Type Private Products Firearms, weapons Founded 20 May 2005 | Industry Defence Headquarters Kitchener Number of employees 100 | |
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Predecessor Diemaco (1984) Inc., div. of Héroux-Devtek Inc. Area served North America, Europe, Pacific Key people Jeff MacLeod (General Manager) Parent organization Colt's Manufacturing Company | ||
Colt Canada (formerly called Diemaco) is a firearms manufacturer owned by United States based Colt and located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.
The company is a defense contractor that manufactures and supplies small arms to the Canadian Forces and Canadian law enforcement agencies, as well as defence research & development, training, logistic support, repair and overhaul. In addition, the company exports firearms internationally. Known foreign customers include Norway, Denmark and The Netherlands.
The company's main products are the C7 rifle and derivatives which are manufactured under a licence of Colt Defense USA, and the EAGLE side-loading 40mm LV grenade launcher. Colt Canada describes itself as the Canadian government's "Centre of Excellence for small arms" and the Canadian Forces' sole supplier of the C7 family of rifles.