Remington Arms Asbestos Exposure & Compensation

The Remington Arms Company is one of the oldest and most prominent gun and ammunition manufacturers in America. Like many industrial companies, Remington Arms used asbestos in some of its products, manufacturing processes, and facilities throughout the 20th century.

Workers who handled asbestos-containing materials at Remington Arms may have inhaled these toxic fibers known to cause serious diseases such as mesothelioma and lung cancer. Customers who used Remington Arms ammunition may also have been exposed to asbestos during normal use of these products.

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If you developed an asbestos-related illness from working at Remington Arms Company, or from using their products, contact Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen (ELSM). One of our experienced mesothelioma lawyers will review your case and advise on eligibility for compensation.

Remington Arms Company at a Glance

• Remington Arms Company has also operated under names such as E. Remington and Sons, Remington Outdoor Company, RemArms LLC, and Remington Ammunition and Sporting Goods Properties Inc.
• Between 1933 and 1993, the Remington Arms Company was owned by the DuPont Company, which has also been held liable for asbestos exposure.
• Beyond consumer risks, asbestos at Remington Arms plants in Ilion, NY, and Bridgeport, CT exposed employees, contractors, and their families to potential asbestos-related illness.
• At least 8 bankruptcy trust funds, established to compensate asbestos victims, recognize Remington Arms Company as known asbestos exposure jobsites.

Remington Arms Company In the News

• In July of 2025, a jury awarded the family of a Delaware man a $9 million verdict in their case against Remington Arms and DuPont. The family alleged that the victim, who was a hunter, had developed mesothelioma as a result of asbestos exposure from Remington Arms’ shotgun shells.
• In April of 2025, a similar case settled before going to trial. Another hunter alleged that he contracted mesothelioma from asbestos exposure while using shotgun shells manufactured by Remington Arms.
• Numerous asbestos exposure lawsuits are pending against Remington Arms Company nationwide.

Asbestos Exposure at Remington Arms Company

Historically, the Remington Arms Company frequently used asbestos in the construction, operation, and repair of its manufacturing plants, exposing workers and sometimes their families to cancer-causing asbestos fibers. Because of its heat resistant properties, asbestos was considered a valuable tool in industrial projects. It was used for insulation, pipe fittings, boilers, furnaces, valves, and other industrial equipment.

Remington Arms Company also put consumers at risk of asbestos exposure. The company began producing plastic-coated shotgun shells stuffed with asbestos fiber. When these shells are fired from a weapon, asbestos dust is released, which can be inhaled by the person operating the gun.

Key Dates in Remington Arms Company History and Asbestos Exposure:

• 1930s-1960s: Remington Arms Company uses asbestos in plant construction and machinery. Workers at both the Ilion, NY and Bridgeport, CT facilities are likely exposed to asbestos in building materials, including insulation for boilers, furnaces, valves, pumps, and pipe coverings.
• 1960s-1970s: Remington Arms Company begins using asbestos in the base wads of plastic shotgun shells, with asbestos comprising 40% of the base wad material. Workers involved in shell assembly, as well as consumers firing these shells, are exposed to asbestos fibers as a result.
• 1970s: Asbestos hazards are documented at Remington Arms facilities. Internal documents show that DuPont (parent company of Remington Arms) is aware of the dangers of asbestos, and puts limited safety measures in place for workers. However, the company continues to use asbestos in plant materials and consumer products. Customers are not warned of exposure risks.
• 1980s: Asbestos is phased out of use in shell manufacturing as a result of new federal guidelines. Remington Arms Company workers continue to experience residual asbestos exposure at older facilities during maintenance and cleanup of those sites.
• 2000s-2025: Worker asbestos exposure claims are filed by former employees of Remington Arms Company. In 2025, a jury awards $9 million to a hunter who suffered asbestos exposure from Remington Arms-manufactured “green” shotgun shells.

High-Risk Occupations at Remington Arms Company

Remington Arms Company employees in a variety of jobs were at risk of asbestos exposure. Asbestos products were used for many years in plant construction, maintenance, and in product manufacturing at Remington Arms.

Remington Arms Company workers in the following occupations, among others, may have been exposed to asbestos:

The families of these workers may also be at risk for mesothelioma and other asbestos-related cancers. Direct contact with a loved one whose work clothes carry asbestos fibers can cause secondhand exposure. If you have mesothelioma and a family connection to Remington Arms Company, you may be eligible for financial compensation.

We took all of the old brick, the asbestos and everything, out of the furnace and replaced it. Mason
Plibrico contractor at Remington Arms, 1969

Asbestos Products Manufactured at Remington Arms Company

The Remington Arms Company used numerous asbestos-containing products in the construction of its facilities, the operations of its industrial machinery, and in the manufacture of ballistics.

Recent legal cases have particularly focused on asbestos exposures caused by the production and use of Remington’s “green-cased” shotgun shells, which contained as much as 40% asbestos fiber in their base wad material.

The following asbestos-containing products are known to have been used or manufactured at Remington Arms Company plants:

Compensation for Remington Arms Company Employees With Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma compensation can help ease the financial and emotional strain from medical bills and lost wages. If you developed mesothelioma after working at Remington Arms Company, you have legal options. ELSM has represented many clients affected by mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases linked to exposure at Remington Arms.

Asbestos Trust Fund Claims

Several bankrupt companies whose asbestos-containing products were used by Remington Arms have set up trust funds to compensate victims diagnosed with mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases.

Below is a list of bankrupt companies with asbestos trust funds that list at least one Remington Arms location (Bridgeport, CT or Ilion, NY) as an approved jobsite.

Bankrupt Asbestos Company	Asbestos Exposure Start Date	Asbestos Exposure End Date
A.P. Green Industries	1/1/1962
Babcock & Wilcox	3/1/1915	12/31/1982
Combustion Engineering	1/1/1947	12/31/1982
Fibreboard		12/31/1982
Halliburton	1/1/1934	12/31/1982
Keene Corporation	1/1/1920	12/31/1970
Owens Corning		12/31/1982
Pittsburgh Corning	1/1/1962	12/31/1979
United States Gypsum	1/1/1962	1/2/1968

Asbestos Lawsuits

Employees who were exposed to asbestos at the Remington Arms Company, and consumers who used certain Remington Arms manufactured products, may be eligible to file mesothelioma lawsuit against the company. Anyone diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease has the right to pursue financial compensation from companies that exposed them to asbestos, and significant settlements have been awarded to workers, consumers, and their families as a result.

Workers’ Compensation

Workers who were exposed to asbestos at Remington Arms Company may be eligible to file workers’ compensation claims. Even if you are retired at the time of diagnosis, you are still eligible to file a claim. Workers’ compensation is intended to provide financial support for those who were injured or sickened by their workplace environment. Survivor benefits may also be available for the families of those lost to mesothelioma.

How an Experienced Mesothelioma Law Firm Can Help

Finding an experienced mesothelioma law firm is critical to holding companies like Remington Arms accountable for asbestos exposure. ELSM has decades of experience working with individuals who have been exposed to asbestos, whether on the job or through the use of asbestos-containing products. Many states have strict statute of limitations laws that make filing your case in a timely manner vitally important.

Common Questions About Asbestos Exposure at Remington Arms Company

Is the Remington Arms Company still in operation?

Though the original Remington Arms Company has gone bankrupt, the firearms and ammunitions assets of the company were sold off and continue to operate under new ownership. RemArms, LLC, is the current manufacturing arm for Remington guns; the Kinetic Group now owns the ammunitions arm of the business. The Ilion, NY factory was closed in March of 2024, while the Bridgeport plant ceased operations in the 1980s.

If I used the Remington Arms Company’s products, am I at risk of developing an asbestos-related disease?

Yes, you could be. Some shotgun shells produced by Remington Arms Company are known to have contained asbestos in their based-wad material. When those shells are fired from a gun, they release asbestos fibers into the air, which can be inhaled. Of particular concern are Remington Arms Company shells that came in green plastic casing.