National manufacturing productivity up
Manufacturing labor productivity in the U.S. increased 4.9 percent in the third quarter, up from 2.1 percent in the second quarter.
Wisconsin receives a ‘B’ on March of Dimes Premature Birth Report Card
On the 2015 March of Dimes Premature Birth Report Card, Wisconsin earned a "B" and the U.S. a "C."
Angelic Bakehouse expands into Costco
Cudahy-based Angelic Bakehouse has expanded product distribution to nine Wisconsin Costco locations, including Menomonee Falls, Pewaukee and New Berlin.
Following Joy Global plant closure, WMEP says manufacturing still ‘strong’
The Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership says manufacturing is still strong despite recent plant closures and layoffs at companies like Joy Global.
HUSCO investing $20 million for new automotive programs, hiring 30
HUSCO is investing $20 million for new automotive programs and hiring 30.
Water treatment equipment manufacturer Marlo doubling in size
Marlo Inc., a water treatment equipment manufacturer in Racine, is undergoing a $3.5 million to $4 million expansion that...
The animal kingdom
Most Americans who have pets typically own a dog, a cat or a fish.
Not Matt Geitner, though.
The staff accountant...
Owning leadership: LaConte transforms Dohmen
"Own leadership" is the number one piece of advice Cynthia LaConte, president and chief executive officer of The Dohmen Co., gives to others.
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Dohmen’s acquisitions
Dohmen has acquired nine companies since 2009. They are:
Centric Health Resources in Chesterfield, Mo.
Reglera in Wheat Ridge, Colo.
MedComm Solutions...
Manufacturer of the Year applications due Nov. 20
Applications for the 2015 Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award program are due Friday, Nov. 20.
Local manufacturing index improves, but still shows decline
Milwaukee-area manufacturing activity showed a slight improvement in October, although it remains in negative territory for the seventh straight month.
