Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Fischer Precise changes name
Racine-based Fischer Precise USA Inc., a precision machine tool spindle manufacturer, is changing its name to Fischer USA Inc.
New hires and promotions
Brookfield-based Wolter Power Systems has named Jason Riehl sales manager for standby generators and OEM engine sales. Riehl has...
Generac results mixed post-Sandy bump
Waukesha-based Generac Holdings Inc. reported second quarter net income of $54 million, or 77 cents per share, up from $28.3 million, or 40 cents per share, in the second quarter of 2013.
Modine earnings up despite instability in Brazil
Racine-based Modine Manufacturing Co. reported fiscal 2015 first quarter net earnings of $13.7 million, or 28 cents per share, up from $10 million, or 21 cents per share, in the first quarter of 2014.
Rockwell reports solid quarter
Milwaukee-based Rockwell Automation Inc. reported fiscal third quarter net income of $199.7 million, or $1.43 per share, down from $203.7 million, or $1.45 per share, in the same period a year ago.
Master Lock acquires Sentry Safe
Oak Creek-based Master Lock Co. LLC has acquired Sentry Safe, a personal safe and protective security container manufacturer, for $117.5 million.
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Harley introduces revamped Road Glides
Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Motor Co. has unveiled two of its new 2015 motorcycles, the Road Glide and the Road Glide Special.
Cargill eliminates 600 jobs in Milwaukee
Cargill on Friday shut down its Milwaukee beef harvest facility, which had 600 employees.
Milwaukee manufacturing growth bucks national, Midwestern trends
Milwaukee-area manufacturers reported continued strong growth during July, according to the latest report from the Institute for Supply Management-Milwaukee.
Briggs adds corporate development role
Wauwatosa-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. has hired Shaunna Balady as vice president of corporate development.
