manufacturing Success Stories
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Wisconsin manufacturers have unique stories to tell, from the biggest challenges to the greatest achievements. Learn how WMEP meets manufacturers where they are on their unique paths and guides them to achieve meaningful, measurable results.
A need for expansion leads to increased flow, response times and reduction of non-value-added activities along with a plan for future growth for U.S. Aluminum.
Company Profile: Founded in 1970, US Aluminum is a privately held manufacturer of rain gutter accessories and leaf protection products. The company manufactures hangers, gutter guards, fasteners, outlets, end caps and sealants. US Aluminum employs about 45 people at its plants in…
Two Phase Plant Layout Project Leads to Major Impacts for M-B Companies
COMPANY PROFILE: Switzerland-based Aebi Schmidt Group, a manufacturer of municipal and agriculture machinery, acquired M-B Companies in 2017. M-B Companies is a manufacturer of airport runway maintenance equipment, pavement striping equipment, various size truck, tractor and loader attachment equipment, and replacement brushes. M-B…
Moxness grows business by achieving Aerospace AS9100 certification
COMPANY PROFILE: Since 1950, Moxness has been a valued partner to leading global businesses in the design and manufacturing of custom, high-quality liquid silicone rubber parts. Moxness serves an array of industries including automotive, aerospace, healthcare, industrial, food and beverage,…
Growing Pains from Exponential Growth Leads to a Holistic Approach to Improve Productivity
Wiscon Products’ CEO Torben Christensen and WMEP’s Stephen Smiley COMPANY PROFILE: Founded in 1945, Wiscon Products is a third generation, family-owned machine shop, that provides advanced CNC lathe precision turned parts from bar stock. The company’s expertise is in highly…
Wiscon Products Gains Control of Explosive Sales Growth
A shift in the type of products it manufactured followed by a period of explosive sales growth created a series of challenges for Wiscon Products Inc. The Racine contract manufacturer, which produces complex CNC components for the hydraulic, aerospace, automotive and…
Unlimited Services Focuses on the Critical to Grow Their Business
COMPANY PROFILE: Unlimited Services is a privately held company established in 1982 with headquarters in Oconto, Wisconsin, where it has 225 employees. The company is a manufacturer of custom wire harnesses and control panel assemblies for off-road, emergency, heavy duty…