Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Techniplas files for bankruptcy after COVID-19 stalls private equity deal
Nashotah-based manufacturer Techniplas LLC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, seeking to sell the company after a previous deal with a private equity firm was derailed by the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Harley’s new CEO eligible for additional $1.5 million in compensation
Jochen Zeitz, the new chief executive officer of Harley-Davidson, is eligible for an additional $1.5 million in compensation under changes approved by the human resources committee of the company’s board.
Acting label removed as Jochen Zeitz named president and CEO of Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson Inc. announced Thursday it has removed the “acting” label from Jochen Zeitz’s title, making him chairman, president and chief executive officer of the company.
Winco Stamping expanding its capabilities with lease of neighboring industrial building
Winco Stamping Inc. is leasing the building next door to its Tipp Street facility, which the company says will allow it to move some operations and in turn expand its capabilities and better service customers.
Joel Quadracci says before the new normal, we have to navigate the new abnormal
Sussex-based Quad/Graphics Inc. saw some print product line volumes decline by 30% in the second half of March and similar trends continued in April.
Vonco Products dives back into PPE production during coronavirus
Ordinarily, Keith Smith is not deeply involved in the tactical operations of Vonco Products.
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Wisconsin exports down slightly in Q1 as imports from China fall 37%
Wisconsin exports were off to the best start since 2017 in January and February but that momentum did not continue as the coronavirus hit the U.S. in March.
Twin Disc CEO says PPP loan allowed company to bring employees back in Racine
With close attention being paid to which companies receive loans under the Paycheck Protection Program, Twin Disc president and chief executive officer John Batten defended the $8.2 million loan his company got from BMO Harris.
Brady Corp. adding dock doors to Good Hope Road HQ
Milwaukee-based Brady Corp. plans to expand its headquarters and manufacturing facility with a building addition that would put the building at just over 218,000 gross square feet.
Good City Brewing opens drive thru at Mayfair Mall
Good City Brewing has taken over a former bank drive thru at Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa to operate a second curbside pick-up location while its taprooms remain closed due to COVID-19.
