# Casalbordino arms factory conversion protests

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/casalbordino-arms-factory-conversion-protests
> Updated: 2026-09-14T14:44:31.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Residents and organizers in Casalbordino have begun mobilizing against the proposed conversion of the former Esplodenti Sabino plant into an arms production facility. Initial protests focused on concerns regarding worker safety, potential environmental pollution from heavy metals, and the fear that military secrecy might hide health hazards from the public.

Following a public assembly, a formal committee named ‘Disarmiamoci! Basta fabbriche di morte’ (Let's Disarm! No More Death Factories) was established. This group, which includes citizens, families of former workers, and various political and trade union organizations, is advocating for a civilian industrial reconversion. Their objectives include protecting local jobs and ensuring economic stability while prioritizing environmental safety over military manufacturing.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: Casalbordino committee forms to oppose arms factory conversion

A new committee in Casalbordino has formed to oppose the conversion of the former Esplodenti Sabino plant into an arms factory, citing safety, environmental, and economic concerns.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/casalbordino-committee-forms-to-oppose-arms-factory-conversion

### 2026-09-09: Casalbordino residents protest arms factory conversion

Residents of Casalbordino are organizing a protest against the conversion of the former Esplodenti Sabino plant into an arms factory, citing safety, environmental, and health concerns.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/casalbordino-residents-protest-arms-factory-conversion

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