Manufacturing
Briggs & Stratton acquires Brazilian manufacturer
Milwaukee-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. announced it has acquired Companhia Caetano Branco of Brazil for a total consideration of approximately $57 million in cash.
Joy Global expects challenges in 2013
Milwaukee-based Joy Global Inc. reported fourth quarter income from continuing operations of $212 million, or $1.99 per share, up from $195 million, or $1.83 per share, in the same period a year ago.
Survey: Optimism growing among businesses in Milwaukee and Waukesha
Businesses in Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties are slightly more optimistic about 2013 than they were heading into 2012, according to the First Business Economic Survey released last week by First Business Bank-Milwaukee.
Port trade zone extended
The Port of Milwaukee has extended its foreign trade zone to a wider area of southeastern Wisconsin through an alternative site framework.
Analysts are bullish about the HOG
A recent research report by two stock analysts at BMO Capital Markets Corp. projects a bullish outlook for Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Inc.
Manufacturers could lose some tax benefits
Potential tax changes in 2013 could have a significant impact on manufacturers, particularly when it comes to capital expenditures.
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Johnson Controls to develop batteries at national energy hub
Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc. has landed a piece of a federal contract to develop the next generation of energy storage technology in the Midwest.
EPSI grows with powder coating
Masking and hanging product manufacturer EPSI had its best year ever in 2011, driven by the growing popularity of powder coating. Based in the Racine County community of Franksville, the company expects to surpass that performance in 2012.
Strattec accelerates dividends to avoid additional taxes for shareholders
Milwaukee-based Strattec Security Corp. announced that its board of director is declaring a special cash dividend of 20 cents per common share to be paid on Dec. 31 to shareholders of record as of Dec. 21.
Badger Magnetics to expand Milwaukee plant
Badger Magnetics Inc. is expanding its Milwaukee plant at 7939 W. Tower Ave.
The expansion will add approximately 4,000 square feet to the existing engineering and manufacturing facility.
The expansion will add approximately 4,000 square feet to the existing engineering and manufacturing facility.
