Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Surfacide lands $45 million ECAT contract
Waukesha-based Surfacide has entered into a $45 million Medical Equipment Electronic Catalog (ECAT) contract with Defense Logistics Agency that spans five years.
Generac closes on ecobee acquisition
Town of Genesee-based Generac Holdings Inc. has closed on its acquisition of Canadian smart thermostat maker ecobee in a deal potentially worth up to $770 million.
Two execs leaving Enerpac Tool Group amid organizational changes
Menomonee Falls-based Enerpac Tool Group is making changes to flatten and simplify its organizational structure, leading to the departure of two executive vice presidents.
Region’s manufacturing sector growth continues amid supply chain, inflation challenges
Southeastern Wisconsin’s manufacturing sector continued to grow in November, albeit at a slightly slower pace from October as supply chain and inflation issues continued to weigh on the sector.
Charter Manufacturing acquires Shawano-based Aarrowcast
Mequon-based Charter Manufacturing has acquired Shawano-based Aarrowcast Inc., a privately-held manufacturer of gray and ductile iron castings.
EMCO Chemical Distributors expanding in Pleasant Prairie
EMCO Chemical Distributors plans to expand its operations to additional building in the LakeView Corporate Park in Pleasant Prairie.
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Marquette, Kohler sign formal research partnership agreement
Marquette University has signed a new partnership agreement with Kohler Co. that leaders say will pave the way for more collaborative research between the two institutions.
Rockwell Automation’s new CFO talks about finding investment balance and navigating supply chain chaos
When Nick Gangestad retired as chief financial officer of 3M in the summer of 2020, he had no plans to take on another operational leadership role at a large company.
Shop talk: Taking supply chain lessons from local manufacturing execs
Supply chain and logistics issues seem to be everywhere this fall, and executives at publicly traded manufacturing companies in...
Kapco’s Kids2Kids drive-thru holiday light display returning to Grafton
Kapco Metal Stamping’s drive-thru holiday light display will make its return next week in Grafton.
