MIAMI - Forjas Taurus S.A. announced today its acquisition of the manufacturing and distribution rights of all Rossi products, including the famous Model 92 lever-action rifle from Rossi Firearms S.A.
Rossi Firearms S.A. is the industry-leading manufacturer of single-shot, matched pair rifles and shotguns. In addition, they produce Rossi black powder muzzle loading rifles and youth size mini loaders. Forjas Taurus will continue to manufacture the current line of Rossi revolvers.
Taurus will expand its manufacturing capabilities and dedicate additional funding for research and development for new Rossi products. Distribution of all Rossi products in the U.S. will continue through BrazTech International in Miami.
Taurus International, a U.S. leader in quality affordable firearms is a division of Forjas Taurus S.A. We have enjoyed our association with Rossi USA for the past 10 years and have helped with its dramatic growth in U.S. sales over the past several years. I look forward to the continuation of current product production and rapid development of new and innovative models to be introduced in the near future, said Bob Morrison, President & CEO of Taurus International.
This acquisition integrates perfectly with the high quality firearms currently produced by Taurus International and offered worldwide through its global distribution network. Taurus International and BrazTech International will continue to operate as two separate divisions adds Morrison, while shipping, sales and operations will be performed out of the company U.S. headquarters in Miami. Production of Rossi Firearms will continue, uninterrupted at Forjas Taurus facilities in São Leopoldo, Brazil. All current Rossi staff will be retained.
About Taurus:
Beginning as a small tool manufacturer in Porto Alegre, Brazil over sixty years ago, Taurus has become a diversified, international company celebrating resounding success as one of the world's leading small arms manufacturers. In 1941 the company produced its first revolver, and in 1984 changed the industry forever by offering its customers an unqualified LIFETIME REPAIR POLICY, posting record growth every year since.
For more information about Taurus and its complete line of products, contact: Taurus International MFG, Inc., 1-800-327-3776, or visit taurususa.com
About Rossi:
The Rossi revolution of firearm design and manufacture started with the founding of the company in 1889 by Amadeo Rossi. Over the last 115 years, that tradition has grown along with the company and the Rossi Family. The Rossi name represents a piece of firearm history and a tradition of excellence. In December of 1997 BrazTech International L.C. was created as the exclusive importer of Rossi firearms in North America. Rossi manufactures handguns, single-shot rifles, shotguns and muzzleloaders.
For more information about Rossi Firearms, a Division of BrazTech International, and its complete line of products contact: Rossi Firearms, 16175 Northwest 49th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33014, 1-800-948-8029, or visit www.rossiusa.com.
