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Employees set Fox Valley Metal Tech apart
At Fox Valley Metal Tech, employees are the key to the Green Bay fabricator's success.
New North: Hard work pays off
2015 will see the reaping of benefits from the hard work done by leaders of New North Inc., the regional economic and marketing organization covering 18 counties in northeast and central Wisconsin.
Manufacturers forge partnerships to create the future workforce
Mark Kaiser, president and CEO of Lindquist Machines in Green Bay, sees the future of manufacturing in a suite of classrooms at Green Bay West High School.
WOW Logistics’ Cheese-handling sets it apart
Cheese production doesn’t end when it leaves a manufacturing plant; it needs to go somewhere to age. Chance are, the cheese in your refrigerator right now spent time in a WOW Logistics refrigerated warehouse.
J.J. Keller adapts to industry evolution
When Jack Keller began J.J. Keller & Associates in 1953, the transportation industry looked very different than it does today. Keller’s first product was a paper log book to help truck drivers track their mileage.
Location: the key to state’s fast-growing logistics industry
Looking at a map of the United States, Wisconsin doesn’t jump out as a transportation and logistics hot spot, but appearances can be deceiving. Even though it’s bordered by two Great Lakes, the Badger State is well-known throughout the country for its strong ground transportation companies and their ability to get products quickly to customers.
Delta Dental puts customers first
More than 700,000 Wisconsin residents rely on Delta Dental of Wisconsin for their dental insurance coverage. Headquartered in Stevens Point, the company is part of the larger Delta Dental network. Nationwide, Delta Dental provides insurance to more than 60 million Americans – about one third of the total domestic market.
Associated Bank puts customers first
When it comes to customers, financial institutions must strike a balance between serving in-person customers and those who bank remotely.
American Family Ventures: investing in its industry’s future
The insurance industry and entrepreneurship don’t normally go hand-in-hand, but American Family Ventures is looking to change that.
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING: Demand fuels Kohler Power Systems’ success
With consumers and businesses relying more than ever on electricity, the market for generators has never been better. And Kohler Power Systems is developing unique, reliable products to meet the growing need. “We’ve seen increased global demand for backup power generators, and Super Storm Sandy, Hurricane Katrina and recent ice storms have created problems maintaining reliable power on an aging U.S. power grid,” said Vito Minneci, vice president of marketing for Kohler Power Systems. “Power failures are increasing in size and severity at the same time we rely on electricity to power computers and other electronic devices. It’s a major part of our daily lives.”
MadREP New name, new identity
The right name can make all the difference. That's what the Madison Region Economic Partnership (MadREP) is discovering. The economic development group formerly known as THRIVE changed its name during 2013 and is already seeing results.
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING: Technology drives Jagemann Stamping forward
Jagemann Stamping Company has changed a lot since its founding in 1946. Back then, employees of the Manitowoc company used hand-fed single operation presses to make short-run orders. Today, the company uses state-of-the-art equipment to fulfill precise orders – many of which are for the automotive industry.