Manufacturing
Close the doors before the horses leave the barn
A BizTimes reader has asked me to comment on a recent news story about U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) action to get copies of the audit paperwork on nine U.S.-listed Chinese companies suspected of wrongdoing.
J.W. Winco expands to new markets
New Berlin-based J.W. Winco Inc. manufactures and/or distributes more than 50,000 different products for an international customer base, and it continues to expand its reach.
Teresa Schell, president and owner of Strategic Marketing Partners
What was the smartest thing your company did in the past year?
"We rebranded our image. In the first five years of the business, all of the focus and attention was on rebranding and nurturing our clients' brand identities and we soon found the SMP image neglected and in need of a refresh. Now we have a revitalized brand with a consistent message across our media channels."
Johnson Controls projects growth
Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc., a global diversified company in the building and automotive industries, expects to post higher sales and earnings in fiscal 2013, despite a challenging economic environment.
U.S. automobile sales soared in December
The Big Three U.S. automakers today reported their best December sales since before the Great Recession hit in 2008.
Menasha Packaging acquires New Jersey firm
Neenah-based Menasha Packaging Company has acquired Rand Diversified of Edison, N.J.
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Brady Corp. acquires California firm
Milwaukee-based Brady Corp. has acquired Precision Dynamics Corp. (PDC) from Water Street Healthcare Partners, a strategic private equity firm focused exclusively on the health care industry, in a cash transaction for $300 million.
Big Bay Brewing unveils new porter-style beer
In celebration of winter and the festive holidays, Shorewood-based Big Bay Brewing Co. has introduced its newest craft beer, Portside, a porter-style beer.
Korth is new president of Dickten Masch
Nashotah-based manufacturer Dickten Masch Plastics has named Kim Korth president and chief executive officer.
Third quarter GDP grew 3.1%
The U.S. economy grew more quickly than previously stated in the third quarter due to stronger trade, faster health care spending and increased local government construction, the U.S. Commerce Department reported today.
