Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
119 employees affected in Fort Atkinson plant closure
McCain Foods USA Inc. of Lisle, Ill., announced on Wednesday that it will close operations at its Fort Atkinson manufacturing plant at 801 Rockwell Ave. due to “changing business dynamics.”
Harley recalls nearly 55,000 new motorcycles
Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Motor Co. is recalling nearly 55,000 motorcycles because of possible safety defects, according to new documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Machining & Maintenance Expo’15 to be held May 6
Milwaukee-based Busch Precision Inc. is scheduled to host its first-ever Machining & Maintenance Expo on Wednesday, May 6. Consisting of tours, learning and networking, the expo will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Busch Precision’s location, 8200 N. Faulkner Road.
Generac launches HomeLink 6500E
Waukesha-based Generac Power Systems Inc. recently introduced a new residential backup power kit called the HomeLink 6500E. Designed to provide residential backup power to essential circuits, it can also be used to power recreation equipment and tools.
ZBB secures energy management contract in Cayman Islands
Menomonee Falls-based ZBB Energy Corp., a developer of energy management solutions for the commercial and industrial building and utility markets, recently signed a contract to provide an advanced energy management system for the largest "off-grid" renewable energy installation in the Cayman Islands.
Harley recalls nearly 55,000 new motorcycles
Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Motor Co. is recalling nearly 55,000 motorcycles because of possible safety defects, according to new documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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From the magazine: Made in Milwaukee – Beyond Vision provides employment to Milwaukee’s blind
Beyond Vision is much like any other Milwaukee-area manufacturer, offering such capabilities as CNC milling, CNC turning and manual machining.
Strattec posts higher 3Q profit despite automaker headwinds
Milwaukee-based Strattec Security Corp. today reported fiscal third quarter net income of $5.4 million, or $1.20 per share, up from $4.2 million, or $1 per share, in the third quarter of 2014.
Foreign officials touring Milwaukee innovation centers today
Milwaukee today is hosting a group of 48 high-ranking officials from 28 countries in the Americas on their tour of the Midwest.
Sensient recovers from loss
Milwaukee-based flavor and fragrance manufacturer Sensient Technologies Corp. today reported first quarter net income of $30.5 million, or 64 cents per share, compared with a net loss of $2.1 million, or 4 cents lost per share, in the first quarter of 2014.
