Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
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.
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.
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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.
Sheboygan manufacturer acquires Sun Prairie firm
Generational Equity, a Dallas-based mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately-held, middle-market businesses, announced the sale of its client, Acry Fab Inc. of Sun Prairie, to The Vollrath Company LLC of Sheboygan.
Briggs & Stratton to offer GE Capital financing
Milwaukee-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. announced a multi-year agreement with GE Capital Retail Bank to provide private label retail financing programs for power equipment and standby generators.
WEDC seeks companies for South Africa trade mission
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC) is seeking Wisconsin companies to participate in a trade mission to South Africa March 6-15.
