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U.S. factory orders on the rise
New orders received by U.S. factories rose in October as demand for motor vehicles helped to offset a slump in defense and civilian aircraft orders, a hopeful sign for the manufacturing sector.
Olympic skier to promote Koss headphones
Koss Corp., the Milwaukee-based high fidelity stereophone manufacturer, announced today it has formed a promotional partnership with Olympic downhill skier Julia Mancuso.
McDermott opens new plant in Menomonee Falls
McDermott Cue Mfg. LLC, a leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor of pool cues, announced it has moved to a new plant and showroom in Menomonee Falls at N84 W13660 Leon Road.
Ludman Industries CEO to lead Legatus chapter
Jim Lenahan, chief executive officer of Milwaukee-based Ludman Industries, has been elected as president of the board of directors of the Milwaukee chapter of Legatus, a network of Catholic business executives and their spouses.
Manley to succeed Buchen at WMC
Veteran business lobbyist Scott Manley has been named vice president of government relations for Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), the state's chamber of commerce and largest business association.
A.O. Smith applauds new water heater regulation
Congress has approved legislation establishing a uniform energy efficiency descriptor that applies to all residential water heaters sold in the United States.
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GE to provide financing to help Buell build dealer network
Erik Buell Racing LLC in East Troy will receive inventory financing from GE Capital's Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF) to help it build a motorcycle dealer network.
Jones to chair Tri State Alliance
Paul Jones, chairman and CEO of A.O. Smith Corp. in Milwaukee, will serve as the Wisconsin Chair in the new Tri State Alliance for Regional Development.
Milwaukee Brewing to use solar energy
Milwaukee Brewing Company has announced it will install a solar hot water system at its Walker’s Point brewery. The 28-panel system will pre-heat water before it is used for brewing.
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