Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Briggs & Stratton fined $24.3 million in patent infringement case
A jury has found that Wauwatosa-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. must pay $24.3 million in damages to Exmark Manufacturing Co. Inc. for patent infringement.
Arrowhead High School opens manufacturing, engineering center
Arrowhead High School in Hartland opened its new 10,000-square-foot design engineering manufacturing center earlier this month. The hands-on learning center is designed to jumpstart high school students’ interest, engagement and skill level in manufacturing and engineering careers.
Sheboygan County manufacturer expanding
Viking Masek Global Packaging Technologies is doubling the size of its Oostburg facility to accommodate ongoing growth and increase production capabilities.
Johnson Controls to cut 3,000 employees
Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc. announced today it is planning to reduce its global salaried workforce by as many as 3,000 people, or 2.5 percent of total employees, over the next two years.
Bud and Miller parents in acquisition talks
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, the parent company of Budweiser, has indicated to SABMiller, the parent of MillerCoors, that it plans to make an acquisition offer.
Joy Global donates more than $1M, 5,000 volunteer hours to Milwaukee Habitat
Milwaukee-based Joy Global Inc. has passed the $1 million giving mark to Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, the community announced on Friday.
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Best Practices: Do’s and don’ts for a lean initiative implementation
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Wildeck to hire 100, undergo $1 million renovation
Wildeck Inc. is undergoing a $1 million renovation project at its 150,000-square-foot Waukesha facility located at 405 Commerce St.
Johnson Controls completes sale of facilities management business
Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc. has completed the sale of its Global Workplace Solutions segment to CBRE Group.
Columbus McKinnon completes acquisition of Magnetek
Amherst, N.Y.-based Columbus McKinnon Corp., a material handling products manufacturer, has completed its acquisition of Menomonee Falls-based Magnetek Inc.
