Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Sales in China fuel growth for A.O. Smith
Milwaukee-based water technology company A.O. Smith Corp. today reported record sales of $1.94 billion for 2012, up 13.4 percent from $1.71 billion in 2011.
Twin Disc second quarter profit down 41.5%
Lower demand from customers in the pressure pumping sector of the North American oil and gas industries put a dent in the second quarter profits for Racine-based Twin Disc Inc.
Illinois firm acquires Vector Technologies
Milwaukee-based Vector Technologies Inc. has been acquired by Holden Industries Inc. of Deerfield, Ill.
Generation Growth acquires Mica Tool & Manufacturing
Generation Growth Capital Fund I, LP, a Milwaukee-based private equity fund, has acquired Mica Tool & Manufacturing Inc. of Mukwonago.
Jacsten acquires Illinois packaging company
Milwaukee private investment firm Jacsten Holdings LLC has acquired Lake Villa, Ill.-based Vonco Products Inc.
Walmart to sell lawn mowers with Briggs engines
Briggs & Stratton Corp. announced that three Snapper walk mower models fearing Briggs engines will be sold at Walmart beginning this month.
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Illinois firm acquires Vector Technologies
Milwaukee-based Vector Technologies Inc. has been acquired by Holden Industries Inc. of Deerfield, Ill.
Generation Growth acquires Mica Tool & Manufacturing
Generation Growth Capital Fund I, LP, a Milwaukee-based private equity fund, has acquired Mica Tool & Manufacturing Inc. of Mukwonago.
Super Steel launches new industrial painting division
Milwaukee-based Super Steel LLC is launching a contract painting division called SS Coaters.
European slowdown takes toll on Johnson Controls
Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc. reported first fiscal quarter net income of $354 million, or 52 cents per share, down from $424 million, or 62 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
