Manufacturing

W-O-W Workforce Development Inc. plans to train more than 550 new manufacturing hires on the job with a $4.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.

“In the last decade, the number of workers in the U.S. age 55+ has grown almost 12 million, up...

The workforce today is becoming more and more mobile. Traditional office employees are doing more work from mobile computers and tablets and companies with field employees are finding ways to streamline processes and become more efficient.

Harvey Shovers, president of MSI Data in Mequon has developed a way for any company to efficiently mobilize their in-the-field workforce with back office operations and scheduling.

Manufacturing resources

Racine-based thermal management system and component maker Modine Manufacturing Company has named Thomas F. Marry executive vice president and chief operating officer.

Racine-based Twin Disc Inc. reported fiscal second quarter net income of $5.9 million, or 51 cents per share, up from $4.0 million, or 35 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.

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.

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.

Milwaukee-based Sensient Technologies Corp. announced the opening of its new color and flavor complex in Jundiaí, Sao Paulo, Brazil.