Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Chinese conglomerate to acquire parent company of Patrick Cudahy
The board of directors of Smithfield Foods Inc., the parent company of Patrick Cudahy LLC, has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Shuanghui International Holdings Limited, which is China's largest meat processing company for $7.1 billion, including the assumption of Smithfield's net debt.
Mining slowdown clips Joy Global’s sales
Milwaukee-based Joy Global Inc. reported second quarter net income of $181.6 million, or $1.69 per share, down from $213.6 million, or $2.00 per share, in the same period a year ago.
Steelworkers reach tentative agreement with Caterpillar
The United Steelworkers said that negotiators for Local 1343, representing about 800 union workers at the Caterpillar Inc. plant in South Milwaukee, have reached a tentative labor agreement with the company.
Milwaukee manufacturing index slips again
The production rate of Milwaukee-area manufacturers contracted for the second consecutive month in May, according to the latest report by the Institute for Supply Management-Milwaukee.
Manufacturing events
Gaco Western will hold a grand opening on June 12 for its new 85,000-square-foot expansion in Waukesha. The company,...
Hartung to lead workshop
National innovation speaker Adam Hartung will host an innovation workshop for manufacturing executives on Wednesday, June 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Country Springs Hotel, 2810 Golf Road in Pewaukee.
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Second Chance changes name
Second Chance Partners for Education has changed its name to GPS Education Partners: Navigating Student Success. The Butler-based organization offers an immersive manufacturing learning environment for disengaged high school students.
ABC Supply acquires inventory from Michigan firm
Beloit-based building products distributor ABC Supply Co. Inc. has acquired the inventory and select equipment previously owned by JB Supply Company, a distributor of roofing, siding and other exterior building products in Flint, Mich.
Milwaukee manufacturing index slips again
The production rate of Milwaukee-area manufacturers contracted for the second consecutive month in May, according to the latest report by the Institute for Supply Management-Milwaukee.
Modine caps rocky fiscal year
Modine Manufacturing Company, a Racine-based manufacturer of thermal management technology and solutions, today reported a fiscal fourth quarter net loss of $1.6 million, or 4 cents per share, compared with a net profit of $15.8 million, or 33 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
