Manufacturing

Milwaukee-based Sensient Technologies Corp. today announced that Dick Hobbs, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will retire in February 2015. He will be replaced by Stephen Rolfs, who currently serves as senior vice president, administration.

Milwaukee-based Brady Corp. today named J. Michael Nauman president, chief executive officer and director, effective immediately.

Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Motor Co. is recalling more than 3,000 motorcycles because of a problem with the ignition switch.

Waukesha-based Generac Holdings Inc. today 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.

Racine-based Modine Manufacturing Co. today 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.

Milwaukee-area manufacturers reported continued strong growth during July, according to the latest report from the Institute for Supply Management-Milwaukee.

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.

Milwaukee-based Sensient Technologies Corp. reported second quarter net earnings of $29.1 million, or 59 cents per share, down from $32.3 million, or 65 cents per share, in the second quarter of 2013.

Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Inc. reported second quarter net income of $354.2 million, or $1.62 per share, up from $271.7 million, or $1.21 per share, in the second quarter of 2013.

Microbial Discovery Group LLC has expanded its Franklin facility and is in the process of hiring seven new employees to meet demand for microbial-based products and solutions.