Industries
Walker says right-to-work key factor in attracting businesses
Following the state Senate’s approval of the right-to-work bill on Feb. 25, Gov. Scott Walker told reporters the next day that it is one more tool manufacturers have to make the case to come to Wisconsin.
Harley to directly supply Canadian dealers
Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Inc. has announced it will end its distribution agreement with Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada and begin directly distributing to independent Canadian dealers.
Best practices: Three keys to improved communication in your plant
Every organization has communication problems and disconnects. Oftentimes, the breakdown of strategic execution is not within a single layer of the organization, but between layers. For proper execution, the strategy -- along with any necessary course corrections -- must be well communicated between layers of the organization.
Modine women employees win 3rd STEP Ahead awards
The Manufacturing Institute announced that it will award two women employees from Racine-based Modine Manufacturing Co. at its STEP Awards reception in Washington, D.C., on March 26.
Manufacturers continue to slow, but anticipate economic bounce
Manufacturing activity in southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois continued to grow more slowly in February, according to a new report.
HUSCO, General Plastics win Manufacturer of the Year awards
The 2014 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year awards banquet took place Feb. 26 at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, where HUSCO International Inc. of Waukesha won a Grand Award in the mega category and General Plastics Inc. of Milwaukee took home a Grand Award in the small category.
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Publicly traded banks begin year with strength
Most of the publicly traded banks that are based in or do substantial business in southeastern Wisconsin are kicking...
Beyond Water Street: Schmidt restaurant empire heads south to Oak Creek
Many Milwaukee-area residents have dined or had a drink at one of the numerous restaurants and bars in the...
Koss Corp. recovers from loss
Milwaukee-based headphone manufacturer Koss Corp. today reported fiscal 2015 second quarter net income of $165,586, or 2 cents per share, compared with a loss of $3.5 million, or 47 cents lost per share, in the second quarter of 2014.
Strattec profits up on stronger automotive industry
Milwaukee-based vehicle access control products manufacturer Strattec Security Corp. reported fiscal 2015 second quarter net income of $6.9 million, or $1.58 per share, up from $4.7 million, or $1.09 per share, in the second quarter of 2014.
