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.
Sherman Phoenix and gener8tor partner to launch artist-focused accelerator, programming
The Sherman Phoenix Foundation and gener8tor announced this week a new collaborative program called “gener8tor Art x Sherman Phoenix.”
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.
Milwaukee-based Healics acquired by Pittsburgh investment company
Milwaukee-based Healics Wellness Inc. has sold all of its nationwide wellness operations to Pittsburgh-based Integrated Health 21 LLC.
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.
Milwaukee man used illegal tax scheme to buy a new house, Mercedes
A Milwaukee man has been sentenced to serve 60 months in jail after he used a tax refund scheme...
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.