Food service company builds new Cottage Grove facility
AtlantisValley Foods is breaking ground on a new 48,000 square-foot facility in Cottage Grove, according to a release from Iconica Inc., the designer and builder of the project.
Manufacturing
Spectrum Brands sells home improvement division for $4.3 billion
Middleton-based Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. has agreed to sell its hardware and home improvement division to Swedish-headquartered Assa Abloy for $4.3 billion in cash.
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Lessons from the Great Recession about COVID economic recovery
The long-term economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic will take years to ascertain fully. To overcome the economic challenges created by the pandemic and its fallout, it’s important to have a good initial understanding of the state of U.S. business creation and longevity prior to the current COVID-19 crisis.
Local cheese manufacturer purchases Athenos
Fitchburg-based Emmi Roth USA has purchased Athenos, a feta cheese company.
Fire causes $245K damage to local company
No injuries were reported from an oven fire at local aluminum supplier company Madison-Kipp Corp.
Report: Small business optimism up among all sectors except retail
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) announced the release of its NFIB Research Center’s quarterly Small Business Economic Trends industry report showing a growing optimism index in the construction, manufacturing, and services industries but a slight decrease for retailers.
New Glarus Brewery and CEO sued by shareholders
A handful of New Glarus Brewery shareholders have sued the New Glarus Brewery and President/CEO Deb Carey in Dane County circuit court.
Madison brewery closes, reopens under new ownership
Next Door Brewing Co. has closed but will reopen under new ownership as Starkweather Brewing at 2439 Atwood Ave.
Fisker plans to build EVs at Foxconn site hit snag
State rules barring automakers from selling directly to consumers have emerged as a stumbling block for Fisker Inc.’s plans to make low-cost electric vehicles at Foxconn’s industrial site in Mount Pleasant.
PBE Jobbers Warehouse sold
Madison-based PBE Jobbers Warehouse Inc. has been acquired by National Oak Distributors Inc.
TIF district could contribute $2.1M to southeast Madison development
The city is considering a $2.1 million investment to help developer HSA Commercial Real Estate with a phased project on part of the GE Healthcare property at 3030 Ohmeda Drive.
Madison gluten-free brewery plans expansion
ALT Brew of Madison is planning a $500,000 expansion to increase production and expand distribution outside of Wisconsin.
Madison plays host to unique maker competition
What could you create in 48 hours if you had all the tools and talent you might need right at your fingertips? A collection of local makers and amateur inventors from all walks of life plan to find out when the Make48 invention competition comes to Madison Aug. 12–14.
Midwest Prototyping acquired by Connecticut company
Blue Mounds-based Midwest Prototyping has been sold to Prototek Holdings in New Hampshire, Connecticut.
Brewpub proposes separate production facility
Young Blood Beer Co. announced they will remodel an industrial space for a production brewery.
Springs Window Fashions sold
Middleton-based Springs Window Fashions has been acquired by Clearlake Capital Group.
Local companies selected for innovation award finalists
Eleven Dane County companies were among 29 companies and nonprofit organizations selected as finalists for the 2021 Wisconsin Innovation Awards from more than 330 nominations from around the state.
Spectrum subsidiary agrees to $95K EPA fine
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced this week that United Industries Corp. of Vinita Park, Missouri — a subsidiary of Middleton-based Spectrum Brands Inc. that makes herbicides and pesticides — has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $95,000.
Aprilaire sales surge, company to add 50 employees
Aprilaire, a subsidiary of Madison-based Research Products Corp., has seen a boom in sales and is now looking to hire 50 more employees at its manufacturing facility in Poynette.
