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Manufacturing is key to global competition
I was recently reminded of the value of manufacturing. A couple weeks ago, I spent some time in Mexico,...
MillerCoors reduces water usage
MillerCoors is using less water to brew its beers, according to the 2013 MillerCoors Sustainability Report released today.
ProHealth breaks ground in Pewaukee
ProHealth Care announced today that it will break ground for its new state-of-the-art cancer center on Sept. 17.
Rexnord acquires Australian Zurn distributor
Milwaukee-based Rexnord today announced it has acquired the assets of LWG Specialised Plumbing Products (LWG) from Hills Holdings Limited.
U.S. manufacturing grew in August
Economic activity in the U.S. manufacturing sector expanded in August for the third consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 51st consecutive month, according to the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
BizTimes cover story: Milwaukee opens The Global Water Center
The Milwaukee Water Council will open The Global Water Center next week.
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Mining slump takes toll on Joy Global
With the global demand for mining continuing to decline and its stock trading near its 52-week low, the board of directors of Milwaukee-based Joy Global Inc. has authorized the company to repurchase up to $1.0 billion in shares of common stock over the next 36 months.
Fiserv launches new tablet banking app
Brookfield-based Fiserv Inc. a global provider of financial services technology solutions, has announced the launch of Mobiliti: Tablet, a turnkey mobile banking application for tablet users.
Actuant completes acquisition of Scottish company
Menomonee Falls-based Actuant Corp. announced the completion of its acquisition of Viking SeaTech of Aberdeen, Scotland.
Economy grew at a faster pace in 2nd quarter
The U.S. economy expanded at a faster pace than previously estimated in the second quarter as exports and business investment were revised upward, pushing the revised gross domestic product up 2.5 percent from the initial estimate of 1.7 percent.