Forjas Taurus S.A. announced September 9 its acquisition of the manufacturing and distribution rights of all Rossi products, including the Model 92 lever-action rifle.
Rossi Firearms S.A. is the industry-leading manufacturer of single-shot, matched pair rifles and shotguns. In addition, they produce Rossi black-powder muzzleloading 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.
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’s 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.
For more information about Taurus and its complete line of products, contact: Taurus International MFG, Inc., 800-327-3776, or visit www.taurususa.com.
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.
