Manufacturing

Rockwell Automation Inc. and Redmond, Washington-based Microsoft Corp. will partner to develop integrated, market-ready solutions to help industrial companies improve their digital agility as part of a five-year partnership, the companies announced Tuesday.

Central Standard Craft Distillery has been challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic, but with spirit sales still outpacing other alcoholic beverages in the industry, the company is poised to capitalize on this growth pattern with plans to expand into new markets.

For the last three years, BizTimes Media has published “A guide to STUFF Made and Built in Southeastern Wisconsin.” We’ve also published south central and northeastern Wisconsin versions of the same publication.

Milwaukee-based Rockwell Automation Inc. has acquired Oylo, a privately-held industrial cybersecurity services provider based in Barcelona, Spain.

Menomonee Falls-based Arandell Corp. has secured a $31.3 million stalking horse bid in its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy case.

Kewaskum-based Regal Ware has acquired the remaining shares of ESPRO, a brand of premium coffee and tea presses and accessories it took a majority stake in in April 2018.

Southeastern Wisconsin’s manufacturing sector grew for the second straight month in September and had its best performance since June 2019.

Pewaukee-based marketing company The Marek Group today announced that it plans to hire 20 new full-time employees, plus 200 seasonal employees in the fourth quarter, as a result of a new contract with Tel Aviv, Israel-based software company, Mixtiles.

Kenosha-based Snap-on Inc. has acquired AutoCrib Inc. for $36 million in cash, according to an announcement from the company.

Mondi Akrosil LLC, a division of London and Vienna-based international packaging and paper company Mondi plc, informed state officials that it plans to close its Pleasant Prairie facility at 7201 108th St.