Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
OSHA cites Cudahy plant for violations
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Joy-Mark Inc. for six health violations, including two repeat citations, for exposing workers to airborne refractory ceramic fiber at the mold manufacturing facility in Cudahy.
HellermannTyton unveils new location
HellermannTyton held a grand opening event for its new location on Saturday, offering employees and their families refreshments, plant tours and activities.
Spicy Milwaukee
Several spice, seasoning and flavor manufacturers and distributors are located in the Milwaukee area.
Spice City
Over the years, Milwaukee has been called the brewing capital of the world, the toolbox of the world and most recently, the freshwater capital of the world.
Tea leaves and fashion
My great-great-grandmother was a great believer in reading tea leaves. Her son-in-law, my great-grandfather, was not.
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Making cheeseheads is an exact science
When Ralph Bruno was reupholstering his mother's couch one day in 1987, he got an idea.
Adam Brown, president of Sign Effectz Inc.
What's new at your company?
"New at Sign Effectz is the implementation and kickoff of our service and maintenance program – SignRepair.org. SignRepair.org addresses the most important thing to our customers and what they value most…time. It's designed to make ordering service or repairs as simple as possible. SignRepair.org allows customers to go online and order repairs and service calls for their signage and lighting with just a few clicks. Features include auto search for their business, confirmation of scheduled appointments, 48-hour response time, 90-day warranty and many others."
Cat announces layoffs as labor talks begin
Peoria, Ill.-based Caterpillar Inc. recently began labor negotiations with United Steelworkers Local 1343, which represents 803 workers at the company's South Milwaukee plant.
Briggs launches new fuel treatment compound
Engine experts at Milwaukee-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. have developed a super-concentrated fuel treatment and stabilizer that treats more fuel and protects engines from the impact of ethanol-blended fuels for up to three years.
