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.
🔒 Rockwell Automation partnering with Nvidia to ‘evolve’ the manufacturing industry
Milwaukee-based Rockwell Automation is partnering with software company Nvidia to evolve the manufacturing industry more quickly.
🔒 Parent company of Waukesha-based Metal-Era to be acquired for $410...
Waukesha-based MTL Holdings, the umbrella company for the brands Metal-Era and Hickman, is set to be acquired for $410 million in cash.
Oconomowoc-based ORBIS Corp. expanding with new Texas facility
Oconomowoc-based ORBIS Corp., a manufacturer of sustainable reusable packaging, is expanding into Greenville, Texas.
🔒 Project Pitch It kicks off eighth season with Oak Creek...
Project Pitch It kicked off its eighth season on Saturday by welcoming a new batch of Wisconsin entrepreneurs hoping to win both financial support...
🔒 A.O. Smith names new president and COO
Milwaukee-based water technology company A.O. Smith has named Stephen Shafer president and chief operating officer
🔒 Jump Start: Menomonee Falls-based startup Lotza launches with line of...
Location: Menomonee Falls
Founders: Laura Markz
Founded: 2023
Service: Beverage manufacturer
Website: getlotza.com
Employees: 1
Goal: Achieve $400 million in sales within five years
Experience: Digital marketing and consulting
As the popularity...
🔒 Shop Talk: How can a ‘Training Within Industry’ program help...
Good workers are hard to find. They’re even harder to train when they are new on the job. Factor in the influx of Baby...
🔒 The evolution of Johnson Controls: Shift toward tech comes with...
Growth can be a double-edged sword. Businesses strive to grow and make the most profit possible, but the path to achieving that growth can...
Cudahy-based Angelic Bakehouse shuts down
Cudahy-based Angelic Bakehouse, a wholesale bakery, had its last day of business earlier this week after its parent shut down operations.
🔒 Whistleblower files lawsuit against Advocate Aurora for allegedly defrauding government...
An occupational therapist employed by Advocate Aurora Health has filed a False Claims Act lawsuit against the company, on behalf of the U.S. government,...
State Legislature overwhelmingly approves bill that would allow Wisconsin to create...
Wisconsin is just one step away from being able to start construction of a state-wide network of electric vehicle charging station
🔒 Menomonee Falls-based Renaissance Manufacturing Group acquired by De Pere-based company
Renaissance Manufacturing Group, a firm specializing in metal castings, has been acquired by De Pere-based The Lawton Standard Co.
