Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
MillerCoors chief Gavin Hattersley named Molson Coors CEO
Gavin Hattersley, the chief executive officer of MillerCoors, will replace Mark Hunter as Molson Coors CEO in September, the company announced Wednesday.
Milwaukee-area manufacturing contracts again in July
The Milwaukee-area manufacturing sector contracted for the second time in three months in July, according to the latest Marquette-ISM Report on Manufacturing.
A.O. Smith still sees long-term growth in China despite slowdown
For years, sales in China have helped fuel the growth of Milwaukee-based A.O. Smith Corp. and despite facing a number of challenges in recent months, the company’s chief executive says there is nowhere he would rather be over the long term.
Dickten Masch HQ in Nashotah sold for $8.9 million
The Nashotah headquarters of plastics manufacturer Dickten Masch Plastics has sold for $8.9 million, according to state real estate records.
Delays in marriage, childbirth cause problems for Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson has been working for years to attract younger and more diverse riders to motorcycling. While those efforts are showing signs of progress, the company’s chief executive officer says changing trends in when major life events happen for people are creating new challenges for the company.
Rockwell expecting sales decline fueled by global trade uncertainty
Executives at Milwaukee-based Rockwell Automation Inc. are now expecting an organic sales decline in the company’s fourth quarter prompted by global uncertainty around trade and tariffs, although the dip may be temporary.
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Quad CEO Joel Quadracci on walking away from LSC deal
Joel Quadracci said he expected the U.S. Department of Justice to take a close look at his company’s proposed acquisition of Chicago-based LSC Communications. After all, the combination of the two largest players in any industry is going to draw regulatory scrutiny.
Fair Oaks Farms eyes move into fourth building in Pleasant Prairie business park
Fair Oaks Farms LLC plans to expand its presence in LakeView Corporate Park in Pleasant Prairie by occupying a 56,000-square-foot building for dry storage and warehousing.
Harley receives EU approval to ship bikes from Thailand
Harley-Davidson Inc. received regulatory approval during the second quarter to ship the majority of its motorcycles for Europe from a new facility in Thailand, allowing it to avoid a higher tariff levied in retaliation for President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum.
Superior Die Set names new CEO
Oak Creek-based Superior Die Set Corp. has named Martin Girga as chief executive officer, replacing co-owner and co-chairman Frank Janiszewski.
