Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
How ecobee went from CEO hobby to acquisition target and key to Generac’s future
Generac has been steadily expanding beyond generators and into energy technology in recent years and knew it wanted a partner in the thermostat space.
Weyco Group names new CFO, reports improving sales, profit
Glendale-based Weyco Group Inc. has named Judy Anderson as its next chief financial officer after longtime CFO John Wittkowske announced plans to retire.
Even if it could produce at ‘max capacity’ Generac might not be able to keep up with strong demand
Nearly every manufacturer has been dealing with supply chain challenges in recent months and Town of Genesee-based Generac Power Systems is no different.
Buying ecobee is about a lot more than thermostats for Generac, CEO says
On the surface, you may wonder why Generac, a company known for making home standby and portable generators, is buying ecobee, a company known for its work in developing smart thermostats.
Sprecher acquires six beverage brands
Glendale-based Sprecher Brewing Co. has acquired six beverage brands from WIT Beverage Company.
Generac to acquire ecobee for up to $770 million
Generac Holdings Inc. plans to acquire Toronto-based smart thermostat maker ecobee in a deal valued at up to $770...
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Rockwell Automation expands supply chain services with acquisition
Milwaukee-based Rockwell Automation Inc. said Monday it had acquired Texas-based AVATA, a provider of supply chain management, enterprise resource planning and enterprise performance management solutions.
Harley says EU tariff deal will save company up to $225 million in 2022
The trade deal announced Saturday between the U.S. and European Union will save Harley-Davidson up to $225 million in tariff costs next year, the Milwaukee-based motorcycle maker said in a securities filing.
Generac expanding, again, in South Carolina
Town of Genesee-based Generac Power Systems plans to expand its recently opened facility in South Carolina by 200,000 square feet to create additional space for warehousing of raw materials and finished goods.
Growth in southeastern Wisconsin manufacturing slowed amid rising costs and shortages
The pace of growth in southeastern Wisconsin manufacturing sector slowed in October as companies dealt with changing material prices, rising shipping costs and product and labor shortages, according to the latest Marquette-ISM Report on Manufacturing.
