Manufacturing

Waukesha-based Cardiac Science Corp., a manufacturer of automated external defibrillators, was recently awarded $22,991,985 in lost royalties in a breach of contract lawsuit. A 12-person jury in Los Angeles Superior Court unanimously decided in favor of the company's breach of contract claims against Zoll Medical Corp. and Zoll LifeCor Corp.

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Kewaskum-based Regal Ware Inc. is embarking on an exciting new model to export its West Bend cookware to China.

Chances are you have seen Adaptive Micro Systems LLC’s products on your daily commute or on a visit to the Milwaukee County Zoo.

Standard work is one of the most challenging aspects of a lean transformation. It is both foundational and frustrating. It is hard to observe work without a common method for work. It is hard to experiment without a standard. It is, in some ways, the backbone of continuous improvement.

Milwaukee-based Jason Industries Inc. recently announced it has acquired abrasives manufacturer DRONCO GmbH for $34.9 million in cash and $10.9 million in assumed liabilities.

Waukesha-based Schaefer Brush Manufacturing LLC has been acquired by Brookfield-based investment group Blackthorne Partners Ltd.

Racine-based SC Johnson has been named one of the top 50 most reputable consumer companies in the U.S. by the 2015 RepTrak 100 study.

Amazon on Wednesday welcomed employees for their first day of work in its 1.1 million-square-foot fulfillment center in Kenosha.

Milwaukee-based Joy Global Inc. recently reported it has acquired French hard rock mining company Montabert S.A.S. from Doosan Holding France S.A.S. for about $124 million.