Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Manufacturers picked up the pace in September
Manufacturing activity in southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois saw an uptick in growth in September, according to a new report.
Koss Corp. releases new product amid fiscal setbacks
On the heels of Koss Corp.’s announcement that it experienced a drop in sales and is halting production in Mexico, the company has released a new product, the BT540i Wireless Bluetooth headphone.
State’s manufacturers post third annual jobs gain
Wisconsin manufacturing companies added 5,796 jobs from July 2013 to July 2014, a 1 percent increase. It’s the third annual manufacturing jobs gain for the state, according to the 2015 Wisconsin Manufacturers Register.
Sheboygan County manufacturer to expand
Richco Structures will expand its Haven manufacturing facility, and parent company Richardson Industries will move its headquarters to a downtown Sheboygan Falls building.
Allis-Roller moves to new facility in Franklin
Allis-Roller LLC has moved from its 43,000-square-foot facility at 9800 S. 60th St. in Franklin to a new 110,000-square-foot facility a quarter of a mile away at 5801 W. Franklin Dr. The company is leasing the building at an undisclosed price.
SC Johnson buys Sealed Air building
Racine-based S.C. Johnson has agreed to purchase the Sturtevant building being vacated by Sealed Air Corp.
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Kohler Power names new group president
Tom Cromwell, president of Kohler Engines since 2009, has assumed responsibility for Kohler Co.'s worldwide power operations. He will report directly to David Kohler, president and chief operating officer.
New hires and promotions
LIFE Corporation, a medical device manufacturer based in Milwaukee, has promoted Taylor Hintz to operations and marketing director, in...
Federal Tool & Engineering LLC holds groundbreaking
Federal Tool & Engineering LLC held a groundbreaking last Thursday for its West Bend expansion, which is expected to be completed next summer.
Manufacturing Day to take place Friday
Several Milwaukee-area manufacturers will open their doors on Friday in honor of Manufacturing Day, an annual celebration of manufacturing in North America.