Manufacturing

Harley-Davidson Inc. will celebrate 110 years of motorcycles and riding experiences with an array of global events and activities in 2013.

Kohler Co. has opened the doors to Sandhill, its newest luxury lodging destination.

Manufacturing resources

Racine-based thermal management system and component maker Modine Manufacturing Company has named Thomas F. Marry executive vice president and chief operating officer.

Racine-based Twin Disc Inc. reported fiscal second quarter net income of $5.9 million, or 51 cents per share, up from $4.0 million, or 35 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.

Mike Graverson, president of National Tissue Company LLC in Cudahy, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire the assets and ongoing business operations of Merfin Systems from its parent company, Buckeye Technologies Inc.

With a boost from restructuring, including lower labor costs, Harley-Davidson Inc. reported that its fourth quarter net income soared to $105.7 million, or 24 cents per share, compared with a net loss of $46.8 million, or 18 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.

Milwaukee-based Sensient Technologies Corp. announced the opening of its new color and flavor complex in Jundiaí, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Milwaukee-based Rockwell Automation Inc. reported first quarter net income of $183.3 million, $1.27 per share, up 22 percent from fiscal 2011 first quarter net income of $150.1 million, or $1.04 per share.

Oostburg-based Dutchland Plastics Corp., a plastic products manufacturer, announced that it has acquired Greenville, S.C.-based Continental Southern Industries, a company that specializes in large part blow molding.