Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
Fisher-Barton Group acquires Irish company
The Fisher-Barton Group of Waukesha has acquired Lund Precision Products Ltd., Ireland, from Lund Precision Group.
Labor Dept. announces $2 million grant for laid-off Wisconsin workers
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a $2,055,188 grant to assist about 755 workers affected by the closure of four companies in Wisconsin's manufacturing sector: Joerns Healthcare Inc. of Stevens Point, SNE Enterprises Inc. of Mosinee, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. of Two Rivers, and Wausau Paper Printing and Writing LLC of Brokaw.
Lakefront Brewery wins International Commercial Beer Competition awards
Milwaukee-based Lakefront Brewery Inc. was awarded seven medals at the Los Angeles International Commercial Beer Competition.
Super Steel hosting job fair
Milwaukee metal fabrication contract manufacturer Super Steel LLC will host a job fair on Saturday, July 14, from 8 a.m. to noon.
Jagdfeld named Entrepreneur of the Year
London-based professional services firm Ernst & Young LLP has named Aaron Jagdfeld as winner of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2012 Award for the manufacturing category in the Upper Midwest.
ZBB Energy Corp. completes stock offering
Menomonee Falls-based ZBB Energy Corp., a leading developer of intelligent, renewable energy power platforms, said it has completed its previously announced underwritten public offering of 31.6 million shares of its common stock at a price to the public of 38 cents per share.
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CEO says Actuant’s acquisition pipeline is ‘robust’
Menomonee Falls-based Actuant Corp. today reported fiscal third quarter net earnings of $34.4 million, or 45 cents per share, down from $36.4 million, or 49 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
BizTimes Manufacturing Weekly: APC partners with National Food Lab
American Pasteurization Company, a Milwaukee food toll processor, has partnered with Livermore, Calif.-based The National Food Lab, a food and beverage consulting and testing company, to expand its capabilities.
National Tissue announces promotions
Julie Graverson has been promoted to general manager-Wisconsin converting at National Tissue Company LLC in Cudahy.
Sayles is new president of Jor-Mac
The Jor-Mac Company, a Lomira-based metal fabricator, has appointed Kelly Sayles as president.