Industries

The Water Council has launched a $5 million seed capital fund that will increase access to capital for early stage water technology companies, according to the U.S. Economic Development Administration.

Beloit-based ABC Supply Co. has acquired the assets of Minneapolis-based roofing supply distributor Western Roofing Supply Co. Inc.

Wauwatosa-based WaterStone Bank has added investment services to its banking offerings with a new division.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection sent out a reminder today to Wisconsin Badgers fans and others planning to attend the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship this weekend in Indianapolis: Only buy tickets from people or businesses you know and trust.

“It's A Seller's Market: How Long Will It Last?” will be the theme of the 2015 BizTimes M&A Forum.

BizTimes Media is accepting nominations for its annual Bravo! Entrepreneur and I.Q. (Innovation Quotient) Awards.

Milwaukee-based Tower Machining, a manufacturer of precision, close-tolerance machined parts and components, has appointed Scott Pease to general manager. Since Peace joined Tower Machining at its inception in early 2014, the company has seen rapid sales growth, doubled its customer base, and added three vertical mills and two turning centers.

Amazon is now hiring for more than a thousand full-time positions at its 1.1 million-square-foot fulfillment center currently under construction in Kenosha.

Muskego-based Inpro Corp. recently announced the acquisition of Hinkel Inc. Based in Monroe, N.C., Hinkel is a manufacturer of window shades and treatments, cubicle curtains, privacy systems, and decorative and specialty products. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Milwaukee-based Jason Industries Inc. has acquired the manufacturing assets and customer list of Cleveland-based industrial brush manufacturer Herold Partco Manufacturing Inc.