Trane: Barron, Wis., school, community center and hospital share energy efficient wood-fired plant for HVAC needs
BARRON, Wis., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Barron School District is using an innovative and environmentally-friendly means to heat and cool their high school -- and neighboring facilities. A wood-fired water plant supplies steam heat to Barron High School, Woodland Elementary School and Barron Hospital. Recently, the district saw an opportunity to expand on this and further benefit the community.
The...
Harley-Davidson, Inc. declares dividend
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of $0.33 per share for the third quarter of 2008. The dividend is payable October 10, 2008 to the holders of record of the Company's common stock on October 1, 2008.
Company Background
Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for the group...
Kohl’s: Donates $500,000 to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Ike relief efforts
Kohl’s also encourages its associates to volunteer in impacted communities
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) announced a $500,000 cash donation toward Hurricane Ike relief efforts in the Gulf Coast region. Kohl’s is providing this donation to the American Red Cross, which is delivering much-needed emergency assistance in the hurricane-impacted areas.
In addition to a financial contribution, Kohl’s is encouraging its...
Modine expands commercial separated combustion unit heater line with launch of tubular heat exchanger design
RACINE, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Modine Manufacturing Company, a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, has launched its newest commercial heating solution –separated combustion, tubular heat exchanger, gas-fired unit heaters. Built on the successful residential Hot Dawg ® platform, the new line offers seven sizes rated from 150,000 to 400,000 BTUs per hour and is designed to withstand the...
Actuant Signs Agreement to Acquire the Cortland Companies
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Actuant Corporation (NYSE:ATU) announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire the stock of the Cortland Companies (“Cortland”) from an investor group lead by Cortec Group. The purchase is subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions, and is expected to close within 30 days. Total consideration for the transaction is approximately $230 million which will...
WisBusiness: Fitchburg picked as ideal spot for fortified data center
By Brian E. Clark
WisBusiness.com
FITCHBURG – There’s no such thing as too much security or toughness when it comes to data centers.
That’s the thinking of the TEAM Companies, an Iowa-based firm that recently opened a new Tier 3 facility in the Fitchburg Technology Campus. CDW Berbee is the anchor tenant for the center.
The "Tier 3" classification means the...
(WisBusiness) WED News Summary — 17 Sept. 2008
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-- The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that it is consolidating business recovery centers and disaster loan outreach centers in Wisconsin based on the level of activities. The Centers located in Sauk and Jefferson counties will close on Sept. 19 at the close of business. The centers located in Fond du Lac and Milwaukee counties...
WisBusiness: Doyle announces $7.3M for ‘clean energy’ companies
WisBusiness Staff
Gov. Jim Doyle today announced $7.3 million in grants and loans for "clean energy" companies, including nearly $2.5 million for eight Madison-area businesses.
The funds come from the Wisconsin Energy Independence Fund, and Doyle said investments in new technologies will help to wean the country off the foreign oil usage that threatens national security and the environment.
"We are...
