Manufacturing

What started in Marie Moody's New York City kitchen 16 years ago has now become arguably the fastest-growing company in southeastern Wisconsin.

Jeff Veenhuis formed PreventaMed Technologies Inc. two years ago with the goal of preventing, minimizing and alleviating illnesses and injuries.

St. Francis-based Wixon Inc., a manufacturer of seasonings, flavors and technologies for the food and beverage industry, has hired Nathan Radue as project manager for the company’s protein division.

Neenah-based Menasha Packaging Co. LLC is planning a $5 million expansion of its production capacity in Hartford.

Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Inc. has reported third quarter net income of $150.1 million, or 69 cents per share, down from $162.7 million, or 73 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.

A.O. Smith Corp. has reported third quarter net earnings of $50.6 million, or 56 cents per share, up from $46.2 million, or 50 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.

Milwaukee-based Koss Corp., the high-fidelity headphone manufacturer, reported a fiscal 2015 first quarter net loss of $94,998, or a 1 cent loss per share, compared with net income of $79,402, or 1 cent per share, in the first quarter of 2014.

Waukesha-based Generac Power Systems has acquired some assets of Kearney, Neb.-based Pramac America LLC, from Siena, Italy-based Pramac Industries Inc.

Milwaukee-based Strattec Security Corp. reported fiscal 2015 first quarter net income of $10.3 million, or $2.55 per share, up from $3.9 million, or 91 cents per share, in the first quarter of 2014.

Milwaukee-based Sensient Technologies Corp. has reported third quarter net earnings of $21.3 million, or 44 cents per share, down from $31.5 million, or 63 cents per share, in the third quarter of 2013.