Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Rockline investing $20 million to nearly double wipe production in Sheboygan
Rockline Industries is investing $20 million in a new disinfecting wipe production line at its Sheboygan facility that will nearly double production capacity.
Moving work to New York creates sale-leaseback opportunity at Briggs & Stratton’s Burleigh plant
Briggs & Stratton could sell its Burleigh Street plant and then lease just the southern half of the facility after moving several production lines to facilities in New York, according to court filings in the company’s bankruptcy case.
Entrepreneurs launch craft beverage packaging company in Century City
A new beverage packaging company launched by two area entrepreneurs aims to address a void in the local craft beverage industry supply chain.
Illing Co. buys its new HQ facility
Germantown-based packaging distributor Illing Co. Inc. has purchased its newly constructed headquarters, production facility and warehouse for $16.05 million, according to state records.
REV Group COO resigns
Ian Walsh has resigned as chief operating officer of Milwaukee-based REV Group, Inc., the company disclosed in a filing with the SEC.
Rockwell names Becky House to expanded role
Milwaukee-based Rockwell Automation has named Becky House as its chief administrative and legal officer, expanding her role within the company to include human resources, culture and talent efforts.
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Injection molding firm Pereles Brothers closing in Milwaukee
Milwaukee-based plastic injection molding firm Pereles Brothers Inc. plans to permanently close its facility at 5840 N. 60th St., according to a notice filed with state officials.
Potential Briggs & Stratton private equity buyer has history of investment
Michael Nikolai was vice president of operations for Waupaca Foundry when the company was acquired by New York-based private...
Local companies partner to produce COVID-19 testing program
Two Milwaukee companies have partnered to manufacture thousands of COVID-19 testing kits locally so that employers can better track...
Briggs & Stratton is heading to auction after court approves bid process, financing
Despite objections from several corners, a Missouri bankruptcy court judge on Tuesday approved bid procedures and debtor-in-possession financing for Wauwatosa-based Briggs & Stratton Corp.