Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Workforce Development: Region’s manufacturers collaborate to tackle talent challenges
For years, employers have used various strategies to build their talent pipeline: promoting STEM activities in schools, sponsoring meetups...
Economic Trends: Beyond workforce challenges, the one thing that’s certain in manufacturing is uncertainty
As a general rule, uncertainty is not good for business, but for almost two years manufacturers have been getting...
W.M. Sprinkman headquarters building sold to real estate investment firm
Waukesha-based W.M. Sprinkman Corp. sold the building where its headquarters is located for $3.3 million to Madison-based SARA Investment...
Enerpac acquires $17 million manufacturer based in England
Menomonee Falls-based manufacturer Enerpac Tool Group acquired HTL Group, a bolting products manufacturer based in Cramlington, England.
In addition to...
Select shareholders could soon help pick Harley-Davidson’s board of directors
Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Inc. plans to allow certain shareholders to begin nominating candidates for its board of directors.
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.
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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.
