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Johnson Controls opens state-of-the-art crash test facility

Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc. has opened a new, industry-leading North American crash test facility at its automotive seating headquarters in Plymouth, Mich.

Briggs & Stratton to acquire Allmand Bros.

Wauwatosa-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. announced that it has agreed to acquire Holdrege, Neb.-based Allmand Bros Inc. for $62 million.

Busch Precision acquires part of Maintenance Service Corp.

Milwaukee-based Busch Precision Inc. has acquired certain assets, including two lines of business, from West Allis-based Maintenance Service Corp.

ZBB Energy gets new China investor

Menomonee Falls-based ZBB Energy Corp.’s Chinese joint venture has received a new $3.24 million cash investment.

Resist the urge to micromanage

Jon Teraoka
CEO
W.I.S. Logistics Inc.
New Berlin
Industry: Third-party logistics
www.wislogistics.com

Personnel File

Accounting


Daryl Duenkel, a senior manager in Wipfli LLP's health care information technology group, is now president of the Health Information Management Systems Society's Dairyland Chapter. In this leadership capacity, Duenkel will direct the nonprofit organization's focus at the state level. HIMSS works to provide global leadership "for the optimal use of information technology and management systems for the betterment of health and health care," according to the organization. Wipfli LLP is based in Wauwatosa.

Biz Notes

Environmental Health Concepts


Kenosha-based Environmental Health Concepts, Inc. has been awarded the designation of "Green Professional" in the 2014 Green Masters Program run by the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council. The designation signifies the company's dedication to sustainability in business.

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How to seek expertise: Take care when choosing a consultant

Companies are increasingly hiring outside problem solvers to supplement their internal expertise.

The flip side of leadership: Quality followers essential to any successful organization

You hear a lot of commentary about a lack of leadership, but hardly any about the other side of leadership, “followership.”

Improve your own appraisal: Steps to help build your self-esteem

Have you ever wondered why you see yourself one way, while others don't see you like that at all? Do we underestimate or overestimate our skills and abilities or are we unaware how others see us? Is it a lack of feedback or do we just ignore or don't recognize the feedback?

Innovate or die: Are you creative?

Ask the average person whether she is creative. She will tell you that she's not an Einstein, a Mozart or an Edison.

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