Manufacturing

Partnership Drives New Saputo Facility in Caledonia

Alison HowenAugust 20, 202504.8K views

Saputo Cheese USA Inc., one of the largest dairy processors in the world, has expanded its footprint in Wisconsin with the opening of a new 311,000-square-foot cold storage and distribution facility in Caledonia Corporate Park. The $59 million investment will create 160 new jobs over the next three years, strengthening Saputo’s operations in the Midwest. Earlier this summer, RCEDC joined Saputo leadership, project partners, and community leaders for a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony.

EVENT: Manufacturers Forum Series

Alison HowenAugust 12, 202501K views

Explore how AI can safely and affordably be integrated into your manufacturing processes. This session includes expert-led training, a tour of Gateway Technical College’s iMET Center, and light breakfast pastries.

Manufacturers Forum Series

Alison HowenJune 13, 20250123 views

Discover the Manufacturers Forum, a quarterly learning series designed for local manufacturers. In partnership with RAMAC, RCEDC, WMEP, and sponsored by CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA), this series offers expert-led training and peer-to-peer learning opportunities.

Manufacturers Forum Series

Alison HowenApril 14, 20250139 views

Discover the Manufacturers Forum, a quarterly learning series designed for local manufacturers. In partnership with RAMAC, RCEDC, WMEP, and sponsored by CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA), this series offers expert-led training and peer-to-peer learning opportunities.

EVENT: Manufacturers Forum Series

Alison HowenApril 12, 202501K views

In manufacturing, high-performing operators are often promoted into supervisory roles—but technical skills alone don’t guarantee leadership success. As labor challenges grow, poor relationships with frontline supervisors have become a top reason employees leave. In this session, WMEP’s Carol Crawford will share what makes a strong frontline leader, from communication and conflict management to coaching, trust-building, and the key people skills companies need most.

NEW PROGRAM: Continuous Improvement Roundtable

Alison HowenApril 11, 202501.2K views

The NEW Continuous Improvement Roundtable (CIRT) is a collaboration between RAMAC and RCEDC. Designed for managers and leads in manufacturing who are responsible for driving continuous improvement and quality. The Continuous Improvement Roundtable encourages learning and best practice sharing among Racine County’s manufacturing companies. The 6-month series meets the 3rd Thursday of the month from June to November.

Engineering Success: Karla Sanchez’s Journey from RUSD to Modine Manufacturing

Greater Racine CountyMarch 17, 20250502 views

Karla Sanchez’s path from Park High School to engineering showcases the impact of hands-on learning and local opportunities in Greater Racine County.

Manufacturers Forum Series: Quarter 1 Session – Learn and Experience AI with Joe Hamman, Executive Director, Connected Systems Institute

Alison HowenNovember 12, 20240165 views

MANUFACTURERS FORUM SERIES Quarter 1 Session – Learn and Experience AI with Joe Hamman, Executive Director,…

EVENT: Manufacturers Forum Series

Alison HowenNovember 11, 20240895 views

Join Joe Hamman, Executive Director of the Connected Systems Institute (CSI), to explore AI’s role in manufacturing. CSI, a UW-Milwaukee consortium, drives workforce development and economic growth, with the new Microsoft AI Co-Innovation Lab accelerating AI solutions in manufacturing.

Manufacturers Forum Series: Quarter 3 Session – Securing Your Future Using Platforms, Information Security, and Automation

Alison HowenAugust 20, 20240142 views

MANUFACTURERS FORUM SERIES Quarter 3 Session – Securing Your Future Using Platforms, Information Security, and Automation…