HARIBO gets a warm welcome from Wisconsin
Just in time for the German candy maker’s 100th anniversary, HARIBO has begun construction on its 130-acre plant in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. Read More
Molson Coors to expand Wisconsin presence, add production line
As part of its January 2020 restructuring, Molson Coors Beverage Company made the decision to consolidate corporate functions of its Milwaukee and Denver offices. Thanks to Wisconsin’s welcoming business climate and long history of food and beverage production excellence, the company ultimately chose to expand its Milwaukee operations and close its Denver office. Read More
Wisconsin’s paper industry attracts major investment from ND Packaging
Wisconsin’s status as the nation’s leader in paper production—and its proximity to suppliers and markets—continue to be a major draw for global corporations. Read More
Industry leadership and market access drive global investments in Wisconsin
Global companies looking to establish or expand their U.S. or North American presence rightly prioritize workforce availability, supply chain strength and customer proximity in their location decisions. Read More
Milwaukee’s global water hub status attracts German automation firm
Beckhoff Automation, an industrial automation implementation firm headquartered in Verl, Germany, has selected Milwaukee’s Global Water Center as the location of its new office, a 3,600-square-foot space scheduled to open July 1. Read More
Milwaukee Tool’s regional impact grows through R&D facility, other expansions
With multiple recent expansions of its presence in Wisconsin, Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. is primed to reach its goal of $5 billion in annual revenue in 2020 and cement its position as a key global player in the power equipment market. In October, it opened a $32 million research and development center on its Brookfield campus and expanded its Mukwonago manufacturing facility. In December, it announced the acquisition of additional office and research space in Menomonee Falls. Read More
Canada’s Matalco Inc. breaks ground on Wisconsin Rapids facility
Matalco Inc. has begun construction on a new state-of-the-art plant in Wisconsin Rapids. The $80 million project is expected to create 80 jobs over the next three years. Read More
ND Paper plans $189 million expansion of plant in central Wisconsin
ND Paper has announced plans to invest $189 million to improve the long-term sustainability, safety and efficiency of its plant in central Wisconsin. WEDC is supporting the project with up to $1.7 million in performance-based tax credits. Read More
Fresenius Kabi plans regional distribution center in southeast Wisconsin
The German company Fresenius Kabi has announced it will establish a 590,000-square-foot regional distribution center in southeast Wisconsin. The $15 million investment in Kenosha County is expected to create 95 jobs over the next four years. Read More
Centro Sperimentale del Latte establishes operations in Racine County
Centro Sperimentale del Latte (CSL) USA Inc., a probiotic company, plans to establish its first operations in the U.S. with a manufacturing facility in Racine County, a multimillion-dollar project expected to create up to 31 jobs over the next four years. Read More