Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Microbrush International acquires Dry Tips line
Grafton-based Microbrush International has acquired the Dry Tips product line from Swedish surgical and wound product manufacturer Molnlycke Health Care.
Made in Milwaukee: DUECO drives toward growth in 2015
A lot has happened at Waukesha-based DUECO Inc. this year.
Best Practices: Will robots replace humans?
American manufacturing has had great success in automating factories with robots and computers in the last 50 years, and computers are now eliminating many service jobs. This has caused a lot of speculation about how far artificial intelligence can be developed.
Low interest financing available for clean energy projects
Companies interested in investing in energy efficiency and waste reduction projects can apply for low interest financing by Monday, Dec. 8. The funding is available from the new Wisconsin’s Clean Energy Manufacturing Revolving Loan Fund (CERLF), a program jointly managed by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and the Wisconsin Department of Administration.
Brady earnings down on sales mix, plant consolidation
Milwaukee-based Brady Corp. reported fiscal 2015 first quarter net earnings of $13.6 million, or 25 cents per share, down from $24 million, or 44 cents per share, in the first quarter of 2014.
Douglas Dynamics acquires Iowa manufacturer
Milwaukee-based Douglas Dynamics Inc. announced it has agreed to acquire Manchester, Iowa-based Henderson for about $95 million.
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Power Test to hold tree lighting celebration
Sussex-based Power Test Inc. is holding its third annual tree lighting celebration on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. Open to the community and local businesses, it will take place at its location at N60 W22700 Silver Spring Drive.
Northwoods to offer web strategy workshop for manufacturers
Shorewood-based Northwoods Web Solutions is offering a free web strategy workshop for manufacturers on Thursday. Called “Successful Manufacturing Websites & Online Catalogs,” the workshop will be held from 8:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Northwoods Web Solutions, 1572 E Capitol Drive in Shorewood.
Prolitec awarded technology patent for its AIRQ scenting systems
Milwaukee-based Prolitec Inc., which manufactures ambient scenting and odor remediation solutions, has been granted a technology patent for its AirQ ambient-scenting systems.
Milwaukee Purchasing Managers Index rises to all-time high
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM)-Milwaukee Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for November has been revised to 70.25, up from the previous estimate of 68.93, indicating continued robust growth for manufacturers in southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
