Industries
State spending exceeds national average
State spending increases in Wisconsin exceeded national averages in both 2011 and 2012, while budget reserves remain among the smallest in the nation, according to a new report from the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance (WISTAX).
MGIC gets capital infusion
MGIC Investment Corp. has contributed $200 million to increase the statutory capital of Milwaukee-based Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corp.
ORBIS buys out partner in joint venture
Oconomowoc-based ORBIS Corp., North America’s leader in sustainable reusable packaging, announced it has completed the acquisition of Cartonplast LLC’s interest in the CORBI Plastics LLC joint venture.
Spectrum Brands subsidiary completes acquisition
Madison-based Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. announced its United Pet Group (UPG) subsidiary has completed the acquisition of FURminator, a leading worldwide provider of branded and patented deshedding products to the pet industry, from HKW Capital Partners III L.P. and the other shareholders.
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Former A.O. Smith chairman dies
Thomas Dolan, former chairman and CEO of A.O. Smith Corp., died on Dec. 25. He was 84.
Manufacturing grew in December
The Institute for Supply Management-Milwaukee’s monthly Report on Business showed continued growth for Milwaukee manufacturers in December.
Nonprofit Directory
The BizTimes Milwaukee 2011 Nonprofit Directory is available for viewing and for purchase in a print format. The directory...
