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Johnson Controls signs pact to provide batteries for hybrids
Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc. has signed an agreement to provide advanced Lithium-Ion battery packs for hybrid vehicles to Boston-based XL Hybrids Inc., developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed for commercial fleet use.
Harley convenes dealer meeting in Milwaukee
For the first time in a decade, Harley-Davidson Motor Company brought its annual dealer meeting to Milwaukee this week, playing host to 4,500 dealers and staff from more than 60 countries for the four-day private event.
Kenosha envelope plant to close
Cenveo EPG Kenosha filed notice with the state that it will close its plant in Kenosha and eliminate 103 jobs.
Hartland manufacturer to move to new facility in Pabst Farms
Hartland-based Lake Country Manufacturing plans to move build an 81,295-square-foot plant at 950 Blue Ribbon Circle North in the Pabst Farms development in Oconomowoc. The company plans to complete the project in time to move to Oconomowoc in the first quarter of 2014, relocating from its current location at 510 Cardinal Lane in Hartland.
Oshkosh Corp. lands military prototype contract
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corp. a contract for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program's Engineering, Manufacturing and Development (EMD) phase.
Koss hopeful new headphones will revive sales
Koss Corp. reported fiscal fourth quarter net income of $931,891, or 13 cents per share, down from $1.8 million, or 24 cents per share, a year ago.
Harley introduces 2013 models
Milwaukee motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson has released its 2013 line of models.
MATC to offer new apprenticeship in Oak Creek
A new industrial manufacturing technician apprenticeship program has been added at the Milwaukee Area Technical College campus in Oak Creek.
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Manufacturing activity up in July
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago announced today its Chicago Fed Midwest Manufacturing Index increased 1.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted 95.6 in July.
A streetcar named disaster
On Wednesday, Americans for Prosperity launched a new initiative to let the public be heard about Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett's proposed downtown electric streetcar loop.
Nonprofit Calendar
Saturday, Aug. 25, Walk & Run for Wishes will wind its way along Milwaukee’s lakefront. The 5K or...
Brewers Community Foundation and Weeks sponsor Teach For America Milwaukee
The Brewers Community Foundation and Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks have teamed up to sponsor Teach For America in Milwaukee under its “Sponsor-A-Teacher” program, according to an announcement the foundation released Monday.
