Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Kenosha manufacturer introduces light fixture that battles hospital acquired infections
Kenosha-based Kenall Manufacturing today introduced Indigo-Clean, a light fixture that uses Continuous Environmental Disinfection technology to continuously kill harmful bacteria linked to hospital acquired infections (HAIs).
Report gives Wisconsin B+ for manufacturing, B for logistics
A new report from Ball State University gave Wisconsin a B+ for manufacturing and a B for logistics.
Jockey debuts footwear
Kenosha-based Jockey International Inc., known for men’s undergarments and women’s intimates, announced today the launch of men's and women's casual footwear. Jockey is partnering with New York-based footwear experts The Eastman Group to design, manufacture and market casual footwear, slippers, flip flops, and athleisure styles for men and women.
Made in Milwaukee: Felss Rotaform to expand in New Berlin
New Berlin-based Felss Rotaform LLC is preparing for its third expansion in 10 years.
Best Practices: Five tips for surviving a sudden spike in manufacturing demand
North American manufacturing has suffered a tough few months, but not all sectors are struggling. U.S. automaker Ford is cutting short the traditional two-week summer break to boost production amid outsized demand for its newest trucks and SUVs.
Pizano’s plans to establish pizza factory in Franklin
Chicago-based Pizano’s Pizza and Pasta, which plans to open a restaurant in downtown Milwaukee, wants to open a factory to produce frozen pizza products in an existing building at 9725 S. 54th St. in Franklin.
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Johnson Controls hires Guyett to lead M&A activity
Glendale-based multi-industrial firm Johnson Controls Inc. recently announced it has appointed Greg Guyett executive vice president, Corporate Development, effective Aug. 10.
Manufacturers and construction companies lead Future 50 roster
Manufacturers and construction companies are strongly represented on the 2015 list of Future 50 companies that are rapidly growing in both employment and revenue in the Milwaukee area.
Inpro expands Fireline 520 manufacturing products to Southwest
Muskego-based Inpro Corp. has begun manufacturing its recently acquired Fireline 520 LLC expansion joint products from its Mesa, Ariz., facility.
Some employees rehired after Infratrol assets acquired
After New Berlin-based industrial oven manufacturer Infratrol Manufacturing Corp. filed for receivership in early May, the company announced on June 15 that its assets have been acquired by a Chicago-based industrial group. Four employees have so far been hired back, and it is actively recruiting more.
