Manufacturing
Earnings dip at Oshkosh Corp.
Oshkosh Corp. reported fiscal fourth quarter net income of $38.0 million, or 41 cents per share, down from $116.6 million, or $1.28 per share, in the same period a year ago.
Residential generator sales propel Generac
Generac Holdings Inc. reported third quarter net income of $37.4 million, or 55 cents per share, up from $23.0 million, or 34 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
Beer sales decline at MillerCoors
SABMiller plc and Molson Coors Brewing Company reported that MillerCoors LLC’s third quarter underlying net income, excluding special items, decreased 14.1 percent to $286.9 million vs. the third quarter of 2010, driven by a weak economy, low consumer spending and commodity inflation.
Super Steel promotes Smith to president
Milwaukee-based Super Steel LLC announced that Dirk Smith has been appointed as president and chief operating officer.
Briggs acquires manufacturer in India
Briggs & Stratton Corp. has acquired Premier Power Equipments and Products Private Ltd. of Tamil Nadu, India, for approximately $3 million in cash, subject to adjustments.
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Magnetek stock gains extension for stock listing
Menomonee Falls-based Magnetek Inc. announced that the New York Stock Exchange has accepted the company's proposed plan for continued listing on the NYSE.
Dana to close Milwaukee facility
Dana Holding Corp., an Ohio-based vehicle parts maker, plans to close its Milwaukee manufacturing facility by early 2013.
Joy Global to switch stock listing to NYSE
Milwaukee-based Joy Global Inc. announced it will switch the listing of its common stock from the NASDAQ Global Select Market to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
Ludman Industries to move from Muskego to Milwaukee
Ludman Industries, a manufacturer of compactors, granulators flaking and shredding mills, announced that it will move its entire operation from Muskego to an 81,000-square-foot building at 4810 N. 124th St. in Milwaukee by the end of the year.
