Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Briggs & Stratton names new CEO after sale to KPS
Briggs & Stratton LLC has named Steve Andrews as its new president and chief executive officer following its sale to an affiliate of KPS Capital Partners.
Briggs & Stratton completes sale to KPS Capital Group
Briggs & Stratton Corp. completed its sale to an affiliate of New York-based private equity firm KPS Capital Partners on Monday, according to securities filings.
Turn disruptions and challenges into opportunity at virtual Next Gen Manufacturing Summit
Manufacturing may not have faced the same immediate disruptions from the coronavirus pandemic that restaurants and retail stores did, but the industry has seen its share of challenges.
Harley-Davidson names Tyson Foods exec as its new CFO
Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Inc. has named Gina Goetter as its next chief financial officer, filling an opening created by the departure of John Olin in July.
Sailing equipment maker Harken sold to employees
The shareholders of Pewaukee-based sailing equipment manufacturer Harken have sold the company to its employees, Peter Harken announced this week.
Briggs & Stratton reduces planned job cuts at Burleigh plant to 100
Wauwatosa-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. says it will now need to cut around 100 jobs as it moves production of certain product lines at its Burleigh Street factory to facilities in New York State.
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Judge finally OKs Harley-Davidson settlement with EPA from 2017
A federal judge has signed off on Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson’s settlement with the EPA over the sale of engine tuners that could allow motorcycles to emit higher levels of air pollutants.
GE Healthcare plans to shift 1,500 jobs to West Milwaukee and Wauwatosa
GE Healthcare intends to invest $50 million in its West Milwaukee facility and bring more than 1,500 jobs to Milwaukee County, the company announced Wednesday.
Briggs & Stratton sale to KPS could close as soon as Monday
The sale of most of Wauwatosa-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. to New York-based private equity firm KPS Capital Partners could close as soon as Monday or Tuesday.
MGS plans expansion on Germantown campus
Germantown-based MGS Mfg. Group Inc. plans to add 121,000 square feet to its headquarters campus along Maple Road, according to documents submitted to the village.
