Manufacturing

Milwaukee-based Badger Meter Inc. reported third quarter net earnings of $6.9 million, or 46 cents per share, down from record net earnings of $9.0 million, or 60 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.

Harley-Davidson Inc.’s remarkable recovery continued in the third quarter, as the Milwaukee-based company’s net income grew to $183.6 million, or 78 cents per share, from $88.8 million, or 38 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.

Milwaukee-based Sensient Technologies Corp. reported record third quarter earnings per share of 64 cents, up from 59 cents in the same period a year ago.

Milwaukee-based Sensient Technologies Corp., a manufacturer of colors, flavors and fragrances, announced it has reached agreement to acquire its joint venture partner’s interest in Sao Paulo, Brazil-based Les Colorants Wackherr do Brasil.

Wauwatosa-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. reported a net loss of $5.2 million during its fiscal first quarter, a 35.7 percent improvement compared with its net loss of $8.1 million during last year’s fiscal first quarter.

Snap-On Inc. is the latest Wisconsin manufacturer to post impressive third quarter results, as manufacturing remains one of the few strong spots in the economy.

TEMPO Milwaukee recognized Harley-Davidson, Inc. Thursday for its resilient leadership that is guiding the company’s transformation for success in a changing world.

A.O. Smith Corp. reported third quarter net earnings of $182.3 million, or $3.91 per share, up from $32.0 million, or 69 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.

Kenosha-based Air Flow Technology, a spraybooth filter manufacturer, has more than doubled the size of its facility.

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