Ashley Smart

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.

Johnson Controls acquires Norwegian firm

Johnson Controls International plc announced Friday its acquisition of Lysaker, Norway-based Hybrid Energy AS, a provider of high-temperature energy...

Luxury boat maker Grand Craft has grown since move to Wisconsin

Genoa City-based Grand Craft Boats, a manufacturer of luxury wooden boats that have been sold to celebrities including Jennifer Lopez and Kid Rock, has already seen growth in its first year since relocating to Wisconsin – and it’s targeting more.

Borgman Capital acquires Minnesota Stone and Tile

Milwaukee-based private equity firm Borgman Capital has acquired Minneapolis-based Minnesota Tile and Stone (MTS) and plans to merge the firm with another one of its portfolio companies.

City of Plymouth buys back historic downtown building following restoration

The city of Plymouth is once again the owner of a historic downtown building that has been completely renovated to offer shoppers a unique taste of the region's dairy culture. The former H.C. Laack building at 133 E. Mill St. is now known to visitors as the Cheese Counter and Dairy Heritage Center.

DotCom Therapy names new CEO

Madison-based teletherapy provider DotCom Therapy has named Omar Dawood chief executive officer. Dawood has also joined DotCom Therapy’s board.

Evans Transportation Services reinvesting in people, technology during period of high growth

Like many logistics companies, Delafield-based Evans Transportation Services, a third-party provider of logistics solutions, has seen a sizable increase in revenues within the last three years.
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Mequon investment company Reinhart Partners to be acquired by Pennsylvania firm

Mequon-based investment company Reinhart Partners Inc. has entered into an agreement with Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania-based Spouting Rock Asset Management that will allow Spouting Rock to acquire a majority stake of Reinhart.

Husco’s off-highway division awarded $40 million in new projects

Waukesha-based Husco International, a manufacturer of hydraulic and electro-mechanical components for automotive and off-highway application, has been awarded $40 million in new projects.

Badger Meter acquires U.K.-based water monitoring solutions company

Brown Deer-based Badger Meter Inc., a manufacturer of water meters and other flow instrumentation products, has acquired U.K.-based water monitoring solutions company Syrinix for about $18.1 million.

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