Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Manufacturing Matters! to take place Feb. 26
The theme of the 2015 Manufacturing Matters! Conference scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 26 is "The Changing Landscape of Manufacturing."
Manufacturing activity still high, but down from November’s record growth
Manufacturing activity in southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois in December was not as robust as in November; however, it still remained high, according to a new report.
Gitomer: ‘Tis the season to be jolly?
Let's see, there's summer, fall, winter, spring, and uh, jolly. For the uninformed, the jolly season started around Thanksgiving and goes all the way until Christmas. Or what used to be called Christmas. Now it’s called the holiday season to make certain that no one is offended.
Navarro takes helm of Generac subsidiary in Mexico
Ottomotores S.A. de C.V, a wholly owned subsidiary of Waukesha-based Generac Power Systems Inc. announced today the appointment of Ricardo Navarro as managing director.
Quad/Graphics to close Tennessee plant
Sussex-based Quad/Graphics Inc. is stepping down operations immediately at its Dickson, Tenn., plant. All production is expected to wrap up on or before March 12, 2015.
Best Practices: Six key predictions for manufacturing in 2015
The landscape of manufacturing in America has undergone more significant changes than many of us in the industry care to remember. The recent past has been particularly painful, with economic downturns driving manufacturing overseas to take advantage of lower labor costs, and a generally depressed level of manufacturing activity becoming the norm.
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PPC Industries to be acquired by New York private equity firm
Mount Kisco, New York-based private equity firm Kohlberg & Co. LLC has agreed to acquire Pleasant Prairie-based PPC Industries Inc.
Joy Global reports strong 4Q, expects soft 2015
Milwaukee-based Joy Global Inc. recently reported fourth quarter net income of $136.9 million, or $1.38 per share, up from $26.8 million, or 25 cents per share, in the fourth quarter of 2013.
WEDC plans trade venture to Mexico
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is seeking Wisconsin companies to take part in a global trade venture in Mexico in March.