Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
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.
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...
New Berlin-based ECM Industries acquired
New Berlin-based ECM Industries has been acquired by New York-based private equity firm Sentinel Capital Partners.
ECM Industries is a...
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Milwaukee Tool considered South Carolina for Menomonee Falls project
Milwaukee Tool picked Menomonee Falls over open capacity at its parent company’s South Carolina operations, according to a Wisconsin...
9 area companies nominated for WMC Manufacturer of the Year
Nine southeastern Wisconsin companies are among the 25 nominated for the 32nd annual Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Manufacturer of the Year awards.
How strategic messaging helps manufacturers find quality talent
In a tight labor market, the role of messaging is a high priority for manufacturers trying to attract and...
Foxconn announces contracts for smart manufacturing center
Foxconn Technology Group on Wednesday announced $20 million in contracts for the planned smart manufacturing center on its Mount Pleasant campus.
