Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc., a global diversified company in the building and automotive industries, announced today it expects to post higher sales and earnings in fiscal 2013, despite a challenging economic environment.

Menomonee Falls-based Actuant Corp. today announced fiscal first quarter net earnings of $36.3 million, or 49 cents per share, down slightly from $37.2 million, or 50 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.

Menomonee Falls-based Magnetek Inc. today announced it expects to report a non-cash pre-tax asset impairment charge of approximately $1 million in its fourth quarter operating results.

New Berlin-based IEWC is acquiring Delco Wire and Cable of Toronto, Ontario, by way of an asset purchase agreement.

Drexel Town Square developers are negotiating with Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer Meijer Inc. to open a 192,000-square-foot store that would anchor Oak Creek's new downtown development, according to numerous sources.

This year’s Red Kettle Campaign has begun, the annual Christmas fundraiser that helps The Salvation Army collect money to meet human needs in local communities across the country. Each year’s campaign brings heightened media attention to The Salvation Army, particularly regarding its beliefs and practices.

Mayville Engineering Company Inc. announced it has acquired Center Manufacturing Inc. a Byron Center, Mich.-based manufacturer of metal products for the commercial vehicle, powersports, agriculture, construction, automotive and military industries, through a private stock purchase.

Banks and credit unions that actively market their mobile banking services have experienced adoption rates twice as high as financial institutions that do not promote the service, according to a new statistical analysis by Brookfield-based Fiserv Inc.

Marcus Theatres, a division of The Marcus Corp. in Milwaukee, announced it has signed an agreement to purchase MESCOP Inc., a film buying and booking business located in Sussex.

Milwaukee-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. announced it has acquired Companhia Caetano Branco of Brazil for a total consideration of approximately $57 million in cash.

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation COO Ryan Murray encouraged local entrepreneurs to support the early stage capital program being proposed in the state legislature at a meeting of the Wisconsin Innovation Network-Milwaukee last week.