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.
InSinkErator to be acquired by Whirlpool in $3 billion deal
Mount Pleasant-based InSinkErator, a manufacturer of food waste disposers and instant hot water dispensers for home and commercial use, has been acquired by Benton Harbor, Michigan-based home appliance manufacturer Whirlpool Corp. in a $3 billion all-cash transaction.
🔒 SoFresh raises another $3.3 million to help growth into new...
Kenosha-based SoFresh, Inc. has raised another $3.3 million that will be used to support the company as it ventures into new food markets. That’s according to an Aug. 2 SEC filing that shows SoFresh has raised a total of $5.6 million over its lifetime.
🔒 Komatsu Mining finalizing cleanup report related to Menomonee River oil...
Following a December oil spill that occurred at Komatsu Mining Corp.’s facility at 4400 W. National Ave. in West Milwaukee, the company has entered the final stage of wrapping up their cleanup project with the DNR.
Wisconsin is helping create a 1,100-mile EV route along Lake Michigan
Wisconsin, along with three other midwestern states, has entered into an agreement to begin a collaborative project that will create a route for electric vehicles stretching along 1,100 miles of drivable shoreline around Lake Michigan.
🔒 Inpro acquires North Carolina window shade manufacturer
Muskego-based Inpro Corp., a manufacturer of door and wall protection products, washroom systems, expansion joint systems, privacy systems and architectural signage, has acquired Charlotte, North Carolina-based WT Shade.
Whitewater-based RoofMarketplace raises $5 million
Whitewater-based RoofMarketplace, Inc., an online marketplace platform used by insurance carriers and roofing contractors to fulfill roofing claims, has completed a $5 million Series A funding round that will be used to accelerate its growth and technology development.
🔒 Materion opens new advanced chemical solutions facility in Milwaukee
Mayfield Heights, Ohio-based Materion Corp., a global supplier of specialty materials including alloys, beryllium products, composite/clad metals and more, has opened a new 150,000-square-foot facility in Milwaukee.
Schawk USA facility in New Berlin will permanently close
Des Plaines, Illinois-based Schawk USA Inc., a global packaging and brand experience company, is ceasing operations at its New Berlin facility located at 2650...
New startup incubator coming to UWM’s College of Business this fall
A new resource for budding businesses spanning across all industries is now available. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has officially launched its Innovation Incubator aimed...
🔒 Milwaukee-based Data Holdings acquires data center company Stack41
Milwaukee-based Data Holdings, a Tier III+ data center owned by the Potawatomi Business Development Corporation, has acquired Milwaukee-based Stack41, a Data Center as a...
Milwaukee Succeeds executive director retiring this fall
After seven years of serving as Milwaukee Succeeds’ executive director, Danae Davis has announced plans to retire this fall. Milwaukee Succeeds is a part...
Marquette professor gets $1.8 million grant for work that can create...
Another Marquette University professor is getting a grant to help fund their research. Joseph Clark, associate professor of chemistry, has been named as the...
