Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Cover story: Exporting Wisconsin
Wisconsin's overall exports were flat at about $23.1 billion in 2013, virtually unchanged from the year before.
Milwaukee Tool poised to acquire Empire Level
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., the Brookfield-based subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd., is in the process of acquiring Mukwonago-based Empire Level.
Two Jackson companies plan expansions
Two companies in the Village of Jackson in Washington County are planning expansions.
Claims Board to consider Talgo case
The State of Wisconsin Claims Board will consider a $65.9 million claim filed by Talgo Inc. at its Wednesday, April 30 meeting.
Harley earnings up on shipments, efficiencies
Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson, Inc. today reported first quarter net income of $265.9 million, or $1.21 per share, up from $224.1 million, or 99 cents per share, in the first quarter of 2013.
Johnson Controls gets automotive experience boost
Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc. today reported second quarter net income of $291 million, or 39 cents per share, up significantly from $193 million, or 24 cents per share, in the second quarter of 2013.
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Mining still dragging on Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. today reported first quarter net income of $933 million, or $1.44 per share, up from $880 million, or $1.31 per share, in the first quarter of 2013.
Federal Tool to move to West Bend, expand facility
Federal Tool & Engineering LLC plans to move its Cedarburg operations into a building it owns in West Bend.
Modine to close Illinois plant
Racine-based Modine Manufacturing Co. announced it will close its Ringwood, Ill. manufacturing facility and lay off about 135 full-time employees.
Strattec up on increased auto production
Glendale-based Strattec Security Corp. today reported fiscal third quarter net income of $4.2 million, or $1 per share, up sharply from $1.4 million, or 32 cents per share, in the third quarter of 2013.
