Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Thermo Fisher to transfer Brown Deer facility operations to California
Thermo Fisher Scientific is permanently closing its Brown Deer facility, affecting 54 employees.
Johnson Controls wins sustainability award for Micro Hybrid battery
Glendale-based Johnson Controls received the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council’s “Sustainable Product of the Year" award for its Micro Hybrid battery.
The battery, developed at its Glendale headquarters, is a Lithium-ion based system that works in tandem with the conventional starter battery to cut a vehicle’s fuel consumption by as much as 15 percent, the company said.
“We are excited to bring to market an energy storage solution that helps automakers meet increasing fuel economy and emissions restrictions, helps consumers save money at the pump, and supports sustainability by reducing each driver’s carbon footprint,” said MaryAnn Wright, global vice president for engineering and product development at Johnson Controls Power Solutions.
The Micro Hybrid was selected from 31 entries.
“We were thoroughly impressed by the magnitude and depth of sustainable work being done by companies in Wisconsin,” said Tom Eggert, executive director of the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council. “The Micro Hybrid from Johnson Controls exemplifies innovative, sustainable, economically viable product development taking place in this state.”
The battery, developed at its Glendale headquarters, is a Lithium-ion based system that works in tandem with the conventional starter battery to cut a vehicle’s fuel consumption by as much as 15 percent, the company said.
“We are excited to bring to market an energy storage solution that helps automakers meet increasing fuel economy and emissions restrictions, helps consumers save money at the pump, and supports sustainability by reducing each driver’s carbon footprint,” said MaryAnn Wright, global vice president for engineering and product development at Johnson Controls Power Solutions.
The Micro Hybrid was selected from 31 entries.
“We were thoroughly impressed by the magnitude and depth of sustainable work being done by companies in Wisconsin,” said Tom Eggert, executive director of the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council. “The Micro Hybrid from Johnson Controls exemplifies innovative, sustainable, economically viable product development taking place in this state.”
Quad/Graphics to acquire Minnesota printing company
Sussex-based Quad/Graphics Inc. has agreed to acquire Waseca, Minn.-based Brown Printing Co. for $100 million.
MillerCoors hires new Milwaukee brewery leader
Ken Litke has been hired to oversee day-to-day operations at MillerCoors’ Milwaukee brewery.
Rockline continues expansion plan
Sheboygan-based Rockline Industries, one of the world's largest private-label manufacturers of consumer wet wipes and coffee filters, has announced that it has acquired a 240,000-square-foot facility on a 30-acre site in Russellville, Ark. to continue its expansion plans.
Sensient names new flavors president
Milwaukee-based Sensient Technologies Corp. has hired Sam Lteif as president of its flavors business.
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Gardetto is BizTimes Woman Executive of the Year
Nannette “Nan” Gardetto will receive the 2014 BizTimes Woman Executive of the Year Award.
Governor honors female trailblazers
The 2014 Governor’s Trailblazer Awards for Women in Business were presented to 12 woman-owned Wisconsin businesses today.
Local leaders to be inducted into Wisconsin Business Hall of Fame
Exemplary business leaders from across the state, including several from local companies, will be honored at the 2014 Wisconsin Business Hall of Fame induction ceremony and benefit dinner tomorrow.
Joy Global acquires Canadian mining company
Milwaukee-based mining equipment manufacturer Joy Global Inc. has agreed to acquire certain assets of Ontario-based Mining Technologies International Inc. for $46.5 million.
