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MADISON – Bill would raise retirement age for public employees
The minimum retirement age for public employees would increase by two years under a bill proposed by a state lawmaker who said the change would reflect increasing life spans and later retirement ages in general while possibly strengthening the pension system.
Magnetek’s earnings dip
Menomonee Falls-based Magnetek Inc. reported fourth quarter net income of $1.0 million, or 31 cents per share, down from $2.6 million, or 80 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
Employers optimistic about hiring trends
Employment levels throughout greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin and the United States are expected to continue shifting positively during the second quarter of 2013, according to the newest employment outlook survey released by ManpowerGroup.
Johnson Controls extends Brewers partnership
The Milwaukee Brewers and Johnson Controls Inc. announced a multi-year extension of their current marketing partnership, which includes the naming rights to the Johnson Controls Stadium Club, the fine dining area inside Miller Park formerly known as the NYCE Stadium Club.
Joy Global CEO to retire
Milwaukee-based mining equipment manufacturer Joy Global Inc. announced that Michael W. Sutherlin, president and chief executive officer, plans to retire at the end of this year.
Caterpillar union asks MATC not to train company’s employees
The union representing workers at Caterpillar Inc.'s South Milwaukee plant has asked Milwaukee Area Technical College to stop training salaried and management personnel for production jobs.
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Biz Blog: Emergency plan preserved data as fire destroyed Burlington plant
As the heat of a fire started raising the temperatures on the computer systems at the Echo Lake Foods plant in Burlington on Jan. 30, technicians at Xenitel, a Waukesha information technology (IT) service company, took quick action to preserve the plant's data.
Vollrath reshoring some production
The Vollrath Co. LLC in Sheboygan is reshoring some of its production from China because it has become less expensive to manufacture one of its products here.
Waukesha Metal Products to add education program
Waukesha Metal Products plans to add a new program and another classroom at its Sussex facility.
Emergency plan preserved data as fire destroyed Burlington plant
As the heat of a fire started raising the temperatures on the computer systems at the Echo Lake Foods plant in Burlington on Jan. 30, technicians at Xenitel, a Waukesha information technology (IT) service company, took quick action to preserve the plant's data.
