Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Todd Adams to become chair of Rexnord board in July
Todd Adams, the president and chief executive officer of Milwaukee-based Rexnord Corp., will also become chair of the company’s board after its annual meeting in July.
Zilber planning its fourth industrial building in Germantown industrial park
Milwaukee-based Zilber Property Group is planning its fourth industrial building in a Germantown industrial park it recently developed north of Holy Hill Road.
Briggs & Stratton sales down 30% in April, but home improvement activity picking up
Wauwatosa-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. estimates the onset of the COVID-19 coronavirus cost it around $40 million in sales during its fiscal third quarter and sales were down 30% in April to start the fourth quarter.
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.
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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.
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.
