Manufacturing

Johnson Controls announced today it plans to eliminate lead-processing operations from its facility in Kangqiao battery plant in response to the Shanghai Municipal government's efforts to end lead manufacturing in the area.

Actuant Corp. today announced that it expects to report a non-cash pre-tax asset impairment charge of approximately $60 million in its fourth quarter operating results.

QuadWinkowski, one of Central Europe’s largest commercial printers and a subsidiary of Sussex-based based printer Quad/Graphics Inc., announced today that it has rebranded itself to Quad/Graphics.

Richard Ryan, president and chief executive officer of Dorner Mfg. Corp. in Hartland, died in a motorcycle accident on Saturday, Sept. 8, while traveling in the western United States.

GE introduced a $3.1 million innovative engineering center at GE's Waukesha gas engines facility to the public, Waukesha-area economic development leaders and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker with a ribbon cutting and tour of the facility last week.

Bevco Engineering Company Inc. in Sussex is investing more than $680,000 to add equipment to its facility and create up to 21 new jobs.

Allied Plastics Inc. will be saluted as 2012 Business of the Year by the Kenosha Area Business Alliance (KABA) and the Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce.

Mukwanago-based level and tool manufacturer Empire Level Mfg. Corp. is growing as construction picks up for its customers.

The employees at RK Rubber in Milwaukee are craftsmen, using their experience and knowledge of rubber products to experiment until they find a solution for customers.

The second Dala Te International Horse Culture Festival was held in August. Why mention it? In a way, it symbolizes a new trend in China. As the world turns, governments change and China's economy slows to sub-8-percent growth, its new cities and middle class are seeking distinctions and entertainment.