OSHA violations total more than $676,000 for Sun Prairie company
The U.S. Department of Labor has fined Sun Prairie-based Didion Milling more than $676,000 for workplace safety violations that led to the death of a worker last year.
Manufacturing
Partnership produces 'Anniversary Ale'
Kramer Madison and The Lone Girl Brewing Co., located at 114 East Main St. in Waunakee, have teamed up to produce a limited-edition Golden Sour Anniversary Ale beer to commemorate the anniversaries of the two companies.
MadREP and CARPC secure investment for region
The Madison Region Economic Partnership (MadREP) and the Capital Area Regional Planning Commission (CARPC) announced a $200,000 initiative to support economic recovery in the region.
Making the invisible visible
Among the things the COVID-19 pandemic shed light on, indoor air quality nears the top of the list. While COVID-19 has been detrimental to a number of industries, one local company that has actually grown as a result of the pandemic is Aprilaire.
Dane County Small Business Awards winners announced
For 39 years, the Dane County Small Business Awards have put the spotlight on small businesses and the contributions they make to the local economy.
Madison startup makes zero-waste foods easy
With all the attention single-use plastics have received for their detrimental effect on the environment, it should come as little surprise that a Madison startup has begun cornering the local market on zero-waste food products.
UW to partner with electric vehicle startup
Canoo, a California startup developing electric vans and trucks, will partner with the University of Wisconsin–Madison to create an electric propulsion research center on campus.
Stoughton ramps up chassis production, hires hundreds
As hefty tariffs are applied to certain Chinese imports, Stoughton Trailers LLC is rebuilding its chassis production line and hiring hundreds of employees.
The green in “going green” also refers to money
When the term green energy is used, it’s most often used in the context of the environmental benefits, but there also is an economic component — a strong economic component — because a clean environment is vital for business development.
Tribe 9 Foods acquires Carla’s Pasta
Madison-based specialty food company Tribe 9 has agreed to purchase Carla’s Pasta for $26.3 million.
Spectrum to acquire Rejuvenate for $300 million
Middleton-based Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. has agreed to acquire For Life Products LLC, a manufacturer of household cleaning and maintenance products that does business under the name Rejuvenate.
Renegotiated Foxconn agreement to save $2.77 billion
A renegotiated deal between the state and Foxconn Technology Group is an $80 million, six-year agreement that will save taxpayers an estimated $2.77 billion.
Foxconn, state reach new agreement
Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer Foxconn Technology Group has negotiated a new deal with Gov. Tony Evers for a scaled-back manufacturing facility in exchange for reduced tax breaks.
Harley-Davidson recalls over 31,000 motorcycles
Milwaukee-based motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson Motor Co. is voluntarily recalling 31,000 Sportster motorcycles for headlight failures.
Catalent completes expansion
New Jersey-based Catalent Biologics has completed the expansion of two new suites at its biologics drug substance development and manufacturing facility in Madison.
RAS breaks ground on manufacturing facility
Robotic Automation Systems, an automation and robotics manufacturer for the plastics industry, has broken ground on its 13,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in the Waunakee Business and Industrial Park.
EVCO Plastics adds on with new space, facility
Madison-based EVCO Plastics is adding 13,000 square feet to its AMP facility in DeForest.
Madison ranks high for women in STEM jobs
Achieving greater diversity in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics has long been an uphill battle, but signs are pointing to steady — albeit noticeably slow — growth in the number of women being employed in the sector. Perhaps not surprisingly, Madison is helping lead the way.
Today show features Madison teen entrepreneur
The small business spotlight highlighted Hamdan’s company, The World of Bamboo, which uses bamboo in handmade products such as toothbrushes.
WMC: Manufacturers should be prioritized for vaccine
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce has urged Gov. Tony Evers and the Department of Health Services to include essential manufacturing workers in the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan.
