Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Manufacturing awards
Milwaukee-based craft brewer Lakefront Brewery Inc. announced it won two medals in the 2014 European Beer Star. Lakefront’s Eastside...
IEWC announces leadership changes to U.S. business units
As a result of New Berlin-based IEWC’s continued growth, the company has announced several changes to its leadership structure.
Manufacturer of the Year applications due Friday
Applications for the 2014 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award program are due Friday. The winners will be announced at an award ceremony scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 26 at The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee.
Ag exports increase 17%
Wisconsin farms and agribusinesses have exported almost $2.8 billion worth of products to 138 countries so far in 2014, an increase of 17 percent over the same period in 2013.
Rockwell reports record 2014 sales
Milwaukee-based Rockwell Automation Inc. today reported fiscal 2014 fourth quarter net income of $248.7 million, or $1.79 per share, up from $215.3 million, or $1.53 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2013.
SteelWind grows with acquisitions
Oak Creek-based SteelWind Industries Inc., a steel fabrication company, announced the acquisition of Universal Industries LLC, a fabrication and machine shop located Tomahawk, and Hall Steel Co. in Milwaukee. Â
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Manufacturers continue to grow, but are less positive about future
Manufacturing activity in southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois continued to accelerate in October, according to a new report.
Douglas Dynamics reports record earnings
Milwaukee-based Douglas Dynamics Inc. reported record third quarter net income of $10.8 million, or 47 cents per share, up significantly from $603,000, or 2 cents per share, in the third quarter of 2013.
Weyco earnings weighed down by legacy brands
Milwaukee-based Weyco Group Inc. reported third quarter net earnings of $5.5 million, or 51 cents per share, compared with $5.6 million, or 50 cents per share, in the third quarter of 2013.
Quad/Graphics narrows loss
Sussex-based Quad/Graphics Inc. reported third quarter net earnings of $24.4 million, or 50 cents per share, up from $12.6 million, or 26 cents per share, in the third quarter of 2013.
