Industries

Muskego-based InPro Corp today announced several promotions and new role assignments for its executive suites.

WellPoint Inc., the Indianapolis-based parent licensee of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire 1-800 Contacts Inc., the largest direct-to-consumer retailer of contact lenses in the United States.

Why are so many experienced professionals saying that the business climate today is more unforgiving than ever? It is faster paced, with shorter turnaround times, combined with demands to address relentless change. In addition, the level and quality of competition is greater than ever. The pressure to perform is extraordinary!

Briggs & Stratton Corp. will deliver nearly $1 million of donated generators and pressure washers to 183 American Red Cross chapters nationwide, allowing areas prone to hurricanes, tornadoes and other severe weather to be ready for recovery efforts before disasters hit.

The Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Economic Outlook Survey in May found that 51 percent of the WMC's members said they will be expanding in Wisconsin over the next two years.

Franklin-based Hypneumat Inc. has been purchased by John Weber, a Milwaukee-area business executive.

Racine-based Modine Manufacturing Company, a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, has signed a definitive asset purchase agreement to acquire privately held Geofinity Manufacturing of Surrey, British Columbia.

Butler commercial construction firm Berghammer Construction Corp. has seen a significant uptick in manufacturing construction over the last two years, said Jim Parks, executive vice president.

Some local municipalities have enacted too many obstacles to commercial real estate development and could learn from the city of New Berlin and the villages of Germantown and Mukwonago.

Milwaukee attorney Amy Lindner has been named president and chief executive officer of Meta House in Milwaukee.