Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Ariens has model to bridge Wisconsin’s skills gap
Over the years, I’ve spent considerable time writing and reporting on the manufacturing skills gap. It remains a topic of concern for the industrial sector in Wisconsin as business, education and political leaders continue to work to develop solutions to a problem that stems from manufacturers struggling to fill open jobs while thousands of unemployed workers search for employment but don’t have the necessary skills to make them immediately viable candidates.
GE to provide financing to help Buell build dealer network
Erik Buell Racing LLC in East Troy will receive inventory financing from GE Capital's Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF) to help it build a motorcycle dealer network.
Terry Hansen, president of Ultra Tool & Manufacturing Inc.
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Generac acquires Latin American manufacturer
Waukesha-based Generac Holdings Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of backup power generation products, announced the closing of acquisition of all of the shares of Ottomotores UK Limited and its affiliates, which includes the operations of Ottomotores Mexico and Ottomotores Brazil.
Briggs & Stratton acquires Brazilian manufacturer
Milwaukee-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. today announced it has acquired Companhia Caetano Branco of Brazil for a total consideration of approximately $57 million in cash.
MetalTek acquires Florida fabricator
Waukesha-based MetalTek International has acquired Lakeland, Fla.-based industrial metal fabrication and machining company Specialty Maintenance and Construction Inc.
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U.S. factory orders on the rise
New orders received by U.S. factories rose in October as demand for motor vehicles helped to offset a slump in defense and civilian aircraft orders, a hopeful sign for the manufacturing sector.
Olympic skier to promote Koss headphones
Koss Corp., the Milwaukee-based high fidelity stereophone manufacturer, announced today it has formed a promotional partnership with Olympic downhill skier Julia Mancuso.
McDermott opens new plant in Menomonee Falls
McDermott Cue Mfg. LLC, a leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor of pool cues, announced it has moved to a new plant and showroom in Menomonee Falls at N84 W13660 Leon Road.
Ludman Industries CEO to lead Legatus chapter
Jim Lenahan, chief executive officer of Milwaukee-based Ludman Industries, has been elected as president of the board of directors of the Milwaukee chapter of Legatus, a network of Catholic business executives and their spouses.
