Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Harley-Davidson creates new chief digital officer role
Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Inc. has named Jagdish Krishnan to the new role of chief digital officer.
Helgesen cutting 102 jobs in Hartford
Hartford-based fabricated metals manufacturer Helgesen plans to reduce its staff by 102 positions across two locations, according to a notice sent to state and local officials.
Region’s manufacturing sector is still shrinking but trending in the right direction
The Milwaukee-area manufacturing sector continued to contract in July but moved in the right direction after a slight dip in June, according to the latest Marquette-ISM Report on Manufacturing.
Hiring 400 people, expanding production, Generac’s standby generator business booms as consumers spend more time at home
Benefiting from what it calls the “Home as a Sanctuary” trend, Waukesha-based Generac Holdings Inc. saw a 30% increase in sales of its home standby generators during the second quarter.
Sartori moves into fourth generation of family leadership
Plymouth-based cheese producer Sartori Co. has transitioned into its fourth generation of family leadership.
A closer look at some of the changes new Harley CEO Jochen Zeitz is making
New Harley-Davidson chairman and chief executive officer Jochen Zeitz has not shied away from critiquing the Milwaukee-based motorcycle makers leadership since taking over the top job in March.
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Rising COVID-19 infection rates, business conditions stop Rockwell from reversing pay cuts
As the coronavirus pandemic took hold this spring, Milwaukee-based Rockwell Automation Inc. instituted pay cuts for many of its employees in anticipation of lower demand from many of its industries.
Harley pushing brand’s desirability after chasing ‘the downward trend in sales’
Harley-Davidson Inc. has seen its share of financial challenges in recent years, but the second quarter of 2020 took things to another level.
Manufacturing and corporate office development planned in Richfield business park
A Waukesha investors group is planning to develop a manufacturing and corporate office facility at the Endeavor Business Park in Richfield.
Koss Corp. suing major headphone brands, including Apple, Bose, for patent infringement
Milwaukee-based Koss Corp. is suing major headphone brands, including Apple and Bose, alleging their products infringe on the company’s...
