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.
🔒 Pork King Good buys its Cudahy headquarters for $3.2 million
Cudahy manufacturer Pork King Good has purchased its headquarters along Layton Avenue for $3.2 million, state records show.
🔒 Water Well Solutions of Wisconsin and Illinois acquired by California...
Water Well Solutions of Wisconsin and Illinois has been acquired by San Dimas, California-based General Pump Company.
🔒 Milwaukee-based Craft Beverage Warehouse to open facility in Denver
Craft Beverage Warehouse will double its employee count and bolster its capacity with the addition of a second production facility in Denver.
Harley-Davidson sues insurance providers to cover costs related to New York...
Harley-Davidson is suing several of its insurance providers following a dispute related to the company’s policies and coverage.
🔒 Parent company to close Asenzya’s Oak Creek facility, lay off...
Solina USA will cease operations at the Asenzya facility in Oak Creek by the end of the year, according to a new WARN notice.
🔒 Milwaukee-based Rivermark Medical closes $30 million Series C round
Milwaukee-based medical device company Rivermark Medical has closed a $30 million Series C funding round, the company announced Thursday.
🔒 Clarios invests in Swedish manufacturer of sodium-ion batteries
Glendale-based Clarios, a manufacturer of low-voltage car batteries, has made an unspecified investment in the Swedish company Altris.
Molson Coors workers on strike seeking increased wages, new scheduling
A group of 43 IAM employees at Molson Coors’ Milwaukee plant are on strike after their contract expired Oct. 1.
🔒 Unionized Komatsu workers participating in solidarity walks during negotiations
United Steelworkers are taking part in solidarity walks to show support for union members negotiating a new contract with Komatsu.
🔒 Unleashing the power of bacteria: Danish biosciences company Novonesis investing...
Novonesis believes in harnessing the power of nature, and the company is investing millions of dollars into its West Allis facility to do just...
The Water Council to receive $2.5 million in federal funds to...
The Water Council has received a $2.5 million federal contract. It will continue supporting small businesses working in the water technology industry.
🔒 Milwaukee Tool opens new $60 million plant in Mississippi
Milwaukee Tool has opened a new $60 million manufacturing facility in Grenada, Mississippi which will employ more than 800 people.
