Ashley Smart
Ashley covers startups, technology and manufacturing for BizTimes. She was previously the managing editor of the News Graphic and Washington County Daily News. In past reporting roles, covering education at The Waukesha Freeman, she received several WNA awards. She is a UWM graduate. In her free time, Ashley enjoys watching independent films, tackling a new recipe in the kitchen and reading a good book.
🔒 Palermo’s acquires majority stake in Funky Fresh Spring Rolls
Milwaukee-based frozen pizza manufacturer Palermo Villa, Inc. has acquired a majority stake in Funky Fresh Spring Rolls, a Milwaukee-based business specializing in handcrafted spring rolls.
🔒 Slinger-based Weld-Fab Manufacturing acquired by Washington County partners
Slinger-based Weld-Fab Manufacturing remains a locally owned company after being acquired by two partners with extensive histories in the manufacturing industry.
🔒 Wauwatosa-based CyteGen raises another $1.1 million for anti-aging research
Wauwatosa-based CyteGen has raised another $1.1 million to fund their research into extending human life and reversing age-related decline.
Seven small businesses receive state grants to commercialize their products
Seven small businesses from across the state are set to receive their share of $600,000 in state matching grants to commercialize their products.
🔒 Berlon Industries acquires Viola-based Lowe Manufacturing
Hustisford-based Berlon Industries, a portfolio company of Delafield-based private equity firm Blackthorne Partners, has acquired Viola-based Lowe Manufacturing.
🔒 DWD reaches agreement for claim filed in Briggs & Stratton...
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development and state Department of Justice have reached a $200,000 agreement in the Department of Workforce Development’s claim filed in the Briggs & Stratton Corp. bankruptcy case.
🔒 Centrisys founder re-acquires full ownership of company
Kenosha-based Centrisys is once again 100% owned by one of its original American founders.
🔒 Paragon Development Systems acquired by Canadian company
Brookfield-based Paragon Development Systems, Inc. has been acquired by Toronto-based Converge Technology Solutions Corp. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
🔒 Kohler Co. acquires New York-based Curtis Instruments
Kohler Co. has acquired Mount Kisco, New York-based Curtis Instruments, an electrification partner to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in several markets. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
🔒 Waukesha-based KDV Labels hires new chief financial officer
Waukesha-based KDV Labels, a provider of custom label and packaging solutions, announced Friday the hiring of Keith Walz as chief financial officer.
🔒 MLG Capital announces plans for sixth real estate fund
Brookfield-based MLG Capital has announced plans to launch their sixth diversified real estate fund. According to a press release, this decision was made based on the rapid equity raise of their current fund, Private Fund V, and “robust quarter one 2022 acquisition pipeline.”
🔒 New Berlin-based ECM Industries acquires electrical staples manufacturer
New Berlin-based ECM Industries has acquired electrical staples manufacturer Briscon Electric Manufacturing Corp.
