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.
Rockwell Automation implements ‘multi-faceted’ tariff mitigation plan
Milwaukee-based manufacturer Rockwell Automation is working to minimize any disruptions that could be caused by President Trump’s tariffs.
Modine reports 176% increase in data center revenue in Q3
Modine is cashing in on the United States’ booming data center market, reporting a 176% increase in revenue within its data center business.
Old Wisconsin to increase production of sausage, deli sticks at newly acquired Sheboygan facility
Sheboygan-based Old Wisconsin Sausage plans to use a newly acquired facility to boost production capacity of its summer sausage and snack sticks.
Oshkosh Defense secures another $214 million in government contracts
Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corp., has secured another $214 million worth of contracts from the United States Army.
Waukesha-based Legacy Bakehouse acquires Classic Cookie
Waukesha-based Legacy Bakehouse, a manufacturer of baked snack components, has acquired Mannon Specialty Foods, Inc. dba Classic Cookie.
Johnson Controls names new CEO
Ireland-based Johnson Controls, which has its operational headquarters in Glendale, has named Joakim Weidemanis as its next chief executive officer.
Badger Truck to close Milwaukee location ahead of I-94 expansion project
Milwaukee-based Badger Truck and Automotive Group plans to shut down its headquarters ahead of a planned construction project that will widen I-94.
Lake Mills-based HammerHead Trenchless acquires construction equipment manufacturer
Lake Mills-based HammerHead Trenchless has acquired Centennial, Colorado-based ProKASRO Services USA for an undisclosed price.
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Midwest Stairs & Iron acquired by R&B Wagner
Midwest Stairs & Iron, a Milwaukee-based metal fabricator, has been acquired by R&B Wagner, a metal fabrication and architectural railing manufacturer.
American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin names interim executive director
The American Indian Chamber of Commerce Wisconsin has named Kevin Chesnik interim executive director.
Air Wisconsin Airlines could lay off more than 500 workers across the state
Air Wisconsin Airlines, dba as American Eagle, could lay off 503 workers in both Appleton and Milwaukee.
St. Francis Brewery hires head brewer from shuttered Enlightened Brewing
St. Francis Brewery announced this week that Tyler Killips has been hired as head brewer. He most recently worked at Enlightened Brewing.