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When the Cold War ended in the early 90s, and “emerging markets” like Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) began to devise and implement free market reforms, some American theorists and businesspeople expected the world to become increasingly integrated, like a big global village.

Menomonee Falls-based MD Design & Automation is moving all of its operations to a new facility it is purchasing in West Bend.

MillerCoors LLC reported first quarter net income of $295.6 million, up from $274.4 million in the first quarter of 2013.

Wisconsin companies that export products or services globally or would like to learn how to export are invited to send executives to attend the Wisconsin International Trade Conference to be held on Tuesday, May 13, at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee.

Snyder's-Lance Inc. will pay $195 million to acquire Franklin-based Baptista's Bakery, the company said in its earnings conference call.

Kohler Generators has added a 60kW light commercial standby generator, the Kohler 60RCL, to its product line.

Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc. has partnered with adidas Group to improve textile manufacturing.

GE Healthcare, which has its North American headquarters in Wauwatosa, has teamed up with European manufacturer Tesla Engineering Ltd. to produce an advanced MRI scanner.

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