Manufacturing
Get the latest news on manufacturing companies, innovation, and economic impact across southeastern Wisconsin.
New York firm acquires IGC Technologies
New York-based Prince Minerals Inc. has acquired IGC Technologies LLC of Milwaukee for an undisclosed amount.
WCTC course demonstrates cost savings
Waukesha County Technical College redesigned its Six Sigma Continuous Quality Improvement Initiative last year, and has helped area manufacturers find more than $2.1 million in cost savings as a result.
New hires and promotions
Kenosha-based Jockey International Inc. has hired Susan Lindquist as senior vice president, human resources. Lindquist holds a bachelor’s in business administration from the University of Illinois. She most recently served as vice president, human resources at Pabst Brewing Company.
Skills gap to be discussed
Milwaukee Area Technical College will host a breakfast meeting, “Addressing the Skills Gap in Manufacturing,” on Tuesday, Sept. 20 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at its Mequon campus, 5555 W. Highland Road.
Johnson Controls to buy out French partner in joint venture
Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc. and Saft, a French firm, have reached an agreement to end their joint venture.
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Quad/Graphics to buy back stock shares
Quad/Graphics Inc. announced that its board of directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $100 million of its outstanding Class A common shares.
Cubs renew pact to serve Old Style at Wrigley
Old Style beer will continue to be sold at Wrigley Field in 2012 and 2013, extending a tradition that dates back to 1950.
Quad/Graphics completes acquisition of Mexican assets
Quad/Graphics Inc. has completed its acquisition of the Mexican assets of Transcontinental Inc. after gaining final approval of all required regulatory authorities, including the Mexican Federal Law on Economic Competition.
Baptista’s to add 200 jobs
Baptista’s Bakery Inc. announced it plans to expand its Franklin plant by 120,000 square feet and add 200 jobs.
