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No injuries in MillerCoors brewery explosion
A fire occurred at the MillerCoors Milwaukee brewery on June 30 after a grain blower exploded. No one was injured, and production was not affected, according to a company spokesman.
Sargento plans $30 million expansion
Plymouth-based cheese producer Sargento Foods plans to invest $30 million in the expansion of its plant in Kiel and its technical center in Elkhart Lake.
Johnson Controls’ Yanfeng Automotive Interiors launches
Glendale-based global diversified industrial company Johnson Controls Inc. announced on Thursday the formal launch of Yanfeng Automotive Interiors. It is a joint venture between Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co. Ltd. (HASCO), which is the component group of Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) and Johnson Controls.
Graphics Systems hires VP of engineering, technology
Menomonee Falls-based Graphics Systems Corp., a provider of 3D engineering solutions and services, has added David Vedder to its executive team as vice president of engineering and technology.
Twin Disc appoints executive VP of operations
Malcom Moore joined Racine-based Twin Disc Inc. as executive vice president of operations, effective July 1. Moore resigned his position as director of Twin Disc in order to accept the opportunity.
MillerCoors launches ad campaign today
Chicago-based MillerCoors LLC is launching a new ad campaign today called “We Stand for Beer.” For the next four months, the campaign will be shown in eight cities, including Milwaukee, with the messaging tailored for each one to showcase how the company specifically impacts that market.
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Man Lift Mfg. Co. moving to North Carolina
Cudahy-based Man Lift Mfg. Co. is relocating to Shelby, N.C. The news was confirmed by Don Dunn, president and chief executive officer of Universal Mfg. Co., the Lincoln, Neb.-based parent company of Man Lift.
U.S. economy expanded with 223,000 new jobs in June
The U.S. economy created 223,000 new jobs in June, adding to the mounting evidence pointing toward economic growth in the second half of the year.
BizTimes Around Town: Celebration of Giving
The Waukesha Community Foundation recently hosted its 15th annual Celebration of Giving reception at Westmoor Country Club in Brookfield. At the event, Bryce Styza and Peter Lettenberger were honored with the Celebration of Giving Award for their philanthropic vision and leadership in Waukesha County.
Bubbler Calendar
*Thursday, July 2, the Milwaukee Art Museum will grant free admission to families and individual visitors, thanks to the...
