Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Carmex maker to build new HQ in Franklin
Carma Laboratories Inc., the manufacturer of Carmex lip balm, announced it intends to construct a new global headquarters in Franklin, the same city where its headquarters currently resides.
Cree Lighting to add jobs in Racine County with $8 million expansion
Cree Lighting plans to invest $8 million in its Racine County facility and potentially add 100 new manufacturing jobs.
OEMMCCO closing Kenosha facility, eliminating 49 jobs
Steel bushing and sleeve bearing manufacturer OEMMCCO Inc. plans to close its lone facility at 9606 58th Place in Kenosha.
Rockwell Automation to acquire Israeli company, plans to expand cyber security services
Rockwell Automation is slated to expand its cybersecurity services after signing an agreement to acquire Avnet, an Israel-based cyber and information security company.
Wisconsin exports nearly flat in November, down 4.15% for year
November was the second best month of the year for Wisconsin exports in comparison to the state’s 2018 performance, but the value of exports was still down slightly year-over-year.
Area’s manufacturing sector improved in December but remained in negative territory
A year ago, the latest Marquette-ISM reading of 45.1 would have been cause for concern, but after three straight months of decline, December’s report is perhaps a small bright spot for a manufacturing sector that hasn’t had many this year.
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Business lessons learned in 2019 – Part 2
We asked you to send us the biggest lessons you learned, the best business decisions you made and how you navigated the challenges facing your industry in 2019.
Business lessons learned in 2019 – Part 1
We asked you to send us the biggest lessons you learned, the best business decisions you made and how...
Weld-Fab plans expansion in Slinger
Slinger-based Weld-Fab Manufacturing Corp. plans to expand its headquarters with a proposed 44,337-square-foot addition.
Weld-Fab manufactures high quality metal fabrications,...
Maysteel Industries merges with North Carolina-based Porter’s Group
Allenton-based metal fabricator Maysteel Industries has merged with Gastonia, North Carolina-based Porter’s Group, the companies announced Monday.
"This merger creates...
