Manufacturing
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Lakefront Brewery produces new Growing Power beer
Lakefront Brewery Inc. has launched a new USDA-certified organic beer, Growing Power, as part of a partnership with Milwaukee-based nonprofit Growing Power Inc.
MillerCoors names Gavin Hattersley interim CEO
The board of directors of MillerCoors LLC named Gavin Hattersley to the role of interim chief executive officer to lead the business when current CEO Tom Long retires June 30. Hattersley, 52, is currently the chief financial officer of Denver-based Molson Coors Brewing Co. and a former CFO of MillerCoors.
Twin Disc chairman dies
Racine-based Twin Disc Inc. chairman Michael Batten died in his sleep Wednesday morning, the company announced Thursday. Batten worked at Twin Disc since 1970.
Plastic Components plans to expand Germantown facility
Plastic Components Inc., a Germantown-based plastic injection molding company, plans to build a 23,364-square-foot addition to its 15,000-square-foot facility at N118 W18845 Bunsen Drive in Germantown.
Sensient acquires U.K. ink manufacturer
Milwaukee-based colors, flavors and fragrances manufacturer Sensient Technologies Corp. has reached an agreement to acquire the assets of U.K. specialty ink manufacturer Xennia Technology Ltd. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2015.
Harley offers Riding Academy training to U.S. military
Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Motor Co. is offering all current and former U.S. military free Riding Academy motorcycle training through its new "Learn to Ride" program. Open to active-duty, retired, reservists and veterans, it begins on Saturday (Armed Forces Day) and runs through Sept. 13.
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Twin Disc chairman dies
Racine-based Twin Disc Inc. chairman Michael Batten died in his sleep Wednesday morning, the company announced Thursday. Batten worked at Twin Disc since 1970.
Sensient acquires U.K. ink manufacturer
Milwaukee-based colors, flavors and fragrances manufacturer Sensient Technologies Corp. has reached an agreement to acquire the assets of U.K. specialty ink manufacturer Xennia Technology Ltd. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2015.
Magnetek reports strong quarter
Menomonee Falls-based Magnetek Inc. today reported fiscal first quarter net income of $2.3 million, or 65 cents per share, up from $1.1 million, or 32 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
Lakefront Brewery produces new Growing Power beer
Lakefront Brewery Inc. has launched a new USDA-certified organic beer, Growing Power, as part of a partnership with Milwaukee-based nonprofit Growing Power Inc.
