Next Level Armament Acquires Ursa Designs | Industry Announcement

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Next Level Armament & Next Level Manufacturing Acquire Ursa Designs

Bringing elite firearms design talent in-house to accelerate innovation and production.

Grand Rapids, Michigan — March 9, 2026 — Next Level Armament and its manufacturing

division, Next Level Manufacturing, today announced the acquisition of Ursa Designs, a

respected firearms industry design firm known for developing innovative firearm components

and product concepts for manufacturers across the industry.

For years, Ursa Designs has played an important role behind the scenes in bringing advanced

firearm components to market. Their engineering and product development work has helpe

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shape numerous successful platforms and accessories used by shooters nationwide.

With this acquisition, Next Level is bringing that design expertise fully in-house, creating a

vertically integrated pipeline that moves products from concept to production faster and more

efficiently.

By combining Ursa Designs’ advanced engineering capabilities with the precision machining

and production capacity of Next Level Manufacturing, the company is positioned to accelerate

product development while maintaining the uncompromising quality customers expect from the

Next Level brand.

“Ursa Designs has been responsible for some of the most innovative ideas in the firearms

space,” said leadership at Next Level. “Bringing this level of design talent in-house allows us to

shorten development cycles, refine products faster, and deliver the kind of performance-driven

innovation our customers expect.”

The integration of Ursa Designs strengthens Next Level’s ability to:

• Move products from concept to production faster

• Expand internal engineering and product development capabilities

• Maintain strict quality control through in-house manufacturing

• Deliver innovative components and accessories to market more efficiently

The firearms industry has increasingly shifted toward vertically integrated companies capable of

controlling design, engineering, and manufacturing internally. With design, engineering, and

manufacturing now operating under one roof, Next Level is positioned to accelerate innovation

while maintaining the precision and reliability the brand is known for.

For customers, this means faster product development, tighter quality control, and new

performance-driven products reaching the market sooner.

“This acquisition represents the next chapter in the evolution of Next Level,” the company

added. “Innovation, precision, and speed to market are critical in today’s industry, and we are

building the infrastructure to lead in all three.”

The first collaborative products resulting from the integration of Ursa Designs are already in

development and will be announced in the coming months.

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About Next Level Armament

Next Level Armament is a premium firearms manufacturer producing high-performance rifles,

suppressors, and firearm components engineered for serious shooters. Built on a reputation of

precision machining and reliability, the company continues to push the boundaries of design and

performance in the firearms industry.

About Next Level Manufacturing

Next Level Manufacturing is the precision machining and production division supporting both

aerospace and firearms industries. With advanced CNC capabilities and a focus on

quality-driven manufacturing, the company delivers complex components with speed, precision,

and consistency.

Media Contact

Next Level Armament Executive Team

Next Level Armament

Email: info@nextlevelarms.com

Website: https://nextlevelarms.com