Wisconsin Exports Up 6% in 2017

Wisconsin businesses exported $22.3 billion in goods and services to 202 countries in 2017, a 6.1 percent increase over 2016, Governor Scott Walker recently announced.

“Not only is Wisconsin becoming more attractive to global companies seeking to expand or establish operations in the U.S., but existing state…

Nearly 15,000 Jobs Coming to Milwaukee

Nineteen companies in the seven-county metropolitan Milwaukee area are expected to create nearly 15,000 jobs after signing agreements with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) in 2017 to expand their operations or build new facilities in the region.

The companies include the Foxconn Technology Group, which plans to…

Kratos Opens Oklahoma Design and Production Facilities

The Unmanned Systems Division of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a leading national security solutions provider, is opening administrative and engineering offices and production facilities in Oklahoma City to accommodate expected increased demand for high performance, jet powered unmanned aerial tactical and target drone systems.

Kratos is initially occupying…

FOMAS, Inc. Growing Existing York County Operations

FOMAS, Inc., a custom manufacturer of seamless rolled rings, is expanding its existing manufacturing operations in York County, South Carolina. The $2.5 million investment is expected to create more than 10 new jobs in the coming years.

“We are proud to see that our business development actions have brought…

Faurecia to Build $60 Million Manufacturing Facility in Kansas City

The Kansas City Area Development Council recently announced that Faurecia, a leading automotive technology company, will build a new $60 million, 250,000-square-foot interiors production facility in Blue Springs, Missouri, part of the Kansas City area. The company, a global leader in developing automotive seating, interior systems and…