Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Charting a new direction: Wandell kicks Harley back into gear
Keith Wandell, new to his position as chief executive officer and president of Harley-Davidson Inc. in 2009, faced horrendous business conditions. After 20 years of unbridled success, H-D's business landscape shifted as the recession moved into high gear. Credit became virtually impossible to secure from conventional lenders; bike foreclosures were at an all time high; residual value, a hallmark of the Harley-Davidson brand, plummeted from 85 percent to 60 percent.
Cargo volume climbs at Port of Milwaukee
Total tonnage moving through the Port of Milwaukee in 2013 was expected to reach 2.7 million metric tons, according to a recent report. That is a significant increase from 2 million tons shipped through the Port in 2012.
Roadrunner Transportation reorganizes sales management team
Cudahy-based Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. announced it is expanding and reorganizing its sales management team.
Economic Trends Breakfast to focus on year ahead in business
BizTimes Milwaukee invites readers get a sneak peek of the New Year in business at the annual Northern Trust Economic Trends Breakfast, to be held on Friday, Jan. 17, at the Italian Community Center in downtown Milwaukee.
Take the BizTimes Economic Dashboard Survey
BizTimes invites readers to take a moment to complete its annual BizTimes Economic Dashboard Survey for 2014.
Manufacturing picks up the pace
Milwaukee-area manufacturing growth picked up in December, according to a report today from the Institute for Supply Management-Milwaukee.
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Johnson Controls expects 2014 growth
Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc. has indicated it projects 2014 will be a year of marked earnings growth and increased profitability.
Doheny takes over at Joy Global
Edward Doheny II has been elected president and chief executive officer of Milwaukee-based mining equipment manufacturer Joy Global Inc., following a previously announced succession plan.
Actuant earnings down
Menomonee Falls-based Actuant Corp. reported fiscal first quarter net earnings of $36 million, or 48 cents per share, down from $36.3 million, or 49 cents per share, in the first quarter of 2012.
City receives $1 million state grant for Century City
A $1 million state grant, announced by Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, will provide the final piece of funding needed to prepare the Century City site in Milwaukee for development.
