Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Ariens is new chairman of WMC board
The Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) board of directors today elected Dan Ariens, president and CEO of Ariens Company in Brillion, to serve as chairman of the 3,500-member state chamber of commerce.
Global sales drive Harley surge
Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Inc. reported fourth quarter net earnings of $75.4 million, or 34 cents per share, up from $70.6 million, or 31 cents per share, in the fourth quarter of 2012.
MillerCoors introduces new beer
MillerCoors’ new beer, Miller Fortune, will hit shelves on Feb. 10.
Johnson Controls on track for 2014 goals
Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc. announced fiscal first quarter net income of $469 million, or 69 cents per share, up from $359 million, or 52 cents per share, in the first quarter of 2013.
Weaker generator sales impact Briggs
Wauwatosa-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. reported fiscal second quarter net income of $702,000, or 1 cent per share, up from a net loss of $635,000, or 2 cents per share, in the second quarter a year ago.
Strattec reports strong quarter
Glendale-based Strattec Security Corp. reported fiscal second quarter net income of $3.8 million, or $1.09 per share, up from $2.4 million, or 70 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
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Pleasant Prairie facility faces pollution charge
K&K Screw Products LLC and KKSP Precision Machining LLC have been ordered to pay $80,000 in forfeitures, court costs and surcharges for violating Wisconsin's air pollution control laws at a Pleasant Prairie facility.
Fontarome files for receivership
St. Francis-based Fontarome Chemical Inc. has filed for receivership.
Manufacturers exhibit cautious optimism in Paranet survey
Manufacturers are bullish about the year ahead, but are more cautious than in 2012, according to a survey conducted recently by The Paranet Group.
Pleasant Prairie facility faces pollution charge
K&K Screw Products LLC and KKSP Precision Machining LLC have been ordered to pay $80,000 in forfeitures, court costs and surcharges for violating Wisconsin's air pollution control laws at a Pleasant Prairie facility.
