Manufacturing

Milwaukee-based finishing, seating, components and automotive acoustics manufacturer Jason Inc. has been acquired by St. Louis-based acquisition firm Quinpario Acquisition Corp. for $538.65 million.

Glendale-based Johnson Controls announced it has partnered with German company Fraunhofer Gesellschaft to advance the development of lithium-ion battery pack cooling systems.

MillerCoors is rolling out new Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) packaging on all of its 32- and 40-ounce singles bottles in its “economy portfolio” of beverages.

Five Wisconsin-based corporations are among the 2014 Ethisphere Institute’s World’s Most Ethical Companies.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council and the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership are hosting an event for businesses interesting in developing environmental or sustainability credentials.

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is reporting that a recent slowdown in manufacturing was due to adverse winter weather.

MillerCoors is rolling out new Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) packaging on all of its 32- and 40-ounce singles bottles in its “economy portfolio” of beverages.

Glendale-based Johnson Controls announced today it has partnered with German company Fraunhofer Gesellschaft to advance the development of lithium-ion battery pack cooling systems.

The Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership held its annual “Manufacturing Matters!” conference on Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Hyatt Regency hotel in downtown Milwaukee. The conference featured keynote speakers Gov. Scott Walker, Badger Meter President and Chief Executive Officer Rich Meeusen and Department of Workforce Development Secretary Reggie Newson, in addition to more than 20 sessions featuring more than 30 speakers.

Milwaukee-based finishing, seating, components and automotive acoustics manufacturer Jason Inc. has been acquired by St. Louis-based acquisition firm Quinpario Acquisition Corp. for $538.65 million.