Industries
MCTS drivers threaten strike
Milwaukee County and leaders of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998, which represents Milwaukee County Transit System employees, are in meetings today in attempts to avoid a strike Wednesday.
Knutson elected CFO of Twin Disc
Racine-based Twin Disc Inc.’s board of directors has elected Jeffrey Knutson as chief financial officer and treasurer.
Wisconsin Energy completes acquisition of Integrys
Milwaukee-based Wisconsin Energy Corp. Monday completed its $9.1 billion acquisition of Integrys Energy Group.
Artisan Partners adds Developing World Fund
Milwaukee-based Artisan Partners has added another fund, the Artisan Developing World Fund.
Greek meltdown likely won’t hurt U.S. economy
Greece’s expected default today on its International Monetary Fund loan payments and the resulting meltdown of its financial system and economy are dire, but they probably won’t have a huge negative impact on the U.S. economy, analysts say.
Mayfair adds kate spade store
Wauwatosa’s Mayfair Mall has announced it will add a kate spade new york store, the first full price store the popular retailer will open in Wisconsin.
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Made in Milwaukee: General Plastics to nearly double space, add 15 employees in expansion
When General Plastics Inc. president Robert Porsche bought the Glendale-based company in 1987, it had eight full-time employees, two customers and an 11,000-square-foot facility.
Best Practices: How to finance heavy equipment for U.S. manufacturing operations
Onshoring has become a major trend in the United States. U.S.-based companies are increasingly pulling their overseas manufacturing efforts and setting up shop in the States. In fact, since 2010, more than 200 companies, most of which are U.S.-based, have brought back production that had been sent out of the country. In addition, foreign companies are increasingly bringing their manufacturing jobs to the United States. According to the Organization for International Investment (OFII), foreign investment in U.S. manufacturing totaled $493 billion from 2007 through 2012, as opposed to a total of $270 billion the previous six years.
Wisconsin Energy completes acquisition of Integrys
Milwaukee-based Wisconsin Energy Corp. today completed its $9.1 billion acquisition of Integrys Energy Group.
Patrick Cudahy to bring bacon eating contest, giveaways to Summerfest
Patrick Cudahy, a Wisconsin-based brand of Smithfield Foods, is beefing up its support of Summerfest with a new partnership that will introduce a bacon eating contest to the 11-day music festival.
