Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Harley-Davidson board appoints Topgolf executive as next CEO
Harley-Davidson’s board has appointed Arthur Starrs, CEO of Dallas-based Topgolf International, as the manufacturer’s next president and CEO.
Waukesha-based CNC machining business sold to Shawano-based manufacturer
Shawano, Wisconsin-based contract manufacturer JR Machine announced that it has acquired ETW Inc., a Waukesha-based company specializing in 5-axis...
Modine targets $2 billion in data center revenue by 2028 amid surging demand
Modine is ramping up its data center business with a $140 million investment and plans to hit $2 billion in revenue by fiscal 2028.
Generac sees surge in data center demand, driving sales growth and $150 million backlog
Generac on Wednesday reported a 6% second quarter sales increase largely driven by rising demand for data center generators.
Harley-Davidson to sell $5 billion stake of financial services business
Harley-Davidson is selling a $5 billion stake in its financial arm, HDFS, to investment firms KKR and PIMCO while retaining control of the business.
Harley-Davidson sales continue to fall, company taps $5 billion deal to fuel future growth
Harley-Davidson reported a 19% revenue drop and a 28% decline in motorcycle shipments in Q2 2024 amid soft demand and economic uncertainty.
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Modine to invest $100 million to support growth of data center business
Modine plans to invest $100 million to expand U.S. manufacturing for its Airedale data center cooling products, aiming to meet rising demand from customers.
Biz Compass: What trends are shaping your outlook for the rest of 2025?
Kyle Stephens
President and co-founder, Craft Beverage Warehouse
“I’ll be watching international economic policy, specifically trade negotiations. Lack of certainty and...
BizTimes editor talks on Channel 12 about Generac’s new plant, Villard Avenue theater restoration and Medical College’s new cancer research facility
BizTimes editor Andrew Weiland joins the 4 p.m. newscast on WISN-TV Channel 12 each week to discuss the latest business headlines in southeastern...
A.O. Smith reevaluates China strategy amid slumping sales
A.O. Smith is reassessing its China operations after an 11% drop in quarter two sales, citing weak consumer confidence and economic challenges.
