterroot Valley Ammunition and Components (BVAC), it's all hands on deck and full speed ahead, with no end in sight. "It's a seven day a week, 24-hour job right now, just trying to keep up with orders and demand for product and components" explained BVAC President Darren Newsom.
He attributes much of the demand to on-going military actions in Iraq and Afghanistan. "As they consumed ammunition over the years, they consumed the stockpiles the military had so it created a shortage on the commercial side."
But Newsom added that politics has also played a big part in the increased demand for ammo. "We saw a big jump on Election Day. People are scared. They're scared for their gun rights, ammunition taxes. There are theories what will happen and it's politically motivated."
That motivates some crazy requests, like a call that Newsom said came in from Texas. "He offered to fly to Missoula, bring a check, buy a load of ammunition and buy the tractor-trailer to go back to Texas". But Newsom declined the offer and told the caller to "call me back in six months".
BVAC's pecking order for supplying ammo is government first, followed by law enforcement, and then commercial business.
"My boss made daily runs to the Bitterroot to get stuff, which helped our sales. We still can't get stuff for reloading" explained Ben Scharenberg who works as the Sportsman's Surplus Assistant Manager in Missoula.
Meanwhile, at BVAC, the work continues at a hectic, yet controlled pace, despite the shortage. "Demand is so big right now, it's like a drop in a bucket. I'd like to fill it all, but it's impossible to do right now" Newsom stated.
BVAC has six to nine months of back orders piled up, so Newsom says he'll open a fourth, larger, shop in Stevensville which will double the size of his workforce.
Reporting from KPAX in Missoula
While many businesses are just scraping by in these tough economic times, one company in the Bitterroot Valley is booming.
You can hear the activity before you see it, and once inside Bitterroot Valley Ammunition and Component Sales, you become swallowed up in it. It's noisy at all three of the plants, which are all under the supervision of company president Darren Newsom, and all located in the Bitterroot Valley.
B-VAC is a master distributor for ATK which is the world's largest ammunition business and it manufactures 300,000 bullets a day. They produce ammo in 122 different calibers, and supply bullet components like brass casings, powder and primers to 1,000 dealers.
"Building 300,000 parts of any types of manufacturing every day, just to replenish components every day is a full-time job" Newsom explained.
He learned the trade working 20 years for another ammo business in the Bitterroot, but wanted more, so he opened B-VAC in January of 2008. "I tried to purchase the business I worked for, but it wasn't available so that prompted me to open my own."
His employees operate as efficiently as the high tech machines they operate, which Newsom says is the key to the company's success.
One of the more interesting operations is in a room hidden from the rest of the workers, where cement mixers full of crushed walnut shells polish bullets, much like water and detergent clean clothes in a washing machine.
While the Bitterroot Valley may not be too well-known outside Montana, the demand for ammo put this small company on the national and international map, Newsom, a Stevensville High School grad told us that it's all about making a good, quality product...and doing it in the place he considers the best on earth.
"To work hard for 20 years and at the end own my own business and still be here in the valley makes me feel good."
Due to the national shortage of ammunition, business is booming for B-VAC and to compensate for six to nine months in back-orders piling up, Newsom is building a larger plant in Stevensville. The new facility will double the size of his workforce to about 100.
yep ammo is good to go in Valley county :wink: :wink:
oldtimer can get all you want!
Contact Richard Britzman Valley coubnty Montana!
lol lol lol
of course do not expect results he is a known liar
:wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink:
EH?
OH VEY??
Any response top another one of your lies oldtimer?????