Wednesday, January 16, 2013
WPC Technologies is moving its headquarters from Milwaukee to Oak Creek and needs to build several tanks to store large quantities of chemicals.
WPC Technologies has received approval from the city to build a tank farm as part of its new headquarters in Oak Creek. The company is moving its headquarters from Milwaukee to 7350 S. 6th St. WPC manufactures various coating products, including rust and stain inhibitors and coating additives. Its operation requires large quantities of chemicals be stored in outdoor tanks. Dan Fredrickson, owner of neighboring Henkel Corporation, expressed concern in a Common Council meeting Tuesday about the impact on his business, as well as the safety of his own employees. City officials said the tanks will be designed to contain any spills and have all the required safety measures. The company is also working closely with the Oak Creek Fire Department …
Monday, July 9, 2012
WPC Technologies has received a $432,000 grant to support its move to a vacant property near the corner of 6th and Marquette.
A Milwaukee manufacturer will receive a $432,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to help it develop a new headquarters in Oak Creek. According to a WEDC news release, the money will reimburse WPC Technologies for its costs to clean up what is now a contaminated and blighted facility at 530 W. Marquette Ave. WPC Technologies, currently located at 300 E. Barclay St. in Milwaukee, purchased the building late last year. It was formerly used to produce industrial chemicals. The company's relocation will retain 29 full-time positions and create seven new ones, according to the news release. WPC manufactures "innovative products for the coating industry - leading the way in corrosion and stain inhibitive technology," …
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
WPC Technologies reportedly purchased a building on 6th Street.
updated 3:45 p.m. Monday. Milwaukee-based WPC Technologies has purchased a 74,000-square-foot building at 7350 S. 6th St. in Oak Creek and will relocate there this year, according to a report in the Milwaukee Business Journal. The newspaper also reported that the company has started discussions with Oak Creek and state officials about financial support. The city has had some initial talks with the company, but nothing definitive has been agreed upon, said Doug Seymour, the city's director of community development. If the city got involved, it would likely be to match a state Transportation Economic Assistance grant, Seymour said. The Oak Creek Common Council would have to give final approval on any such measures. WPC manufactures "…
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jack ryan
8:40 pm on Thursday, January 17, 2013
Who cares about what can be seen from 6th street? Its an industrial park. more ›