Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Argon Industries completes move, adding equipment and jobs
Milwaukee-based Argon Industries has moved its operations into one facility, added a new powder coat line, and is adding jobs.
MillerCoors earns World Beer Cup accolades
MillerCoors received several honors at the 2014 World Beer Cup.
Rexnord acquires water treatment company
Milwaukee-based Rexnord Corp. has acquired wastewater pretreatment solution provider Green Turtle Technologies Ltd., Green Turtle Americas Ltd. and Filamat Composites Inc.
Johnson Controls makes $1.6 billion acquisition
Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc. has agreed to acquire air distribution and ventilation product manufacturer Air Distribution Technologies Inc. for about $1.6 billion.
Fromm, Milwaukee World Festival to host Petfest
Mequon-based pet food manufacturer Fromm Family Foods and Milwaukee World Festival Inc., the nonprofit organization that produces Summerfest, will host a new festival this year called Fromm Petfest.
Repair segment drives Snap-on growth
Kenosha-based Snap-on Inc. today reported first quarter net earnings of $98.2 million, or $1.62 per share, up from $82.8 million, or $1.40 per share, in the first quarter of 2013.
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Badger Meter earnings jump 59 percent
Brown Deer-based Badger Meter Inc. today reported first quarter net income of $4.6 million, or 32 cents per share, up 59.3 percent from $2.9 million, or 20 cents per share, in the first quarter of 2013.
State unemployment rate drops to 5.9 percent
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics that indicate Wisconsin’s unemployment rate dropped to 5.9 percent in March.
MGS acquires plant in New York
MGS Mfg. Group Inc., headquartered in Germantown, announced it has purchased Hospira’s injection molding plant in Buffalo, N.Y.
Milwaukee Biz Blog: Sheboygan says ‘nein’ to Germany
Sheboygan-based Johnsonville Sausage LLC is holding tightly onto its bratwursts.
