Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Brady Corp. to sell Die-Cut business
Milwaukee-based Brady Corp., a world leader in identification solutions, announced it has reached an agreement to sell its Die-Cut business to Boyd Corp. of Modesto, Calif.
Weyco revenue up in quarter, year
Milwaukee-based shoe manufacturer Weyco Group Inc. reported fourth quarter net earnings of $7.2 million, or 62 cents per share, down from $8.3 million, or 71 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
Renaissance Power acquires gearbox manufacturer
Milwaukee-based Renaissance Power Systems has acquired Roebuck, S.C.-based Griffin Gear Inc.
Milwaukee Biz Blog: Skills gap debate heats up
Discussion heated up at the standout afternoon panel about the skills gap at the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership's “Manufacturing Matters!” event on Thursday afternoon.
Made in Milwaukee: ‘Wisconsin Precision Casting plans for growth’
East Troy-based Wisconsin Precision Casting Corp. is celebrating its 50th year in 2014. The company now employs 85 people, has reached $13 million per year in annual sales and is looking to grow.
Manufacturer of the Year awards honor area companies
Several Milwaukee-area companies were honored at the 26th annual Manufacturer of the Year awards last week at a black tie banquet at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee. The nine winners were selected from among 34 nominees by an independent panel of judges from manufacturing, education and public sector backgrounds.
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Walker, WMC tout Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax Credit
Gov. Scott Walker was among the keynote speakers at Thursday’s “Manufacturing Matters!” conference presented by the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP).
Sector shows contraction in February
A key measure of Milwaukee-area manufacturing activity indicated contraction in February. The Purchasing Managers Index was below 50 for the first time in six months, according to the Marquette ISM Report on Manufacturing.
Renaissance Power acquires gearbox manufacturer
Milwaukee-based Renaissance Power Systems has acquired Roebuck, S.C.-based Griffin Gear Inc.
Pearson is new CFO at Regal Ware
Kewaskum-based Regal Ware Inc. announced the appointment of Tracy Pearson as senior vice president and chief financial officer.