Ashley covers startups, technology and manufacturing for BizTimes. She was previously the managing editor of the News Graphic and Washington County Daily News. In past reporting roles, covering education at The Waukesha Freeman, she received several WNA awards. She is a UWM graduate. In her free time, Ashley enjoys watching independent films, tackling a new recipe in the kitchen and reading a good book.
Student innovators win cash prizes during episode eight of “Project Pitch It”
Four groups of business-minded high school students pitched their companies and inventions to the “Project Pitch It” moguls.
Modine to acquire Wisconsin-based heating technology company
Modine, a manufacturer of thermal management solutions, is set to acquire Wisconsin-based L.B. White, a heating technology company.
Sargento to build new manufacturing facility in Plymouth
Plymouth-based Sargento Foods plans to build a new 384,000-square-foot facility on a parcel of land the company recently acquired.
Reader Precision Solutions invests $3.2 million in new technology
Reader Precision Solutions, a contract manufacturer based in Elkhorn, has invested $3.25 million in new machining technology and equipment.
Eutectic Corp. sells its Menomonee Falls building in $5.3 million sale-leaseback deal
Eutectic Corp., a provider of coatings and other industrial applications, has sold its Menomonee Falls facility for $5.3 million in a sale-leaseback deal.
Two local startups named finalists in Summerfest Tech pitch competition
Two local startups will compete as finalists during this year’s Summerfest Tech pitch competition, taking place in June.
Former Generac employee refused to use preferred pronouns of transgender coworker, says company denied request for religious accommodation
A former Generac employee is accusing the company of religious discrimination after being denied an accommodation related to using certain pronouns.
Mayville Engineering to acquire North Carolina-based metal fabrication company Accu-Fab for $120 million
Mayville Engineering Company plans to buy metal fabrication firm Accu-Fab, LCC for $120.5 million, according to a Tuesday announcement.
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Madison-based healthtech startup RedFox AI acquired by Recovery.com
Madison-based RedFox AI, a tech startup that helps patients complete their medical routines at home, has been acquired by Recovery.com.
Houston-based investment firm acquires minority stake in Milwaukee-based Doral
Houston-based Main Street Capital Corp. has made a $42.5 million investment in Doral, a Milwaukee-based specialty contractor.
Silgan Containers to close one of its Oconomowoc facilities
Silgan Containers plans to close one of its Oconomowoc facilities, laying off 56 employees in the process, according to a new WARN notice.
Modine records highest sales in company history, supported by data center demand
Racine-based Modine has recorded it highest sales and profitability in company history for the third year in a row.
