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.
🔒 Brookfield-based Digicorp acquired by Eau Claire-based IT services provider
Brookfield-based Digicorp, Inc. has been acquired by Eau Claire-based WIN Technology, a provider of IT services.
🔒 Wisconsin’s biohealth tech hub will receive $49 million federal grant
Wisconsin’s biohealth tech hub will receive $49 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration.
🔒 Baxter International will close its Milwaukee facility
Fortune 500 medtech company Baxter International Inc. will close its Milwaukee facility, located at 7900 N. 86th St., according to a WARN notice.
🔒 Greendale-based Uzelac Industries plans new building in Pewaukee
Uzelac Industries is hoping to expand with the construction of a new, 39,000-square-foot industrial building located in the City of Pewaukee.
Milwaukee Tool facing lawsuit over alleged use of forced labor...
A man who was formerly imprisoned at China’s Chishan Prison alleges he was forced to make Milwaukee Tool gloves under harsh conditions.
🔒 Operator of Milwaukee-area adult family homes accused of defrauding Medicaid
The operator of several adult family homes in the Milwaukee area is accused of defrauding Wisconsin’s Medicaid program of $1.4 million.
🔒 Generac acquires Houston-based energy storage product brand
Town of Genesee-based Generac Power Systems has acquired Cambridge, Canada-based PowerPlay Battery Energy Storage.
🔒 Sargento names new chief operating officer, announces retirement of two...
Plymouth-based Sargento has promoted Michael Pellegrino to chief operating officer due to the pending retirement of two company leaders.
🔒 Waukesha-based metalworking distributor ApTex acquired by New York firm
Waukesha-based metalworking distributor ApTex, Inc. has been acquired by New-York based MSC Industrial Supply Co.
West Allis-based Disability Rights Wisconsin suffers cyberattack
Disability Rights Wisconsin has suffered an undisclosed cybersecurity incident that could impact more than 19,000 Medicaid members.
🔒 Maysteel Industries names new CFO
Allenton-based Maysteel Industries announced Tuesday the promotion of Dan Kane to chief financial officer.
🔒 Milwaukee-based Derco to pay part of $70 million settlement following...
Milwaukee-based Derco will pay part of a $70 million settlement stemming from a False Claims Act lawsuit filed back in 2011.
