Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
MillerCoors shifts to plastic bottles for economy products
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.
Johnson Controls partners with German company to advance battery technology
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.
BizTimes Around Town: Manufacturing Matters
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.
Jason Inc. acquired by St. Louis firm
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.
Jason Inc. acquired by St. Louis firm
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.
Harley hosts event at ‘Captain America’ premiere
Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson and Marvel LLC hosted an event at Marvel's “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” movie premiere in Hollywood on March 13, following the close of the red carpet.
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Snowy winter boosts Douglas Dynamics
Milwaukee-based Douglas Dynamics Inc., which manufactures snow and ice control equipment for light trucks, today reported fourth quarter and full year results.
Laacke & Joys buys Brookfield building for manufacturing operations
An affilate of Laacke & Joys Co. recently purchased a 51,000-square-foot industrial building in Brookfield currently occupied by a Pella Windows & Doors operation. Laacke & Joys plans to move its manufacturing operations to the building from downtown Milwaukee.
Manpower survey projects robust hiring in Milwaukee
The hiring outlook for the metropolitan Milwaukee market ranks second-best in the nation, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.
New building planned in Oak Creek for Stella and Chewy’s
Stella & Chewy’s LLC, a producer of natural pet food for dogs and cats, plans to move its operations from Milwaukee to a new 160,000-square-foot industrial building that is planned in the OakView Business Park in Oak Creek, according to sources.
