MILWAUKEE, WI (October 30, 2017) – Briggs & Stratton Corporation announced today that it will move production of its V-Twin Vanguard engines from a joint venture partnership in Japan to its existing manufacturing facilities in Statesboro, Georgia, and Auburn, Alabama. The increased production in North America will create approximately 50 new jobs at each of the facilities.

Washington, D.C. (October 30, 2017) – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Innovation Awards honor new practices and technologies that will further enable project delivery and enhance data-centric methodologies in the management of buildings for their entire lifecycle, from design, to construction and through operations. The AIA’s Technology in Architectural Practice (TAP) Knowledge Community has selected the recipients for the 2017 Innovation Awards.

CALABASAS, Calif. – A construction teacher from Washington, an advanced manufacturing teacher from California and a marine systems technology teacher from New York are the first-place winners of the inaugural Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence, Harbor Freight Tools for Schools announced today. The three teachers and their schools will each receive $100,000.

MENASHA, Wis. (October 26, 2017) – Faith Technologies ranked 51 out of 100 national employers on the 2017 Healthiest Employer list, an awards program that recognizes organizations for their commitment to employee health with exceptional corporate wellness programming.

NEW YORK (October 26, 2017) – Dodge Data & Analytics will hold its 79th annual Dodge Construction Outlook Executive Conference, November 1-2, 2017, at the Swissôtel Chicago. To register, please visit 2018 Dodge Outlook.

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Zurn Industries LLC is pleased to announce their sponsorship of the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) Young Professionals program (AYP). Through this partnership, Zurn will strengthen its relationship with ASPE and, through regular communication with AYP members, help provide new generations of plumbing engineering professionals with tools that make their jobs easier. 

NANAIMO, B.C. (October 25, 2017) – VMAC has been named a finalist in the BC Export Awards' Manufactured Products category. The prestigious BC Export Awards are presented annually by the government of British Columbia and the B.C. Division of Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters. The Manufactured Products category recognizes companies that have built innovative systems or value-added components, machinery or equipment for industrial and commercial use. 

WEST BEND, Wis. (October 25, 2017) – A brand new Gehl R190 Skid Loader was delivered to Baudhuin's Grandview Dairy LLC in Casco, Wis. for the farm to use free of charge for three months or 150 hours, whichever comes first.

RACINE, Wis. (October 24, 2017) – Modine Manufacturing Company has released a commercial maintenance checklist and inspection form to help commercial property owners, facility managers and contractors keep the heat on this winter.