Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
U.S. automotive sales continue to skyrocket
The “Big Three” American automakers today reported double-digit sales increases of U.S. sales for August.
Manufacturing is key to global competition
I was recently reminded of the value of manufacturing. A couple weeks ago, I spent some time in Mexico,...
Rexnord acquires Australian Zurn distributor
Milwaukee-based Rexnord today announced it has acquired the assets of LWG Specialised Plumbing Products (LWG) from Hills Holdings Limited.
U.S. manufacturing grew in August
Economic activity in the U.S. manufacturing sector expanded in August for the third consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 51st consecutive month, according to the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Fiberesin gets environmental validation
Oconomowoc-based Fiberesin Industries Inc. is equipped to supply architects, general contractors and commercial furniture companies with environmentally friendly building and furniture components, following certification from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) in March.
‘Trust nothing, verify everything’
I recently read the story of an Australian who came to China in late 2006 to find a company or companies to process wood flooring products for his market in Japan.
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Superior keeps it in the family
Superior Die Set Corp. makes the tools used in manufacturing across a range of industries. Though much of its work is custom, the Oak Creek company manages a tight turnaround of just four to six working days lead time on made to order products.
BizTimes invites employers to attend Health Care Reform Forum
Employers and human resource managers throughout southeastern Wisconsin are invited to attend the BizTimes Media Health Care Reform Breakfast Forum, which will take place on the morning of Friday, Sept. 13, at the new Milwaukee Marriott Downtown.
MIAD and Marquette to collaborate on curriculum for industrial design
The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) and the Marquette University College of Engineering are pursuing a collaborative curriculum model that will excel in educating design and engineering students to meet the multidisciplinary challenges of the global marketplace.
‘The Butler’ actor dons Allen Edmonds shoes
Liev Schreiber, who plays former President Lyndon B. Johnson in the new movie “Lee Daniels' The Butler,” dons a pair of Allen Edmonds shoes in at least one scene.
