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Douglas Dynamics completes acquisition of Iowa manufacturer
Milwaukee-based Douglas Dynamics Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Henderson Products Inc. of Manchester, Iowa, for approximately $95 million in cash, subject to post-closing adjustments. The signing of the definitive purchase agreement for the acquisition was previously announced in late November.
NY company to acquire Plant Equipment Group
Milwaukee-based Plant Equipment Group is under agreement to be sold to Global Equipment Company Inc. for $25 million in cash.
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Bubrick’s acquires company and changes name
Germantown-based Bubrick's Complete Office has acquired Stevens Point-based Emmons Business Interiors and Office Supplies 2 U.
Wipfli makes two acquisitions to expand national presence
Wauwatosa-based accounting and consulting firm Wipfli LLP has acquired two audit, tax and consulting firms that will expand its presence in the northeastern and northwestern United States.
Wisconsin Bankers Association to merge with Community Bankers of Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Bankers Association and the Community Bankers of Wisconsin have announced the organizations plan to merge.
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Walker delivers inauguration address
Editor's note: This is the prepared text of Gov. Scott Walker's inauguration address. He was sworn in for his...
The New Year’s resolution formula for achievement
New years resolutions are a pain. Lose 20 pounds. Eat better. Get in shape. Join the gym. Run three miles a day. Stop smoking. Stop drinking. Stop (fill in the blank).
Get a sneak peek at 2015 at Economic Trends Breakfast
BizTimes Media LLC will host the annual Northern Trust Economic Trends Breakfast on Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Italian Community Center in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.
Best Practices: Stronger supply chains are the key to U.S. manufacturing growth
Since 2010, the U.S. manufacturing industry has experienced significant growth—often referred to as the manufacturing renaissance—due to a combination of organic growth, foreign direct investment and reshoring by companies like Apple, Caterpillar and Whirlpool returning their operations to the United States. According to a recent report from the Federal Reserve, the United States showed this type of manufacturing growth across the economy over the last few months. As manufacturers reshore, America is on its way to gaining back millions of jobs lost in the decade leading up to the global economic recession. However, to ensure continued growth, our government must address the concerns of U.S. manufacturers.
