Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
The Boelter Cos. sells sports brands division to Nashville manufacturer
Pewaukee-based food and beverage equipment distributor The Boelter Cos. Inc. has sold its sports licensed products division to a Nashville-based manufacturing firm.
Wacker Neuson making 186 layoffs in Menomonee Falls permanent
Wacker Neuson Corp. notified state officials last week that it plans to make the temporary layoff of 186 employees at its Menomonee Falls facility permanent.
Twin Disc considering consolidation of Racine facilities
Racine-based Twin Disc Inc. is considering the consolidation of its Racine headquarters into its manufacturing facility about 2.5 miles away on 21st Street.
Wisconsin exports on pace for $2.45 billion drop this year
Wisconsin companies exported $9.74 billion in goods during the first six months of the year, an 11.3% drop from the same period in 2019.
Noteholders object to Briggs & Stratton bankruptcy plan
Briggs & Stratton’s plan to sell most of the company to KPS Capital Partners moves to quickly and does...
Johnson Controls acquires remaining stake in Qolsys
Johnson Controls International plc has acquired the remaining stake in San Jose-based Qolsys Inc. after originally acquiring a majority...
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Manitowoc Company appoints Aaron Ravenscroft as new CEO
Milwaukee-based The Manitowoc Company, Inc. has appointed Aaron Ravenscroft its new president and chief executive officer, the company announced Wednesday.
Quad CEO Joel Quadracci says he’s comforted by retailers requiring masks
Count Sussex-based Quad/Graphics Inc. as among the companies hit hard by the coronavirus in the second quarter.
Modine CEO Tom Burke steps down
Tom Burke has stepped own as president and chief executive officer of Racine-based Modine Manufacturing Co.
Viewpoints: Lack of innovation explains collapse of Briggs & Stratton
Briggs & Stratton is our canary in the coal mine. The fundamental problems that pushed the 100+-year-old company into bankruptcy will devour many other Midwestern businesses if we don’t begin steering differently.
