From the article linked by the OP, it seems they are relocating production to NC, not stopping production of Marlin guns altogether.
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265 people will be losing their jobs. The layoff will begin in May and the plant will be closed by June of 2011. The company tells News Channel 8 that they are moving the work out of state...
The primary concern of any Marlin gun owner (myself included), is will Remington still provide adequate parts and warranty support for Marlin fireams.