Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
FPM Heat Treating to close Milwaukee plant
Elk Grove Village, Illinois-based FPM Heat Treating plans to close its facility at 11200 W. Heather Ave. in Milwaukee, putting 27 employees out of a job.
Port Milwaukee cargo volume grew in 2019
Cargo traveling through Port Milwaukee facilities saw significant year-over-year gains in 2019, led by growth in all major dry bulk categories, according to a news release.
Milwaukee-based seltzer business gets investment from Constellation Brands
Constellation Brands has acquired a minority stake in Milwaukee-based PRESS Premium Alcohol Seltzer as part of its Focus on Female Founders program.
Potential for at least $195 million asset sale would help Briggs & Stratton simplify focus
Wauwatosa-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. is considering a potential asset sale that could cover $195 million in maturing debt while also allowing the company is simplify its business and increase its focus on power application.
Rivecca brothers buy Riv/Crete Ready Mix assets from Ganos
Brothers Nicholas and Michael Rivecca have completed the purchase from Brian Ganos of the entire ownership interest in Riv/Crete Ready Mix, according to a Wednesday announcement.
Eastek to eliminate 36 jobs in Menomonee Falls
Eastek Automated Circuit Technologies (EACT) LLC plans to eliminate 36 jobs at its printed circuit board assembly and electro-mechanical facility in Menomonee Falls, the company said in a WARN notice to state and local officials.
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Quad/Graphics is selling another packaging plant while investing in others
Sussex-based Quad/Graphics Inc. plans to sell its Omaha packaging plant for $40 million to Atlanta-based Graphic Packaging International while also continuing investments in other packaging operations.
Harley-Davidson faces a ‘pivotal’ year in 2020
Chief executive officer Matt Levatich acknowledged during Harley-Davidson’s earnings call Tuesday that the company is far from where it was before the Great Recession, but he also said Harley is not the same company it was three years ago.
GM strike costs Strattec $7 million in second quarter
The nearly six-week strike at General Motors by UAW workers last fall cost Milwaukee-based Strattec Security Corp. around $7 million in sales during the company’s second quarter.
Milwaukee Tool’s West Bend factory could have 100 employees by 2025
The vertically integrated manufacturing facility that Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. plans to build in West Bend will be located in a new business park the city is developing. The facility could have 100 employees by 2025.