Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
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.
Steelworkers approve contract with proposed Briggs & Stratton buyer
Members of the United Steelworkers union representing Briggs & Stratton workers in the Milwaukee area approved a new contract with KPS Capital Partners, the potential buyer of the Wauwatosa-based small engine maker that is currently in bankruptcy court.
Johnson Controls announces CFO transition plan
With Brian Stief set to retire from the company at the end of the year, Johnson Controls International plc on Tuesday announced a chief financial officer transition plan, including the hiring of Olivier Leonetti from Zebra Technologies.
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Nearly 1 million-square-foot spec industrial building proposed near Amazon facilities in Kenosha
A nearly 1 million-square-foot industrial building could be developed on farmland near Amazon's Kenosha facilities, according to plans filed with the city.
U.S. Trustee, creditors committee objecting to Briggs & Stratton’s plans
Wauwatosa-based Briggs & Stratton’s bankruptcy plans face new challenges this week as the U.S. Trustee’s office and the official committee of unsecured creditors raised objections.
Arandell files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Menomonee Falls-based printing company Arandell Holdings Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is closing its Kentucky printing plant.
Generac expresses interest in bidding on parts of Briggs & Stratton
Waukesha-based Generac Power Systems is among the companies interested in bidding on the assets of Wauwatosa-based Briggs & Stratton Corp., according to bankruptcy court filings.