Madison manufacturer sold
SmartSkim, a Madison-based manufacturer of equipment for separating oil and recycling coolant, has been sold to Oconomowoc-based Sentry Equipment Corp.
Manufacturing
Local company named exporter of the year
Madison makeup company Graftobian has been named the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Wisconsin Small Business Exporter of the Year.
Local brewery adds new leadership, investors, and plans expansion
Verona-based Wisconsin Brewing Co. has added seven new investors and plans to triple the size of its 21,000-square-foot Verona Technology Park facility.
Madison mattress stores change ownership
Two Verlo Mattress stores in Madison have changed ownership.
Sonic Foundry closes on public offering
Madison-based Sonic Foundry Inc. announced the closing of its public offering of 1.7 million shares of common stock at $2.55 per share.
6 ways to make the most of Small Business Week
Wisconsin small businesses may not, by definition, be large, but their economic impact is.
ATIS opens office in Madison
American Testing and Inspection Services (ATIS), the largest full-service elevator management, inspection, and consulting services company in the U.S., has opened a new office in Madison.
Organizations reaffirm partnership for water stewardship programs
The Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP), the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council (WSBC), and The Water Council announced they have recommitted their strategic partnership for a statewide approach to improving corporate water stewardship systems.
Saris to host an open-to-the-public fundraiser to support bikeparks in the Madison area
Madison-based manufacturer Saris is hosting its 16th Saris Gala fundraiser benefiting The Saris Foundation in support of building bike parks for kids throughout the Madison area.
5 ways to support Black-owned businesses year-round
As we recognize Black history throughout the month of February, it’s important to take time to support and highlight the Black entrepreneurs leading trustworthy businesses and providing opportunities across Greater Madison.
Tyranena plans expansion
Tyranenna Brewing Co. has won approval in Lake Mills for a taproom and beer garden in the city’s downtown at 203 N. Main Street.
Spectrum Brands to acquire appliance and cookware business
Middleton-headquartered Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the home appliances and cookware categories of Tristar Products Inc. for $325 million in cash at closing.
American Girl announces office, warehouse relocation
Middleton-based toy manufacturer American Girl plans to relocate its corporate offices and consolidate its warehouse operations.
Stoughton Trailers expands chassis production to Waco, Texas
he Waco facility is now under construction and is expected to be completed by March 2022.
Finding qualified workers has been difficult, manufacturers respond creatively
A survey from the Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing and Productivity found that 83% of respondents said finding qualified workers for new and open positions was “difficult” in 2021, but some area manufacturers have creative solutions.
Madison execs wish big for 2022
2021 was in many ways just 2020 Part 2, and like most sequels that meant it left a lot to be desired. But not everything about this year was bad.
Tormach Inc. moves to new Madison headquarters
Tormach Inc., a supplier of compact computer numerical control (CNC) machines, announced it has expanded its domestic and international operations by moving to a new corporate headquarters facility in Madison and entering into a distribution agreement with CNC Machine Tools Ltd. of Snetterton, Norfolk, England.
Arrowhead to build new manufacturing and lab facilities in Verona
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc. has completed a transaction to purchase 13 acres of land in the Verona Technology Park, the planned site of an approximately 140,000-square-foot drug manufacturing facility and an approximately 115,000-square-foot laboratory.
New program establishes partnership between engineers and entrepreneurs
A unique public-private collaboration between the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Engineering and growth capital firm WISC Partners will connect regional technology companies with university engineering experts.
Spectrum, UW–Platteville partnership allows students to design products
Middleton-based Spectrum Brands and the University of Wisconsin-Platteville will partner to give students a chance to contribute to the design of household appliances.
