Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
GPS graduates largest apprentice class in state
Last week, 74 local high school students and youth apprentices graduated from the GPS Education Partners program, the largest graduating class of manufacturing apprentices in Wisconsin.
Gardner Denver’s Milwaukee HQ will have at least 40 employees
Gardner Denver Inc. plans to have 40 to 50 employees at its new Milwaukee headquarters when the transition from its existing corporate headquarters is complete.
Rockwell board authorizes another stock repurchase
The board of directors of Milwaukee-based Rockwell Automation Inc. authorized the company to expend up to an additional $1 billion to repurchase shares of its common stock.
Slowdown in mining takes toll on Joy Global
The global slowdown in mining continues to weigh on the bottom line for Milwaukee-based Joy Global Inc., which reported second quarter operating profit of $126 million, or 73 cents per share, down from $279 million, or $1.69 per share, in the same period a year ago.
Kohler expands generator manufacturing plant
Kohler Power Systems has completed construction of a 105,000-square-foot addition to the company’s generator manufacturing plant in the Town of Mosel, north of Sheboygan.
Factory orders rise again
U.S. factory orders rose for a third consecutive month in April, adding to evidence that manufacturing is regaining momentum after a harsh winter, according to the latest report by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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Johnson Controls to open large battery plant in China
Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc. is growing its presence in China by opening a new automotive battery manufacturing plant that will produce 6 million automotive batteries per year in the world's largest new vehicle market, where 22 million new vehicles are produced annually.
Taylor named CEO of DUECO
Waukesha-based DUECO Inc., the largest privately owned provider of Terex Utilities and Terex Hi-Ranger bucket trucks, digger derricks, cranes, stringing and tension equipment and utility trailers in the nation, has named president Judie Taylor as president and chief executive officer.
Modine recovers from loss
Racine-based Modine Manufacturing Co. reported fiscal fourth quarter net earnings of $119.7 million, or $2.49 per share, up from a loss of $1.6 million, or 4 cents lost per share, in the fourth quarter of 2013.
Konecranes moves Oak Creek operations to West Allis
Hyvinkaa, Finland-based Konecranes has moved its Oak Creek offices and 105 employees to West Allis.
