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.
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Waukesha-based EmbedTek is both a manufacturer of industrial electronics and medical components and an engineering firm.
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🔒 Arandell files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Menomonee Falls-based printing company Arandell Holdings Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is closing its Kentucky printing plant.
🔒 Generac expresses interest in bidding on parts of Briggs &...
Waukesha-based Generac Power Systems is among the companies interested in bidding on the assets of Wauwatosa-based Briggs & Stratton Corp., according to bankruptcy court filings.
Majorities in MU Law poll back mask requirements, potential business and...
A majority of registered voters in Wisconsin support requiring people to wear masks in all public places and are open to additional shutdowns of schools and businesses if coronavirus cases rise in the state.
🔒 Delivery company laying off 98 employees in Sussex
Georgia-based Courier Distribution Systems plans to permanently lay off 98 employees in Sussex, according to a notice sent to state officials.
Milwaukee Art Museum workers seek to unionize
Employees at the Milwaukee Art Museum are taking steps to unionize with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 10.
Security guards at...
Wacker Neuson making 186 layoffs in Menomonee Falls permanent
Wacker Neuson Corp. notified state officials last week that it plans to make the temporary layoff of 186 employees at its Menomonee Falls facility permanent.
🔒 Twin Disc considering consolidation of Racine facilities
Racine-based Twin Disc Inc. is considering the consolidation of its Racine headquarters into its manufacturing facility about 2.5 miles away on 21st Street.
Wisconsin exports on pace for $2.45 billion drop this year
Wisconsin companies exported $9.74 billion in goods during the first six months of the year, an 11.3% drop from the same period in 2019.
🔒 Noteholders object to Briggs & Stratton bankruptcy plan
Briggs & Stratton’s plan to sell most of the company to KPS Capital Partners moves to quickly and does not necessarily maximize the value...
Johnson Controls acquires remaining stake in Qolsys
Johnson Controls International plc has acquired the remaining stake in San Jose-based Qolsys Inc. after originally acquiring a majority stake in 2014.
The 2014 deal...
🔒 Quad CEO Joel Quadracci says he’s comforted by retailers requiring...
Count Sussex-based Quad/Graphics Inc. as among the companies hit hard by the coronavirus in the second quarter.
