Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Magnetek rejects acquisition offer
Menomonee Falls-based Magnetek Inc. said that it recently rejected an unsolicited offer by New York-based investment firm Blott Asset Management LLC and Talanta Investment Group LLC to purchase the company.
Immigration agency closes case against Palermo
Milwaukee-based Palermo Villa Inc. announced that the U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has closed its case on the company after verifying it had followed all applicable employment law.
Harley unveils more headliners for festival
Harley-Davidson Inc. has unveiled its list of musical acts that will perform along the Milwaukee Lakefront at the company's 110th Anniversary Celebration, which will take place Thursday, Aug. 29, through Sunday, Sept. 1.
iMet Center to host Gov. Walker
The SC Johnson integrated Manufacturing & Engineering Technology Center at Gateway Technical College in Sturtevant will host Gov. Scott Walker on Thursday, April 11 at 11:30 a.m.
Declining demand leads to more Caterpillar layoffs
Peoria, Ill-based Caterpillar Inc. announced Friday it will lay off more than 460 supplemental employees from its plant in Decatur, Ill.
Briess acquires Wyoming plants
Chilton, Wis.-based Briess Malt & Ingredients Co announced it has acquired a barley storage and processing facility in Ralston, Wyo., and a seed plant in Powell, Wyo., from Riverland Ag Corp.
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Loan closed for redevelopment of former Eaton office tower
The Northwest Side Community Development Corporation said that it has closed on a $628,750 loan to Jonco Industries, which plans to redevelop the former Eaton Corp. building at 4201 N. 27th St. in Milwaukee.
Packaging manufacturer to move Illinois operations to Pleasant Prairie
L&M Corrugated Container Corp. plans to move its Zion, Ill. operations to a 99,838-square-foot building that it plans to purchase in Pleasant Prairie.
Northern Gear to move from Franklin to Muskego
Northern Gear LLC, a manufacturer of machined parts, plans to move from Franklin to a 98,000-square-foot facility that it plans to build along Moorland Road in Muskego.
Union: Timing of Caterpillar layoffs suspicious
Peoria, Ill.-based Caterpillar Inc. announced Thursday it is planning to lay off 250 to 300 employees in South Milwaukee by June.
