Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Symposium to feature business innovation experts
A daylong symposium to celebrate and nurture innovation in Milwaukee will be presented by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC), the Greater Milwaukee Committee (GMC) and the Harvard Business School Club of Wisconsin.
U.S. automobile sales soared in December
The Big Three U.S. automakers reported their best December sales since before the Great Recession hit in 2008.
Bradley Corp. acquires Michigan firm
Menomonee Falls-based Bradley Corp. announced it has purchased the assets of Keltech Inc. of Delton, Mich., and will operate the company as a wholly-owned subsidiary.
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.
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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."
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.
