Eric Decker

As global populations rise and the middle class emerges in developing countries like China, India, Brazil and others, the demand for food is increasing. As countries clear more land and improve farming practices, they are increasing the use of fertilizer, which has helped drive the demand for pot ash, a mined mineral that is a raw ingredient in many fertilizers.

Businesses increased their demand for industrial machinery, computers and automobiles in March, lifting factory orders for the fifth consecutive month, according to the latest...

Milwaukee was once known as "The Machine Tool Shop of the World" because of its strong industrial output. Companies such as Falk, A.O. Smith, Briggs & Stratton and Allis Chalmers were symbolic of the region's robust factory capacity that exported products throughout the world.

Briggs & Stratton Corp. 12301 W. Wirth St., Wauwatosa Industry: Lawn and garden power equipment and related power equipment, backup power...

In a quiet corner of Milwaukee's Haymarket Square, a small neighborhood just northwest of downtown, is tucked a global force in restoring, retrofitting and rebuilding some of the world's rarest and most powerful cars.

Ruud Lighting Inc. 9201 Washington Ave., Racine Industry: Commercial lighting fixtures, including its BetaLED division, which makes commercial LED lights for...

To most in the business community, the name Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP usually means accounting and tax-related services.

When the $4.1 billion acquisition of Marshall & Ilsley Corp. by Toronto-based BMO Financial Group closes, Wisconsin's financial landscape will be the forever changed.

The mergers and acquisitions market has improved significantly since the Great Recession, and buy-sell activity has steadily gained momentum during the last 18 months.

Mike Malatesta President Advanced Waste Services Inc. 1126 S. 70th St., Suite N408B, West Allis www.advancedwasteservices.com Innovation has...

Mary Isbister President GenMet 10245 N. Enterprise Dr., Mequon www.genmet.com Fast growth, creativity and innovation are core...

Runners in southeastern Wisconsin have many choices when it comes time to buy a new pair of shoes, take a specialized course or even have their stride analyzed for peak performance and form.