Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Koss unveils special earphones for women
Milwaukee-based Koss Corp. has launched the Koss Fit Series, a new product line of earphones designed for women, by women.
Made in Milwaukee: Stella & Chewy’s fills natural pet food niche
When Marie Moody rescued her dog Chewy from an animal shelter in California, he was very sick. A holistic vet in Los Angeles told her to try feeding him a raw food diet.
Caterpillar negotiations stalled
Negotiations between Caterpillar Inc. and United Steelworkers Local 1343 have stalled in South Milwaukee.
Penzeys to buy former Northridge Mall
Wauwatosa-based Penzeys Spices plans to buy the former Northridge Mall on the far northwest side of Milwaukee. The deal should be completed in a couple of days.
Wisconsin companies listed in Fortune 500
Ten Wisconsin companies took spots on the Fortune 500 listing released Monday.
State awards exporters
The Governor's Export Achievement Awards were announced Tuesday at the Wisconsin International Trade Conference at the Italian Community Center in Milwaukee.
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Mining slowdown takes toll on Magnetek
Menomonee Falls-based Magnetek Inc. today reported first quarter net income of $472,00, or 14 cents per share, down from $6.9 million, or $2.14 per share, in the same period a year ago.
RockTenn to close Milwaukee plant
Norcross, Ga.-based Rock-Tenn Company will close its facility at 2800 W. Custer Ave. in Milwaukee by July 5 and lay off about 69 workers there.
Milwaukee manufacturing sector contracts
The Milwaukee-area manufacturing industry contracted in April, according to a monthly report from the Institute for Supply Management-Milwaukee.
BuySeasons lays off dozens of employees
New Berlin-based BuySeasons Inc., an online retailer and supplier of costumes, accessories and party supplies, issued layoff notices last week to between 90 and 100 employees, according to sources.
