Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
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.
Production up in December
U.S. factory production rose in December for the second straight month, buoyed by more output of autos, electronics and business equipment.
Manufacturing leaders still cautious
Manufacturing companies have a lot of cash on their balance sheets, but they will continue to spend it conservatively in 2013, according to Peter Gottsacker, president of St. Francis-based Wixon Inc.
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Manufacturers shine on stock market
Just as manufacturing proved to be a strong component of south eastern Wisconsin's economic recovery in 2012, the stock shares of several manufacturers were among the brightest local performers in the past year.
Midwest Stairs has hand in big projects
Milwaukee-based Midwest Stairs and Iron Inc. only had a couple of jobs under its belt before the Great Recession hit. But that adversity has helped the company learn to roll with the punches.
Super Steel launches new industrial painting division
Milwaukee-based Super Steel LLC is launching a contract painting division called SS Coaters.
Milwaukee Tool will expand in Brookfield
Milwaukee Tool Corp. is expanding its research and development center in Brookfield with a $6 million investment and a commitment to create 128 new jobs.
