Manufacturing

Some area technical colleges that host CNC boot camps have seen increased demand from both employers and students, so they have added additional courses.

Milwaukee-based Strattec Security Corp. reported third quarter net income of $2.7 million, or 78 cents per share, up from $1.3 million, or 39 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.

Koss Corp., the Milwaukee-based high-fidelity headphone company, reported fiscal first quarter net income of $366,153, or 5 cents per share, up from $280,597, or 4 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.

Kenosha-based Jockey International Inc. announced the appointment of Byron Norfleet as president and chief operating officer.

Racine-based Twin Disc Inc. today reported fiscal first quarter net earnings of $1.3 million, or 11 cents per share down from record earnings of $9.6 million, or 83 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.

Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Inc. today reported third quarter net income of $134.0 million, or 59 cents per share, down from $183.6 million, or 78 cents per share, as the company restructured its production process at its largest plant in York, Pa.

Despite posting a record third quarter with a 49-percent increase in earnings, Caterpillar Inc. lowered its outlook for 2013.

Despite posting a record third quarter today with a 49-percent increase in earnings, Caterpillar Inc. lowered its outlook for 2013.

Wauwatosa-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. is advising owners of outdoor power equipment be aware of a new fuel with a higher level of ethanol that could harm small engines.

Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc. has entered into an agreement to purchase the automotive business assets of A123 Systems Inc., a Waltham, Mass., company that filed for bankruptcy protection.