Industries

To witness the burgeoning co-working trend, just pop into a crowded coffee shop. You'll see both young and old hunkered down over laptops or earnestly discussing a project.

Gov. Scott Walker signed the right-to-work bill on March 9 at water meter manufacturer Badger Meter Inc.'s Brown Deer headquarters.

Among the world’s most ethical companies are a handful of companies anchored in southeastern Wisconsin.

Milwaukee-based Douglas Dynamics Inc. reported fourth quarter net income of $13 million, or 58 cents per share, up from $8.4 million, or 38 cents per share, in the fourth quarter of 2013.

Menomonee Falls-based Magnetek Inc. reported a fourth quarter net loss of $33.8 million, compared with net income of $373,000 in the fourth quarter of 2013.

After a near 30-year run at Cudahy-based Patrick Cudahy LLC, Daniel Kapella has been promoted to president of the company.

Menomonee Falls-based ZBB Energy Corp., a developer of energy management systems solutions serving the utility, commercial and industrial building markets, announced the introduction of a breakthrough ZnBr flow battery specifically designed for behind-the-meter energy storage applications in the commercial and industrial building market.

Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Inc. plans to lay off 169 employees at its Kansas City, Mo., plant beginning May 11, according to Kristen Cunningham, corporate reputation and communication manager. The layoffs are anticipated to continue through Sept. 30.

Sussex-based Quad/Graphics Inc. announced that print industry veteran Mark Angelson has rejoined its board of directors, expanding the size of its board from seven to eight directors.

Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc. recently received two awards from General Motors: the 2014 General Motors Supplier of the Year Award and the Overdrive Award.