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.
🔒 Borgman Capital sells portfolio company that includes two Waukesha manufacturing...
Milwaukee-based private equity firm Borgman Capital has sold its portfolio company Material Handling Holdings for an undisclosed price.
🔒 Veolia North America begins renovations at new office in downtown...
Veolia North America selected its new downtown Milwaukee office space within the ASQ Center along Plankinton Avenue for varying reasons.
🔒 Two Milwaukee-area companies named winners at 2023 Wisconsin Innovation Awards
The nine winners of this year’s Wisconsin Innovation Awards were unveiled this week at a ceremony in Madison.
🔒 Franklin-based Salute Mission Critical acquires Irish consultancy
Franklin-based Salute Mission Critical, a data center services provider, has acquired Irish firm OBMG Ltd for an undisclosed price.
🔒 Alto-Shaam expanding with new facility in India
Alto-Shaam is opening a new facility in India, which will allow the company to better support its customers overseas.
🔒 Generac navigating growing pains as company moves into a clean...
In the past year and a half, Town of Genesee-based Generac has been sued at least 10 times by both suppliers and consumers, agreed...
🔒 Bradley Corp. leaders discuss pending sale
Massachusetts-based Watts Water Technologies Inc., a manufacturer of plumbing, heating and water quality products, announced recently that it has entered into a definitive agreement...
Wisconsin manufacturers share business insights at Next Generation Manufacturing Summit
Leaders from some of Wisconsin’s best-known manufacturing businesses shared insights with attendees at BizTimes Milwaukee’s annual manufacturing summit.
Antetokounmpo family acquires minority stake in Greek winery Â
The Antetokounmpo family has made its latest business investment through their flagship company, Ante Inc. The family has invested in Hellenic Wineries.
🔒 Sprecher acquires Ooh La Lemin lemonade brand from Kona Gold...
Glendale-based Sprecher is acquiring Ooh La Lemin Lemonade brand from Melbourne, Florida-based Kona Gold Beverage.
🔒 Dremel’s new Mount Pleasant customer service center will support 17...
Dremel, a manufacturer of high-speed rotary tools, has opened a new customer service center in Mount Pleasant that will create an estimated 17 jobs.
🔒 Milwaukee-based startup Appion Solutions providing software to help automate apprenticeship...
Milwaukee-based software-as-a-service startup Appion Solutions is hoping to modernize the application process for apprenticeship programs.
