Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Briggs & Stratton plans new battery plant in Georgia
Wauwatosa-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. plans to open a new advanced battery manufacturing plant in Georgia to meet increased demand for its Vanguard commercial battery system.
Helwig Carbon Products acquires J. Ream Manufacturing product line
Milwaukee-based Helwig Carbon Products Inc. has acquired the brush holder product line of Naperville, Illinois-based J. Ream Manufacturing.
Molson Coors resumes operations at Milwaukee brewery
Molson Coors Beverage Co. resumed operations at its Milwaukee brewery complex Wednesday evening – one week after six of its employees, including the suspected shooter, were killed in a mass shooting.
Everbrite closing South Milwaukee facility
Everbrite, LLC will be closing facilities in Wisconsin and Illinois, eliminating more than 100 positions in the process, the...
Milwaukee Brewing Co. launches new venture with Boston hard seltzer producer
Milwaukee Brewing Co.'s line of craft beer is no longer the only beverage in production at its downtown facility.
The...
Levatich in line for $2.2 million severance package from Harley
Former Harley-Davidson chief executive officer Matt Levatich could receive a $2.2 million severance package after stepping down as president and chief executive officer of the Milwaukee-based motorcycle maker.
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Jason Industries makes acquisition but continues strategic review
Milwaukee-based Jason Industries Inc. has acquired Chicago-based Matchless Metal Polish Co. but also continues its strategic review that could result in the sale of the company.
Made in Milwaukee: Reworked facility improves lead times for Stainless Foundry & Engineering
For almost any business, having a backlog of future orders comes with a sense of security that there will...
Matt Levatich steps down as Harley-Davidson CEO
Matt Levatich has stepped down as president and chief executive officer of Harley-Davidson Inc. after 26 years with the company and nearly five years leading the company.
Coronavirus concerns a drag on Milwaukee area manufacturing
The Milwaukee-area PMI jumped into positive territory for the first time in months in January, but the good news...
