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.
🔒 Made in Milwaukee: Allenton-based ModTruss tapped to make Twitter’s short-lived...
ModTruss
7741 Commercial Lane, Allenton
INDUSTRY: Design-engineering
EMPLOYEES: Approximately 20
modtruss.com
On a Sunday afternoon in July, billionaire Elon Musk announced the rebranding of Twitter to “X,” promptly...
🔒 Post-pandemic office renovations aim to strike balance between collaborative space...
Several companies in southeastern Wisconsin have invested millions into office renovations over the past few years – a reflection of a national trend toward...
🔒 CNH Industrial nears completion of $69 million Mount Pleasant test...
CNH Industrial America is nearing completion of a new, $69 million test facility that has repurposed a former Mount Pleasant manufacturing plant.
🔒 Regal Rexnord shifting corporate HQ from Beloit to downtown Milwaukee
Regal Rexnord, a manufacturer of electric motors and power transmission components, is moving its corporate headquarters to downtown Milwaukee.
🔒 Q&A: Bradley Corp. leadership on the decision to sell the...
BizTimes Milwaukee recently connected with Bradley Corp. leadership to learn more about the decision to sell the company.
Regal Rexnord expected to shutter West Milwaukee plant by end of...
Beloit-based manufacturer Regal Rexnord is planning to shutter its West Milwaukee facility located at 4800 W. Mitchell St.
🔒 Froedtert, ThedaCare sign definitive agreement to merge into one health...
Froedtert Health and ThedaCare have approved a definitive agreement that outlines the process of merging into one health care system.
🔒 Rockwell Automation to acquire Canadian robotics company
Milwaukee-based Rockwell Automation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ontario, Canada-based Clearpath Robotics.
Harley-Davidson issues recall for 21 motorcycle models due to issue with...
Harley-Davidson is recalling 21 motorcycle models after the company discovered an issue with their rear shock absorber fasteners.
🔒 National Express Transit reducing Milwaukee area workforce by 140 people
National Express Transit is reducing the number of employees across its Milwaukee, Pewaukee and Waukesha locations by 140 workers.
Milwaukee’s Irish Fest sees 15% attendance boost in 2023 as executive...
CelticMKE, the nonprofit organization that produces Milwaukee’s Irish Fest, announced this week that this year’s event saw a 15% increase in attendance.
🔒 Wisconsin business leaders form consortium seeking regional tech hub designation,...
A consortium of 15 Wisconsin organizations has submitted an application to the federal government to pursue the designation of a regional tech hub.
