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Shareholders approve sale of Patrick Cudahy parent company
Smithfield Foods Inc., the parent company of Patrick Cudahy Inc., announced that its shareholders voted overwhelmingly to approve the acquisition of the company by Shuanghui International Holdings Limited of China.
Modine to acquire British firm
Racine-based Modine Manufacturing Co. a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, announced it has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire privately held Barkell Limited, a manufacturer of custom built air handling units located in Consett (County Durham), United Kingdom.
Equity partners acquire Pereles Bros. Inc.
Pereles Bros. Inc., a Milwaukee-based plastic injection molding company, has been was purchased through an equity buyout by business partners Steve Iram and Jim Gannon.
Johnson Controls completes HomeLink sale
Glendale-based Johnson Controls has completed the $700 million sale of its HomeLink business to Zeeland, Mich.-based Gentex Corporation. The deal was announced in July.
Foley & Lardner targets next generation manufacturers with new legal innovation hub
After more than 170 years of working closely with U.S. manufacturers, Milwaukee-based law firm Foley & Lardner LLP has created a hub to address the uncharted issues that next generation manufacturers are facing as they rely on new technologies, new business models and new partners to compete globally.
BizTimes to host conference for manufacturers
BizTimes Media's 2013 Manufacturing Summit will fuse concepts of design with innovation strategies in manufacturing in a panel event centered on the creative problem-solving process of design thinking.
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Kenosha County is a red hot development spot
Kenosha County's population ranks only fourth among the southeastern Wisconsin counties, but because of its proximity to the Chicago area, it is one of the most active development areas in the region and has become one of the most important areas in the state for economic development.
New leader has growth plan for Triton Trailers
Recreational power sports lovers need a way to transport their motorcycles, ATVs, watercraft, snowmobiles and other toys. Hartford-based Triton Trailers LLC makes the hauling equipment to do that.
Agreement will upgrade War Memorial and Art Museum
Milwaukee County officials are hopeful that a new agreement between the County War Memorial and Milwaukee Art Museum will ensure the viability and beauty of “two treasures” on the city's lakefront.
‘Culture of winners’ revives Super Steel
Super Steel LLC's recent designation as the fastest-growing company in the Future 50 for 2013 reflects one of the most remarkable corporate turnarounds in Milwaukee history.
