For Release: Tuesday, March 30, 2010
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 received a $10,691,561.20 delivery order on an existing contract with the U.S. Army. The delivery order is for the procurement of 9mm M882 ball ammunition. The work will be performed in East Alton.
“This is important work that supports our armed forces and the local economy,” said Costello. “I will continue to support these efforts.”
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