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.
Glendale-based car battery maker Clarios revives plans for IPO
Almost a year since Glendale-based Clarios announced and then quickly postponed plans for an initial public offering (IPO), the car battery maker has revived those plans.
Greendale-based The Kinetic Co. acquired by Las Vegas-based company
Greendale-based The Kinetic Co., Inc. has been acquired by Live Ventures Inc., a Las Vegas-based diversified holding company.
Rev up: SoFresh helps food manufacturers reduce waste
Leadership: Toby Thomas, founder, president and CEO; Bill Belias, chief technology officer and founder; Charles Christopher, chief marketing officer and...
Kroger opens automated fulfillment center in Pleasant Prairie
After first announcing plans for an automated grocery and home-delivery facility in Pleasant Prairie in November of 2019, Kroger Co.’s new fulfillment center officially opened this week.
Pewaukee-based Dockside Watercraft Cleaners expanding into Walworth County
When the COVID-19 pandemic threw Menomonee Falls residents Alexi and Colin Shepet a curve ball, the couple used the opportunity to launch a business that would quickly grow to service two counties. Dockside Watercraft Cleaners, which was first started in Pewaukee, is now expanding into Walworth County.
Slinger-based MBW planning expansion
Slinger-based MBW, Inc., a manufacturer of compaction and concrete construction equipment, is planning to expand operations by building a new research and development facility. MBW currently operates at 250 Hartford Road.
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Port Milwaukee director appointed to national maritime transportation advisory committee
Adam Tindall-Schlicht, director of Port Milwaukee, has been appointed to the Maritime Transportation System Advisory Committee (MTSNAC) by U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
Milwaukee-based EmPower HR acquired by Phoenix-based HR firm
Milwaukee-based EmPower HR, a professional employer organization (PEO) and human resources outsourcing firm, has been acquired by Phoenix, Arizona-based Vensure Employer Services.
CSL USA fermentation facility opens in Caledonia
CSL USA Inc. (Cultures Supporting Life USA Inc.), a manufacturer of ingredients used in the dietary supplement and food industries, is opening a new fermentation facility in Caledonia.
Milwaukee-based Keiding to open second facility, in Menomonee Falls
Menomonee Falls-based Keiding, Inc., a manufacturer of sustainable, molded pulp products for use in protective packaging, is expanding its operations with the addition of a second factory. With the addition of the second location the company will create 20 new manufacturing positions.
