Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Restructuring takes toll on Briggs & Stratton
Milwaukee-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. today reported a fiscal first quarter net loss of $19.3 million, or 41 cents per share, compared with a net loss of $16.5 million, or 35 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
Harley recalls 2014 motorcycles with safety defect
Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Inc. is acting to address potential safety issues by voluntarily recalling certain 2014 Touring motorcycles equipped with a hydraulic clutch system that may pose a safety issue for riders and passengers.
Kerry to expand Jackson plant
Tralee, Ireland-based Kerry Group plc will expand its plant in the Village of Jackson in Washington County, Economic Development Washington County (EDWC) announced today.
Made in Milwaukee: Oldenburg plans move to larger facility
Oldenburg Metal Tech Inc. expects to move into a larger facility and reach $4 million in sales this year, in large part because of owner and president Robert Oldenburg's management style.
Briggs & Stratton appoints new European leader
Milwaukee-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. announced that William Reitman has been appointed to senior vice president and managing director in Europe.
Arzbaecher adopts plan to sell his Actuant stock
Menomonee Falls-based Actuant Corp. has announced that chief executive officer (CEO) Robert Arzbaecher has adopted a pre-arranged plan to sell some of his stock in the company as his resignation goes into effect.
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BuySeasons to be spun off
Englewood, Colo.-based Liberty Interactive Corp. announced that it would spin off its stakes in travel website TripAdvisor Inc. and New Berlin-based online retailer BuySeasons into a new publicly-traded company known as Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings.
Internship and apprenticeship panel added to Get Smarter conference
A second panel has been added to the fifth annual BizTimes Get Smarter Conference. This panel will dig deeper into discussion about internships and apprenticeships.
Retiring Brady CEO to be paid through end of 2014
Milwaukee-based Brady Corp. has announced the sudden retirement of president and chief executive officer Frank Jaehnert and the appointment of current senior vice president and chief financial officer Thomas Felmer as interim president and chief executive officer.
China enacts new visa regulations
China celebrated its national day on Oct. 1. The new leadership stood bareheaded, in a pouring rain, to lay flowers and observe a national minute of silence at the Monument to the Heroes of New China.
