Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Komatsu, Twin Disc and Badger Meter CEOs to headline BizTimes manufacturing event
The chief executives of Komatsu Mining Corp., Twin Disc Inc. and Badger Meter Inc. will headline the ninth annual BizTimes Next Generation Manufacturing Summit on Oct. 9.
Wisconsin manufacturing sector maintains ‘B’ grade in Ball State report
The Wisconsin manufacturing sector maintained its ‘B’ grade in Ball State University’s annual industry scorecard, but the state did see declines in its global reach and expected liability gap grades.
Modine to sell stake in Japanese joint venture
Racine-based Modine Manufacturing Co. plans to sell its stake in Nikkei Heat Exchanger Co. Ltd., a joint venture with Japanese firm Nippon Light Metal Co. Ltd.
Johnson Controls sets aside $140 million for Marinette cleanup
Johnson Controls International plc has set aside $140 million to address to environmental cleanup of human-made chemicals at its facilities in Marinette, Wisconsin.
Another $15 million in Foxconn construction contracts announced
Eight companies have been awarded around $15 million in Foxconn construction contracts for work on the company’s power substation on its Mount Pleasant campus.
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.
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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.
