Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Rockwell Automation acquires Kentucky firm
Milwaukee-based Rockwell Automation Corp. today announced it has agreed to purchase Erlanger, Ky.-based Jacobs Automation, a provider of intelligent track motion control technology.
California private equity firm acquires Allen Edmonds
Allen Edmonds Corp. last week agreed to be acquired by an affiliate of Brentwood Associates, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm founded in 1972 with a track record of successful investments in growth-oriented consumer companies.
Briggs & Stratton launches new generator model
Milwaukee-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. unveiled its new 25-kilowatt, liquid-cooled standby generator, which is equipped with commercial-grade features and was designed with residential homes in mind.
Beer sales rise at MillerCoors
SABMiller plc and Molson Coors Brewing Company, the parent companies of MillerCoors, reported quarterly underlying profit growth of 11.7 percent and a 4.1 percent increase in domestic net revenue per barrel vs. the same quarter in the prior year.
Harley’s new motorcycles will be made in Kansas City
The two new motorcycle models recently unveiled by Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Inc. will be manufactured at the company's plant in Kansas City, Mo., according to a report by The Kansas City Star.
Waukesha Metal to acquire Mexican fabricator
Waukesha Metal Products announced it has signed a letter of intent to acquire the assets of Mexico-based Revstone Fabrication San Luis Potosi S de RL de CV.
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Johnson Controls acquires majority share of Columbian firm
Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc. has strengthened its commitment to the Central and South American automotive battery market by acquiring 90 percent ownership of Colombian battery supplier MAC.
Wipfli launches manufacturing blog
Milwaukee-based Wipfli LLP has launched a weekly newsletter, Manufacturing Tomorrow, that will include innovation and technology news, ideas and analysis focused on the manufacturing industry.
Talgo files claim for trains
Talgo Inc. filed a claim with the state last week seeking $65.9 million, accusing the Walker administration of failing to live up to a deal to purchase two sets of the company's trains.
Rust-Oleum is Kenosha County Business of the Year
Rust-Oleum Inc.
Industry: Coatings
Address: 8105 95th St., Pleasant Prairie and 8505 50th St., Kenosha
Employees: 1,400 global; 341 in Kenosha County