Industries
Midwest Economy Index declines
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Midwest Economy Index declined in July to -0.10, down from +0.22 in June. This is the first time in nine months the index, which indicates Midwest growth, has dipped to below average.
Aurora Health Care forms partnership with Tennessee company
Milwaukee-based Aurora Health Care and IASIS Healthcare of Franklin, Tenn., today announced a wide ranging partnership which includes the formation of a development joint venture, Aurora IASIS Health Partners, to pursue healthcare acquisitions, new construction, management of facilities and development of clinical services with an initial focus on new and existing markets in Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
Johnson Controls signs pact to provide batteries for hybrids
Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc. has signed an agreement to provide advanced Lithium-Ion battery packs for hybrid vehicles to Boston-based XL Hybrids Inc., developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed for commercial fleet use.
Harley convenes dealer meeting in Milwaukee
For the first time in a decade, Harley-Davidson Motor Company brought its annual dealer meeting to Milwaukee this week, playing host to 4,500 dealers and staff from more than 60 countries for the four-day private event.
Kenosha envelope plant to close
Cenveo EPG Kenosha filed notice with the state that it will close its plant in Kenosha and eliminate 103 jobs.
Hartland manufacturer to move to new facility in Pabst Farms
Hartland-based Lake Country Manufacturing plans to move build an 81,295-square-foot plant at 950 Blue Ribbon Circle North in the Pabst Farms development in Oconomowoc. The company plans to complete the project in time to move to Oconomowoc in the first quarter of 2014, relocating from its current location at 510 Cardinal Lane in Hartland.
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Spectrum Brands to expand hearing aid battery production
Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc., which is moving its headquarters from Madison to nearby Middleton, announced today its Rayovac global battery division will make another multi-million dollar investment over the next year in research and development in its manufacturing plants to meet growing demand for its hearing aid batteries.
Oshkosh Corp. lands military prototype contract
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corp. a contract for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program's Engineering, Manufacturing and Development (EMD) phase.
Koss hopeful new headphones will revive sales
Koss Corp. reported fiscal fourth quarter net income of $931,891, or 13 cents per share, down from $1.8 million, or 24 cents per share, a year ago.
Harley introduces 2013 models
Milwaukee motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson has released its 2013 line of models.
