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Waukegan Steel to move headquarters from Illinois to Pleasant Prairie

06.12.26

Waukegan, Illinois-based steel fabrication company Waukegan Steel plans move its headquarters 13 miles north to Pleasant Prairie, according to site and operational […]

Snap-on acquires South Carolina diagnostics company for $100 million

06.10.26

Kenosha-based tool manufacturer Snap-on Inc. announced Tuesday that it has acquired Irmo, South Carolina-based Diesel Laptops for approximately $100 million in cash. Terms of […]

The Kenosha Area Business Alliance (KABA) awarded a Talent Recruitment Grant by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)

06.03.26

New effort will leverage Life Balanced Kenosha County brand to attract out-of-state talent and support local workforce needs The Kenosha […]

New Flexport Inc. fulfillment center will bring 300 jobs to Pleasant Prairie

05.19.26

Company expects to begin operations in August A global logistics and supply chain management company is planning to occupy a […]

Snap-On acquires United Kingdom-based manufacturer

05.05.26

Kenosha-based tool manufacturer Snap-on Inc. announced Tuesday that it has acquired Daventry, United Kingdom-based Hi-Force Group Holdings Ltd., a manufacturer of high-pressure hydraulic […]

Gateway Technical College names new president and CEO

05.04.26

Gateway Technical College, which has campuses and centers in Racine, Kenosha and Walworth counties, today announced that Veronique Vien Tran has been […]

Youth apprenticeship enrollment in Wisconsin once again hits record high

04.28.26

Wisconsin’s youth apprenticeship program for high school students continues to grow, marking its fifth consecutive year of record-breaking enrollment. The […]

Jockey celebrates 150th anniversary with flag raising

04.24.26

Jockey International is marking its 150th anniversary and a special event Wednesday raised that celebration to new heights. A flag […]

Snap-on sales up 5.8% in first quarter topping $1.2 billion

04.23.26

Kenosha-based tool manufacturer Snap-on on Thursday reported an increase in sales and earnings per share in its first quarter compared to last […]