U-Line: Production plant in Wisconsin announces closure, 71 employees laid off

Production plant in Wisconsin announces closure, 71 employees laid off MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) - U-Line Corporation, a manufacturer of refrigeration products for food, beverages, and wine, has announced plans to close one of its production facilities in Milwaukee. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) letter submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development , the plant located at 8900 North 55th Street will shut down entirely, impacting 71 employees. Three snowmobiles go through the ice on one lake in Wisconsin in a 24-hour period, sheriff issues warning Employees were informed of the closure on Feb. 13. The company anticipates production will cease by July 31, 2025, though the timeline could extend to Aug. 29, 2025, depending on business conditions. Deputies in Wisconsin find unoccupied truck crahsed, owner cited The 71 affected employees are not unionized, and no bumping rights will be available to transfer positions based on seniority. For further details, click here . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WFRV Local 5 - Green Bay, Appleton.