Insight on Manufacturing

January 2019

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w w w.in s i g h t o n m f g . c o m Januar y 2019 • /INSIGHT ON MANUFACTURING | 31 first phase, a 70-acre parcel on the south side of the site that was acquired by Ariens Co. in October. Ariens plans to renovate the Farm Implement Building (also known as Plant 3) into a new research and development facility for the company. The research and development facility will support Ariens' operations, engineering and supply chain operations. The City of Brillion is supporting the renovation of Plant 3 with the construction of a new roadway and bridge crossing, and the remaining structures on the site will be demolished. The first phase has a $10 million budget. Work is now underway and is expected to be completed by the end of 2020. Officials expect phase one to be a catalyst for the second phase of the project, which is expected to consist of housing, commercial and retail development, as well as green space and a trail network along Spring and Mills creeks. EVENT|NEWS MANUFACTURING MATTERS TO FOCUS ON 'MAKING IT HAPPEN' "Make it Happen" is the theme for Manufacturing Matters 2019, set for Feb. 21 at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee Atrium. With manufacturers' confidence running high and a strong economy, the conference will examine how the current climate "favors the bold, those who 'Make it Happen' now rather than sitting on the sidelines to see who will pass them by." The day includes a keynote by Dr. Bill Mitchell, president and CEO of Aguila, a Foxconn company, and 18 breakout sessions, with three sessions each devoted to six different tracks, including workforce, productivity, strategic growth and Industry 4.0/technology. Visit www.wmep.org/events/ manufacturing-matters-conference to register or learn more. SUBMIT A NOMINATION FOR INSIGHT'S INNOVATION AWARDS Insight is accepting nominations — and self-nominations are encouraged — for its 2019 Insight Innovation Awards. Any company based in the 18-county region of the New North that's been in business for at least one year as of Jan. 1, 2019, may apply. Companies may be headquartered outside the region, but applicants must have leadership in Northeast Wisconsin. Nominations are due by Jan. 31, and the deadline to apply is Feb. 15. Nominating is easy — just fill in the form, providing the company name, contact information, website and a brief explanation about what makes the company an innovation leader. The Insight Innovation Awards are designed to encourage innovation among businesses in Northeast Wisconsin. Insight presents awards in the categories of People, Planet, Process, Product and Entrepreneurship/Startup. For more information, please visit insightonbusiness.com/thinc. F To connect with manufacturing companies focused on the future and to learn more about member benefits, go to www.newmfgalliance.org Join the NEW Manufacturing Alliance…a group of manufacturers working with educational institutions, workforce development boards, chambers of commerce and state organizations to promote manufacturing in our region. Our objectives: • Create a positive view of manufacturing careers in our area • Grow partnerships with K-16, media and other manufacturers • Promote workforce development • Advance collaboration eorts that promote the health of manufacturing Strengthen your workforce One of NEWMA's most visible initiatives is the All Stars publication, which is designed to educate students and their parents about the potential for careers in manufacturing. The publication is inserted in this issue of IOM and is available to view online at www.newmfgalliance.org.

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