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Gene Mallinger, chief executive officer of roof edge and ventilation system manufacturer Metal-Era Inc. in Waukesha, says the customer should be the top priority for every employee in the company.
Developer shifts focus for Pritzlaff Building redevelopment
Six years ago, developer Kendall Breunig began work on a massive redevelopment project, an effort to revitalize a 260,000-square-foot mostly vacant and underutilized complex of six connected buildings built between 1875 and 1910 near downtown Milwaukee.
Gateway opens iMET Center expansion
Gateway Technical College hosted a grand opening last week for its expanded SC Johnson integrated Manufacturing and Engineering Technology Center.
Lutz writes Signicast history
Terry Lutz, former owner and president of Signicast, has written an autobiography and history of the Hartford-based investment casting company.
‘WalkerCare’ draws mixed reviews
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to reject additional federal Medicaid funding for the state’s BadgerCare program is drawing mixed reviews, mostly divided along party lines.
Johnson Outdoors to unveil strategic plan
Johnson Outdoors Inc. will conduct its annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, Feb. 28, beginning at 10 a.m. at the company's global headquarters, 555 Main St. in Racine.
Why G.E. is betting on manufacturing
America can turn a slow recovery into a strong comeback, one that grows our economy and firmly reestablishes our country as a powerhouse of ideas and production. One of the keys — and what will determine the winners and losers of an exciting new era — is our willingness and ability to lead the next “big waves” of productivity.
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Generac generates higher sales
Waukesha-based Generac Holdings Inc. continues to grow and reported a 28 percent increase in fourth quarter net sales to $342 million. For all of 2012 net sales were $1.176 billion, up 48.5 percent compared to 2011.
MillerCoors profits dip in fourth quarter, but up for 2012
SABMiller plc and Molson Coors Brewing Company reported that Chicago-based MillerCoors LLC posted an 18.6 percent increase in net income to $1.19 billion in 2012. Underlying net income for the year was up 9.5 percent.
Rexnord board may ponder sale of company
Milwaukee-based Rexnord Corp. announced that its board of directors has initiated a review of its strategic alternatives that could include the sale of the company.
Menasha Packaging expands with capital investment
Menasha Packaging Company LLC's Folding Carton Group is expanding its capabilities with a $6 million capital investment that will enable it to be more flexible and responsive when supporting the brand merchandising objectives of its customers.
