Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Seven small businesses receive state grants to commercialize their products
Seven small businesses from across the state are set to receive their share of $600,000 in state matching grants to commercialize their products.
Vonco acquires another Illinois company to expand capabilities
Kenosha County contract manufacturer Vonco Products LLC is expanding with the acquisition of Illinois-based Flex-Pak Packaging Products, the company announced Thursday.
Berlon Industries acquires Viola-based Lowe Manufacturing
Hustisford-based Berlon Industries, a portfolio company of Delafield-based private equity firm Blackthorne Partners, has acquired Viola-based Lowe Manufacturing.
DWD reaches agreement for claim filed in Briggs & Stratton bankruptcy case
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development and state Department of Justice have reached a $200,000 agreement in the Department of Workforce Development’s claim filed in the Briggs & Stratton Corp. bankruptcy case.
Johnson Controls acquires industrial, commercial edge AI developer
Johnson Controls has acquired FogHorn, a California-based developer of edge AI software for industrial and commercial IoT applications.
Centrisys founder re-acquires full ownership of company
Kenosha-based Centrisys is once again 100% owned by one of its original American founders.
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Kohler Co. acquires New York-based Curtis Instruments
Kohler Co. has acquired Mount Kisco, New York-based Curtis Instruments, an electrification partner to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in several markets. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Briggs & Stratton plans to close Germantown facility by April 1
Wauwatosa-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. plans to close its Germantown distribution center by April 1 as the company stops selling portable generators, pressure washers and snow throwers to mass retail centers in North America.
Waukesha-based KDV Labels hires new chief financial officer
Waukesha-based KDV Labels, a provider of custom label and packaging solutions, announced Friday the hiring of Keith Walz as chief financial officer.
New Berlin-based ECM Industries acquires electrical staples manufacturer
New Berlin-based ECM Industries has acquired electrical staples manufacturer Briscon Electric Manufacturing Corp.