When the construction industry experienced an extended period of softness stemming from the overall downturn in the U.S. economy, The Wagner Companies began taking a serious look at boosting its exporting activity. The company faced “downward pressure in the domestic market,” […]
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TLX Technologies: Moving Fast to Capture Market Share
- Business Outcome: Certification and Compliance
- May 06, 2013
- Author: WMEP
TLX Technologies, LLC got its start in 1996 out of the dining room of the house of Neil Karolek, the company’s president and founder. Nearly 17 years later, the Pewaukee manufacturer of customized electro-mechanical solenoid products has grown to have […]
Rock Energy Systems Heats Up The Market
- Business Outcome: Cost and Efficiency
- December 10, 2012
- Author: WMEP
After Rock Energy Systems, formerly Lanair Holdings LLC, purchased its largest competitor, it decided to move the manufacturing operations of the newly acquired business to Wisconsin from Pennsylvania. With no experience in relocating a business, Rock Energy Systems turned to […]
J&R Machine China-Proofs its Business
- Business Outcome: Cost and Efficiency
- November 05, 2012
- Author: WMEP
Intense competition from manufacturers in China nearly drove J&R Machine Inc. out of business, but company ownership and management realized in the nick of time that somewhat drastic changes needed to be made in order to save the company. Founded […]
Prolitec Knows the Sweet Smell of Success in Exporting
- Business Outcome: Growth
- September 10, 2012
- Author: WMEP
Prolitec Inc. has found the sweet smell of international success through the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership’s ExporTech™ program. Milwaukee-based Prolitec applies and develops airborne technology for infection control, odor cancellation and makes use of scent for positive or emotional experiences. […]
Gordon Aluminum Industries Success
- Business Outcome: Cost and Efficiency
- July 17, 2012
- Author: WMEP
Located in Schofield, Gordon Aluminum Industries, Inc. is one of the leading employers in Marathon County with 140 employees. The company is a full service aluminum extruder offering anodizing, powder coating, and fabrication services. Industries served by Gordon Aluminum include […]
KCS International Saves Big with Zoned Heating
- Business Outcome: Cost and Efficiency
- June 23, 2011
- Author: WMEP
The Company KCS International, Inc. a major employer in Oconto County, builds yachts from 30 to 56 feet under the brand names of Cruisers Yachts and Rampage. When Bruce Allen, director of operations for KCS, heard about the Profitable Sustainability […]
Klondike packs savings into its operations
- Business Outcome: Cost and Efficiency
- June 23, 2011
- Author: WMEP
The Company Klondike Cheese has been producing award-winning cheese at the same location in Monroe since the late 1800’s. The family-owned company employs 80 people and is a major area employer. The Buholzer family is focused on sustainability for financial […]
AFW Reaps Big Savings and Environmental Benefits
- Business Outcome: Cost and Efficiency
- June 23, 2011
- Author: WMEP
The Company AFW Foundry, Inc. will not be trucking 1,920 tons of sand per year to the landfill as a result of its participation in the Wisconsin Profitable Sustainability Initiative (PSI). In addition, the company has achieved significant savings in […]
Ball Corporation Makes a Cost-Savings Change
- Business Outcome: Cost and Efficiency
- June 23, 2011
- Author: WMEP
The Company Ball Corporation’s facility in DeForest manufactures metal cans in various sizes for Midwestern fruit and vegetable packers. This facility was the original site of the Oconomowoc Canning Company and today employs approximately 100 people. Ball Corporation has a […]
