Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
New hires and promotions
Lake Geneva-based Trostel Ltd., a manufacturer of custom rubber molded sealing solutions and rubber compounds, has announced the hiring...
Manufacturing events
The Wisconsin Safety Council is scheduled to hold upcoming courses in the Milwaukee area on team safety, confined space and lockout/tagout.
A&A Manufacturing becomes Dynatect Manufacturing
New Berlin-based A&A Manufacturing has created a new entity and renamed itself by combining its eight companies under its ownership to form Dynatect Manufacturing.
Carma Laboratories re-launches lip balm, names spokeswoman
Carma Laboratories Inc., the Franklin-based maker of Carmex lip balms and skin care products, recently re-launched its Carmex Moisture Plus lip balm and has named “Pretty Little Liars” actress Shay Mitchell as its spokeswoman.
Magnetek contributes shares of common stock to its pension plan
Menomonee Falls-based Magnetek Inc. announced it has made a voluntary excess contribution of 250,000 shares of Magnetek common stock to its defined benefit pension plan. The contribution of newly issued shares represents less than 5 percent of total pension plan assets and is fully tax-deductible.
Koss releases new wireless Bluetooth speaker
Milwaukee-based Koss Corp., the high-fidelity headphone manufacturer, has announced the release of the BTS1 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker. Pocket-sized and less than six ounces, it is designed for portability and on-the-go use.
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Manufacturing Summit to offer insight on global competition
A panel of accomplished chief executive officers will discuss the challenges and opportunities for competing in a global economy at the 2014 BizTimes Manufacturing Summit.
Weimer Bearing & Transmission plans new HQ in Germantown
Weimer Bearing & Transmission plans to build a 68,390-square-foot industrial building at Mequon Road and Eisenower Drive in Germantown. The building will be the new corporate headquarters for the company. Its headquarters are currently located at W134 N5368 Campbell Dr. in Menomonee Falls.
Joy Global continues to struggle amid depressed commodity prices
Milwaukee-based Joy Global Inc. today reported third quarter net income of $71.3 million, or 71 cents per share, down from $183.2 million, or $1.71 per share, in the third quarter of 2013.
Darling receives WMC award
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) recently honored State Sen. Alberta Darling (River Hills) with the Working for Wisconsin Award at Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Inc. in Grafton.
