Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Potawatomi opens digester
The Forest County Potawatomi Community opened its $20 million renewable energy facility this morning near Potawatomi Bingo Casino in Milwaukee's Menomonee Valley.
A.O. Smith benefits from solid sales growth
A.O. Smith Corp. reported third quarter net earnings of $46.2 million, or 50 cents per share, up from $36 million, or 40 cents per share, at the same time a year ago.
MillerCoors to lay off 27
MillerCoors announced that it will lay off 200 salaried employees, 27 of whom are based in Milwaukee. It will also eliminate 160 open salaried positions.
Harley motorcycle sales soar
Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Inc. reported that its earnings and dealer new motorcycle sales rose sharply in the third quarter.
Report says Allen Edmonds may be takeover target
Men's Wearhouse Inc. is attempting to acquire Port Washington-based Allen Edmonds Shoe Corp., according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Caterpillar downgrades outlook as mining industry sputters
Facing a global commodity glut with no end in sight, Caterpillar Inc. announced that its third-quarter earnings plunged 44 percent and it cut its economic forecast again.
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Great Lakes Distillery unveils new rye whiskey
Milwaukee-based Great Lakes Distillery LLC unveiled its Menomonee Valley Straight Rye Whiskey last week.
Earnings slip at Koss Corp.
Koss Corp. reported fiscal first quarter net income of $79,402, or 1 cent per share, compared with $366,153, or 5 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
Volunteer to be a lifelong learner
Volunteerism can help business leaders gain valuable learning and critical thinking skills, according to Gary Meier, president of Metalworld Inc. in Racine, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The company, formerly known as Racine Boiler and Tank, fabricates a wide variety of metal products.
