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.
Regal Rexnord increases its expected tariff hit this year to $130 million
Regal Rexnord now expects 2025 tariff costs to reach $130M due to Chinese tariffs, but the company remains confident in full cost mitigation.
Poblocki Paving Corp. acquired by Chicago firm
New Berlin-based Poblocki Paving Corp. has been acquired by Chicago-based Heartland Paving Partners for an undisclosed price.
Sentry survey finds 60% of C-suite execs don’t expect growth within their companies in 2025
Facing economic uncertainty and persistent supply chain issues, 60% of top U.S. business leaders expect stagnant or declining growth in 2025.
Harley-Davidson expects tariff hit of at least $130 million this year
Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson expects tariffs to cost the company between $130 million and $175 million during the remainder of 2025.
Quad sees some clients adjusting marketing plans ahead of tariffs resuming
Quad, a Sussex-based global marketing firm, reports minimal direct impact from tariffs but warns of potential client cutbacks amid economic uncertainty.
Generac hikes prices by 7% to 8% because of tariffs
Generac reported a 6% sales increase in quarter one, driven by strong home generator demand, but widened its full-year outlook due to tariff uncertainty.
A.O. Smith raises water heater prices to mitigate tariffs
A.O. Smith reported Tuesday that tariffs will impact the total cost of goods sold by between 6% and 8% annually.
Georgia-based investment firm throws support behind H Partners’ push to shake up Harley-Davidson leadership
Purple Chip Capital will support a campaign launched by H Partners Management aimed at changing the leadership structure within Harley-Davidson.
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United Natural Foods workers in Sturtevant vote in favor of unionizing
A group of 77 drivers at United Natural Food Inc.’s Sturtevant facility has voted in favor of joining Teamsters Local 200.
H Partners says Harley-Davidson recommended CFO as next CEO candidate
In a Monday letter to shareholders, H Partners shared a behind-the-scenes recounting of the current CEO search process at Harley-Davidson.
Ban on synthetic colors offers Sensient ‘significant revenue opportunity’
The current trade and tariff landscape has created additional layers of complexity within Milwaukee-based Sensient Technologies Corp.’s business.
Waukesha Metal Products CEO says Trump’s tariffs make global competition difficult
Suppliers to major automotive makers in the U.S. are being hit hard tariffs on raw goods, particularly tariffs on steel and aluminum.
