On May 29, 2008, FNH USA signed an agreement with ATK Commercial Products (the commercial arm of ATK Armament Systems), for the exclusive distribution of the commercial 5.7 X 28 mm, SS197SR sporting ammunition (P/N 10700016) for the commercial market.
Rick DeMilt, senior vice president of sales and marketing for FNH USA commercial and law enforcement division, says “FNH USA is pleased to partner with a major ammunition manufacturer and is certain that this relationship will broaden the availability of the 5.7X 28 mm round in the sport shooting market.”
All restricted military and law enforcement rounds will remain a product offering from FNH USA.
According to Anthony Acitelli, vice president of sales and marketing for ATK, “this unique cartridge is now showing promise in the commercial sport shooting market. With our sales and distribution leadership in the ammunition category that includes the Federal, CCI and Speer brands we have the advantage of getting this round out on shelves in an efficient and widespread manner. We look forward to seeing its success.”
This product offering will be available from ATK beginning July 1, 2008 and will be sold and marketed under the FN brand name.
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