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SPONSORED: Sustainability is not a buzzword. It’s good business.
These days, the word ‘sustainability’ feels overused. A closer look at what it means for manufacturers, though, points to a strong business case for sustainable practices.
Stella & Chewy’s recalls products due to Listeria concerns
Oak Creek-based pet food manufacturer Stella & Chewy's LLC has voluntarily recalled some of its products after one of its products tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
Best Practices: What you need to know about the Internet of Things and why
If you’re not in the communication business now, you soon will be. The Internet of Things (IoT) will see to that.
Manufacturing sector contracts for third consecutive month
A key measure of Milwaukee-area manufacturing activity once again indicated contraction in June. The seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managers Index was below 50 for now the third month in a row, according to the Marquette-ISM Report on Manufacturing.
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.
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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.
