Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
REV Group acquires Spartan Motors’ emergency response vehicle business
Milwaukee-based REV Group Inc. has acquired the emergency response vehicle business of Spartan Motors for $55 million in cash.
5 minutes with: Steve Richman
Having invested millions in two major expansions at its Brookfield headquarters, Milwaukee Tool is now planning a $100 million...
Real Estate Spotlight: New I-94 interchange just in time for Franklin’s planned industrial park
A long-planned corporate park in the city of Franklin that’s finally taking shape will have the fortune of being...
Manufacturing Matters! 20/20: Focus & Go
WMEP Manufacturing Solutions will be presenting the 22nd Manufacturing Matters! Conference on February 26 – 27th at the Hyatt...
Sprecher Brewing Company sold to local investors
A group of Milwaukee-based investors led by Sharad Chadha, have purchased Glendale-based Sprecher Brewing Co. from its founder and chief executive officer, Randy Sprecher.
Milwaukee manufacturing index improves for first time since June
One month doesn’t make a trend, but for the first time since June, the Milwaukee-area PMI was in positive territory in January.
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Kohler paying nearly $26 million to settle small engine emissions issues
Kohler Co. has agreed to pay a $20 million federal civil penalty to settle claims the company made and sold millions of small spark-ignition engines that did not conform to emissions standards.
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.
