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Jason Industries names new CFO
Milwaukee-based Jason Industries Inc. has named Sarah Sutton chief financial officer. Sutton replaces Stephen Cripe, who will retire from Jason by mutual agreement, but will remain on the company’s board through May 31. She will report to David Westgate, chief executive officer.
Briggs & Stratton plans Glendale warehouse
Wauwatosa-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. plans to open a warehouse and distribution facility in Glendale.
Amazon project boosts region’s industrial real estate market
Bolstered by big developments in Kenosha County, including the 1.1 million-square-foot Amazon fulfillment center, the southeastern Wisconsin industrial real estate market continues to post impressive results, according to the latest Xceligent data.
Wisconsin Oven’s Dave Strand named CEO of Thermal Product Solutions
Dave Strand has been named president and chief executive officer of White Deer, Penn.-based Thermal Product Solutions LLC. In March, TPS acquired East Troy-based industrial oven manufacturer Wisconsin Oven Corp., where Strand served as president and CEO.
Lakefront Brewery releases organic barrel-aged barley wine beer
Milwaukee-based Lakefront Brewery Inc. earlier this month released a whiskey barrel-aged version of their Beer Line Organic Barley Wine. The brewery claims it is the first USDA-certified organic barrel-aged barley wine in the United States.
Webinar on how to manage manufacturing employee performance
The non-traditional insurance and business advisory firm HNI is hosting a webinar on Managing Employee Performance in a Manufacturing Environment to be held on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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Busch Precision to host Machining & Maintenance Expo’15
Milwaukee-based Busch Precision Inc. is scheduled to host the Machining & Maintenance Expo’15 on Wednesday, May 6. Consisting of tours, learning and networking, the expo will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Busch Precision’s location, 8200 N. Faulkner Road.
Johnson Controls finalizes joint venture with Yanfeng Automotive
Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc. announced on Friday that its global automotive interiors joint venture with Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co. Ltd. is officially complete.
Steel Rule Diemasters experiences growth following move to new facility
Milwaukee-based Steel Rule Diemasters Inc. recently moved to a new, bigger location; hired a vice president; and has been experiencing double-digit sales growth.
UWM to offer voluntary separations to employees
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is offering a voluntary separation incentive to some employees to help save money in anticipation of cuts in state funding.
