For Release: Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661
Washington - U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that the Olin Corporation, Winchester Division, located in East Alton, has been awarded a $10,886,362.51 contract by the U.S. Army. The contract is for the procurement of 29,772,336 each of 5.56mm short range training ammunition, M862. The work will be performed in East Alton.
"Olin continues to make a significant contribution to our national security and the local economy," said Costello. "I will continue to work to make sure that our troops have the resources they need."
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