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Wausau Paper ends 114 years of papermaking in Wisconsin

May 21, 2013 in Pierce County Herald

Wisconsin Business — A Wausau firm ended 114 years of paper-making in Wisconsin yesterday. The Wausau Paper Corporation signed a final agreement to sell its mills in Rhinelander and Mosinee to a new company sponsored by KPS Capital Partners of New York.
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Jury says Kohler must pay firm $10 million for patent violation

May 20, 2013 in Pierce County Herald

Wisconsin Business — A federal jury has told the Kohler Company to pay almost $10-million to a Massachusetts firm, for infringing on two patents. Continue Reading

Aptar Group plans expansion in Mukwonago

May 7, 2013 in Pierce County Herald

Wisconsin Business — A company that makes caps, valves, and pumps for food-and-household products is working on a $50-million expansion for its plant in Mukwonago.
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Merger to create state’s, nation’s largest specialty paper company

May 4, 2013 in Pierce County Herald

The merger of four Wisconsin paper mills will create the state’s biggest papermaking company, measured by total jobs Continue Reading

KPS signs deal with Wausau Paper to form large specialy paper company

April 23, 2013 in Pierce County Herald

Wisconsin Business — The reported buyer of paper mills in Kaukauna and De Pere plans to combine those operations with mills in Mosinee and Rhinelander to form what is says will be one of the leading specialty paper companies in North America. Continue Reading

Pewaukee company moving half its jobs to Mexico

April 23, 2013 in Pierce County Herald

Wisconsin Business — A Pewaukee company which makes electrical equipment says it is moving more than half of its jobs to Mexico. Continue Reading

Ampco Pumps planning expansion

April 3, 2013 in Pierce County Herald

Wisconsin Business – Glendale-based Ampco Pumps plans to break ground next May on an expansion which will nearly double its headquarters and could possibly mean the addition of 30 jobs. Continue Reading

State Business Briefs: Telemark Resort to stay open after rumors of its closing

March 30, 2013 in Pierce County Herald

People living near Cable have heard the story before Telemark Resort was closing for good. Media reports picked it up and members of the local chamber of commerce relayed the rumor. But, Telemark manager Robin Bucholz says it’s not true. Continue Reading

Humana Inc. plans to hire 75 more persons for Green Bay office

March 20, 2013 in Pierce County Herald

Wisconsin Business — Humana Incorporated plans to hire another 75 customer-care specialists at its office in the Green Bay area. Continue Reading

BRP of Racine to add new product line

March 19, 2013 in Pierce County Herald

Wisconsin Business — A maker of outboard boat engines in Racine County is adding a new product line but for now, at least, it’s not adding new employees. Continue Reading