Arthur Thomas
Arthur covers banking and finance and the economy at BizTimes while also leading special projects as an associate editor. He also spent five years covering manufacturing at BizTimes. He previously was managing editor at The Waukesha Freeman. He is a graduate of Carroll University and did graduate coursework at Marquette. A native of southeastern Wisconsin, he is also a nationally certified gymnastics judge and enjoys golf on the weekends.
🔒 Krones consolidating W.M. Sprinkman production in Elroy
Franklin-based Krones Inc. plans to consolidate the production capabilities of W.M. Sprinkman at the company’s Elroy, Wisconsin facility as part of the launch of its new Krones Process Group North America.
🔒 As Generac expands, CEO Aaron Jagdfeld sees similarities in software...
At its core, Waukesha-based Generac Power Systems is a manufacturing company. Raw materials and components come in to its plants and finished products go out.
🔒 Generac buying Enbala Power Networks to expand energy technology offering
Waukesha-based Generac Holdings Inc. plans to acquire Denver-based Enbala Power Networks Inc. in a deal that will help the company expand its energy technology offerings.
🔒 Rockwell Automation expands partnership with Microsoft
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.
VISIT Milwaukee’s Peggy Williams-Smith on changing culture amid a pandemic│Ep.43
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When Peggy Williams-Smith started as chief executive officer of VISIT Milwaukee in November 2019, she knew the organization was going to need to...
Wisconsin economy was slightly worse than U.S in Q2 with state’s...
The Wisconsin economy shrunk at a 32.6% annualized rate in the second quarter, according to the initial estimate of the state’s GDP from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
🔒 Rockwell Automation acquires Spanish cybersecurity company
Milwaukee-based Rockwell Automation Inc. has acquired Oylo, a privately-held industrial cybersecurity services provider based in Barcelona, Spain.
🔒 Sand Valley developer planning another 18-hole golf course at resort
The developer of the Sand Valley Golf Resort is planning to build another 18-hole course to the north of the existing resort on around 850 acres in the Town of Rome near Nekoosa, according to documents submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
🔒 Pennsylvania private equity firm, creditor combine for $31.3 million Arandell...
Menomonee Falls-based Arandell Corp. has secured a $31.3 million stalking horse bid in its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy case.
🔒 Regal Ware acquires remaining stake in ESPRO
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.
🔒 In September, region’s manufacturing sector had its best growth month...
Southeastern Wisconsin’s manufacturing sector grew for the second straight month in September and had its best performance since June 2019.
🔒 Snap-on makes $36 million acquisition
Kenosha-based Snap-on Inc. has acquired AutoCrib Inc. for $36 million in cash, according to an announcement from the company.
