Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
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.
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.
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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.
