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.
🔒 Germantown-based manufacturer BloApCo sold to Dallas-based private equity firm
Germantown-based BloApCo has been sold to Dallas-based Valesco Industries, a private equity firm, for an undisclosed price.
🔒 Sabrosa Café in Bay View to continue operating following bankruptcy...
Sabrosa Café & Gallery will continue operating after an unexpected drop in business led the restaurant to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
🔒 Generac names former Rockwell Automation exec as its next chief...
Generac Power Systems announced this week the appointment of Talal Butt to the role of chief information officer.
🔒 NeoBrake Systems buys former Superior Die Set Corp. facility in...
Sawalk Enterprises, an affiliate of NeoBrake Systems, has purchased the former Superior Die Set Corp. facility in Oak Creek.
🔒 Milwaukee 7 leader Jim Paetsch to retire, successor named
Longtime Milwaukee 7 leader Jim Paetsch announced this week he is retiring from the economic development organization he helped launch in 2005.
🔒 Former Brady Corp. manager accused of hiding employment at Tailored...
Brady Corp. is suing a former employee, and his new employer, after he allegedly accepted a job at the competing company and hid his new role.
🔒 Milwaukee tax preparer sentenced to 41 months in prison after...
A Milwaukee man who plead guilty to helping hundreds of clients prepare false tax returns has been sentenced to 41 months in prison.
🔒 Mequon-based Jorgensen Conveyor acquired by Minnesota company
Jorgensen Conveyor, a provider of custom-designed conveyor equipment used in the metal-working industry, has been acquired by Innovance Inc.
Semifinalists named for 2024 Governor’s Business Plan Contest
A group of 52 semi-finalists from across the state is moving forward in this year’s Governor’s Business Plan Contest.
🔒 Brookfield-based cable company CC&N names new president
Brookfield-based CC&N, a designer and installer of wired, wireless and fiber infrastructure, has promoted Daniel Witkofski to the role of president.
🔒 Modine to buy Canadian manufacturer of air handling units
Racine-based Modine plans to acquire Calgary, Canada-based Scott Springfield Manufacturing, a producer of air handling units.
🔒 MetalTek plans construction of new executive center at Waukesha headquarters
Waukesha-based metal component manufacturer MetalTek International plans to build a new, 8,000-square-foot executive center.
