Manufacturing

The Institute for Supply Management-Milwaukee’s monthly Report on Business showed continued growth for Milwaukee manufacturers in December.

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Executives representing a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, will share insights about the year ahead in business at the 11th annual Northern Trust Economic Trends Breakfast to be presented by BizTimes Media on Friday, Jan. 20.

Wixon Inc., a spice and flavoring manufacturer located in St. Francis, recently donated $15,000 in proceeds from its annual golf tournament to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin.

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The positive economic impact of opening Wisconsin’s iron range to mining would be felt in a substantial way in Milwaukee, according to testimony before the state Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economy and Small Business by Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) president Tim Sheehy.

Milwaukee-based Joy Global Inc. today reported fourth quarter net income of $172.3 million, or $1.61 per share, up from $146.3 million, or $1.39 per share, in the same period a year ago.

Jason Finishing Group, a subsidiary of Milwaukee-based seating, acoustics, components and finishing manufacturer Jason Inc., has installed robotic cell laboratories at its Burgwald, Germany and Richmond, Indiana locations to test the lifespan of its products and product design modifications.

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The South Suburban Chamber announced that John Disharoon, vice president of industry relations and sustainable development for Caterpillar Global Mining, will be the guest speaker at the chamber’s annual awards dinner on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, at the Clarion Hotel in Milwaukee.