Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Johnson Controls names new chief HR officer
Johnson Controls has appointed Marlon Sullivan to executive vice president and chief human resources officer.
Ball Metalpack to add 50 jobs at Milwaukee plant to support new production line
Colorado-based Ball Metalpack, a manufacturer of steel cans for food and household products, today announced the addition of a new two-piece food can production line at its Milwaukee manufacturing plant at 8500 W. Tower Ave.
Quad names new COO, CFO ahead of longtime exec’s retirement
Sussex-based Quad/Graphics Inc. will promote Dave Honan to chief operating officer and Tony Staniak to chief financial officer as of Jan. 1, the company announced Tuesday.
Valero to lay off 61 at idled Jefferson County ethanol plant
San Antonio, Texas-based Valero Energy Corp. informed state and local officials this week that it plans to lay off 61 of the 68 employees at its ethanol plant in Jefferson County, located just north of the city of Jefferson
Quad sells West Allis facility for $33 million
Sussex-based Quad/Graphics Inc. has sold its Quad Data Solutions facility in West Allis to a national investor and developer of industrial real estate for $33 million, according to state records.
Kohler mandating COVID-19 vaccine for U.S. employees by Jan. 1
Kohler Co. will require its U.S. employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 1, 2022 under a new policy announced this week.
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Foxconn picks Ohio plant over Wisconsin for electric vehicle production
Foxconn Technology Group plans to acquire a former GM plant in Lordstown, Ohio for its initial production of electric...
Inside the $485 million Gateway Plastics deal
Managing a nearly half-billion-dollar acquisition without the backing of a large law firm or investment banker may seem highly unusual, but N2 Advantage Law, Ltd. proved it was possible after Silgan Containers acquired Gateway Plastics Inc. in a $485 million deal.
Potential M&A helped prompt Enerpac CEO’s decision to retire
Randy Baker plans to retire as CEO of Menomonee Falls-based Enerpac Tool Group as of Oct. 8. He will...
Generac considered other states, chose Wisconsin for expansion
Generac Power Systems had other options for its plans to invest $53 million and hire 700 employees across its Wisconsin footprint, a Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. report obtained by BizTimes revealed today.
