Manufacturing

An affiliate of Phoenix-based U-Haul International Inc. purchased the 395,000-square-foot former Harley-Davidson plant in Wauwatosa, which the company shut down in 2011, for $5.25 million, according to state records.

Racine-based thermal management product manufacturer Modine Manufacturing Co. announced conditional plans to close its manufacturing plant in Washington, Iowa. The company said the decision is dependent upon the conclusion of bargaining with the union at the Washington facility. The closure would impact approximately 245 full-time employees.

Milwaukee-based E.R. Wagner Manufacturing Co. recently received approval for a $2 million loan from the Milwaukee Economic Development Corp. The loan is to help finance the company’s plans to purchase $5 million in new equipment.

Menomonee Falls-based ZBB Energy Corp. announced today its intention to enter into a supply agreement with Solar Power Inc. for energy storage systems with total combined power output of 40 megawatts over a period of four years.

Racine-based thermal management product manufacturer Modine Manufacturing Co. announced conditional plans to close its manufacturing plant in Washington, Iowa. The company said the decision is dependent upon the conclusion of bargaining with the union at the Washington facility. The closure would impact approximately 245 full-time employees.

New Berlin-based clock manufacturer and distributor FirsTime Design Ltd. on Wednesday reported first quarter net income of $218,000, or 14 cents per share, up 57 percent from net income of $139,000, or 9 cents per share, in the first quarter of 2014.

The Wisconsin Safety Council and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development announced that 14 companies will receive Wisconsin Corporate Safety Awards.

Tax season is winding down, but it might be wise to double-check your organization's calculations at least one more time. In 2013, the IRS collected nearly $7 billion in civil penalties from U.S. businesses due to misreported income and employment figures.

Milwaukee-based Jason Industries Inc. has named Sarah Sutton chief financial officer. Sutton replaces Stephen Cripe, who will retire from Jason by mutual agreement, but will remain on the company’s board through May 31. She will report to David Westgate, chief executive officer.

Wauwatosa-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. plans to open a warehouse and distribution facility in Glendale.