Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Velvac acquires Viewmaster product line
New Berlin-based Velvac Inc., a manufacturer of components to the truck, bus, recreational and specialty vehicle industries, announced today it has acquired the assets of the ViewMaster mirror product line from the former Mirror Lite Company of Rockwood, Mich.
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.
Brady profits up sharply
Milwaukee-based Brady Corp. reported fiscal second quarter net earnings of $16.4 million, or 31 cents per share, up sharply from a net loss of $8.7 million, or 17 cents per share, in the second quarter of 2013.
Modine develops diesel heat exchangers
Racine-based Modine Manufacturing Co. is developing a series of compact heat exchangers designed to capture waste heat from the exhaust stream of a diesel engine and convert the heat into useful power to improve engine efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions.
Last call to register for Manufacturing Matters
Important issues and the latest trends for the manufacturing sector will be examined next week when the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership hosts the 17th annual “Manufacturing Matters!” conference at the Hyatt Regency hotel in downtown Milwaukee.
Miller64 becomes first U.S. beer to adopt nutritional labeling
MillerCoors has announced Miller64 is becoming the first U.S. beer to feature new, more detailed voluntary nutritional labeling permitted last year by the federal government.
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ATC plans to rebuild Kenosha power transmission line
American Transmission Co. has filed an application with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to rebuild a 12.5 mile, 138,000-volt electric transmission line in western Kenosha County.
Mayville adds former Caterpillar exec to board
Mayville Engineering Company Inc. announced that Steve Fisher has been elected to its board of directors.
Brady profits up sharply
Milwaukee-based Brady Corp. today reported fiscal second quarter net earnings of $16.4 million, or 31 cents per share, up sharply from a net loss of $8.7 million, or 17 cents per share, in the second quarter of 2013.
Report: Johnson Controls to sell headliner and sun visor business
Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc. is planning to sell its automotive headliner and sun visor business to Connecticut private equity firm Atlas Holdings LLC, according to a report from Automotive News Europe.
