Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
National Tissue to acquire North Carolina manufacturer
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.
Restructuring helps Harley profits soar
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.
Sensient opens new facility in Brazil
Milwaukee-based Sensient Technologies Corp. announced the opening of its new color and flavor complex in JundiaÃ, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Rockwell first quarter profit up 22 percent
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.
Dutchland Plastics acquires South Carolina company
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.
A.O. Smith continuing operations post big gains
Milwaukee-based A. O. Smith Corp. reported earnings of $111.2 million, or $2.39 per share, from continuing operations for 2011, a 95 percent increase from earnings for those operations in 2010.
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Briggs & Stratton swings to profit but will close some plants
Wauwatosa-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. announced 2012 fiscal second quarter net income of $2.7 million, a major improvement from a $1.25 million loss in the previous fiscal year’s second quarter.
Obama praises Master Lock “insourcing” during State of the Union Address
During his State of the Union address Tuesday night President Barack Obama highlighted Oak Creek-based Master Lock Co. for bringing back 100 jobs from China to its Milwaukee factory.
Odyne ships hybrid trucks
Odyne Systems LLC, a hybrid drive system manufacturer in Waukesha, has made seven hybrid system trucks that are being distributed throughout the state through the Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program.
Professional Power Products makes oil rig module
Professional Power Products, a power generation equipment manufacturer in Darien, has teamed with Caterpillar Inc. to build a custom 250,000-pound diesel generator set enclosure module for an oil rig off the coast of Brazil.
