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Wisconsin Bank & Trust ramps up mortgage business
Madison-based Wisconsin Bank & Trust has added eight mortgage loan originators since September as it works to expand its mortgage operations across the state.
Mason Wells closes Sealed Air deal
Milwaukee private equity firm Mason Wells has completed its acquisition of Sealed Air Corp.'s rigid medical packaging business.
Unemployment rate dips to 5-year low
The U.S. Department of Labor reported that economy added 203,000 jobs in November with strong hiring across the board and the unemployment fell to its lowest rate in five years.
Eder Flag acquires Baartol assets
Oak Creek-based Eder Flag Manufacturing Co. has acquired some of the assets and expertise of Baartol Company, a Kenton, Ohio-based flagpole manufacturer that is going out of business.
Southeastern Wisconsin’s startup economy gathers steam
Early stage investing is all about getting to exits, a sale of an entrepreneurial startup in one way or another. Southeastern Wisconsin had a big exit last week that was cause for applause but underappreciated.
Artistic Plating to change name
Milwaukee-based Artistic Plating Company will change its name to Advanced Plating Technologies, effective Monday, Dec. 9.
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Diversified Machine facility closing due to non-performance
The parent company of Diversified Machine LLC in Milwaukee plans to close the plant and leave 218 employees out of work, according to a WARN notice filed with the state this week.
Made in Milwaukee: InPro introduces antimicrobial feature for health care facilities
Hospitals are high-traffic areas with a need for safety, guiding signs and privacy. InPro Corp. manufactures products to achieve those goals, while reducing building maintenance costs.
Wisconsin superchargers to open soon
Elon Musk’s cross-country Tesla roadtrip will likely take him through Wisconsin, to one of several high-powered Tesla chargers currently being installed throughout the state.
Milwaukee goes FaB: Regional cluster has recipe for growth
Today’s issue of BizTimes Milwaukee features the thriving local food and beverage manufacturing industry.
