Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Walker to launch trade mission to China
Gov. Scott Walker announced he will lead a trade mission to China in April to build trade ties between Wisconsin firms and Chinese businesses and investors.
Sector saw growth in December
Robust hiring in manufacturing and construction fueled national job gains in December, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Patina helps fill manufacturing jobs
When Pewaukee computing solution manufacturer Dedicated Computing needed an interim CFO, they turned to Patina Solutions.
Close the doors before the horses leave the barn
A BizTimes reader has asked me to comment on a recent news story about U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) action to get copies of the audit paperwork on nine U.S.-listed Chinese companies suspected of wrongdoing.
J.W. Winco expands to new markets
New Berlin-based J.W. Winco Inc. manufactures and/or distributes more than 50,000 different products for an international customer base, and it continues to expand its reach.
Teresa Schell, president and owner of Strategic Marketing Partners
What was the smartest thing your company did in the past year?
"We rebranded our image. In the first five years of the business, all of the focus and attention was on rebranding and nurturing our clients' brand identities and we soon found the SMP image neglected and in need of a refresh. Now we have a revitalized brand with a consistent message across our media channels."
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Johnson Controls projects growth
Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc., a global diversified company in the building and automotive industries, expects to post higher sales and earnings in fiscal 2013, despite a challenging economic environment.
U.S. automobile sales soared in December
The Big Three U.S. automakers today reported their best December sales since before the Great Recession hit in 2008.
Menasha Packaging acquires New Jersey firm
Neenah-based Menasha Packaging Company has acquired Rand Diversified of Edison, N.J.
Brady Corp. acquires California firm
Milwaukee-based Brady Corp. has acquired Precision Dynamics Corp. (PDC) from Water Street Healthcare Partners, a strategic private equity firm focused exclusively on the health care industry, in a cash transaction for $300 million.
