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HUSCO to Invest $30 Million at Two Plants, Add 165 jobs
Husco International Inc., a Waukesha maker of industrial hydraulic controls, will invest about $30 million to expand manufacturing capabilities at its Waukesha and Whitewater factories, creating 165 jobs, the state said Thursday. The Waukesha plant will receive $400,000 in tax credits from the Economic Development Tax Credit Program from the Department of Commerce. The $8 million project is expected to […]
Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel: Iowa’s Gain may Mean Losses at Waukesha Factory
Date: March 22, 2008 HUSCO Internationals decision to expand in Iowa is not only an economic development loss for Wisconsin but probably will mean job cuts at the firms Waukesha factory, the firms chairman and chief executive said Friday. Augustin A. Ramirez said Iowa offered financial incentives worth more than four times those extended by Wisconsin in its efforts […]
Autocar Professional – Feb 2008 – HUSCO homes in on India
HUSCO International, the leading global supplier of hydraulic valves for backhoe loaders with a 60 percent market share, has identified India as its second engineering R&D location outside the US and an exciting prospective market for its automotive products – electronic actuators and solenoid valve.
Speech at the Grand Opening of HUSCO’s new facility in Pune, India
Wednesday, October 31, 2007 Gus Ramirez’ speech at the Grand Opening of HUSCO’s new facility in Pune, India – October 31, 2007 The Journey The road to Pune started in 1996 when I first visited China and recognized it as one of the growth engines which would provide long term growth for the world economy and our industry. […]
HUSCO’s Grand Opening in Pune, India
At Talegaon, Pune – November 01, 2007 – HUSCO International, one of the worlds largest manufacturer of hydraulic and electrohydraulic controls for construction, industrial and agricultural equipment, announced the inauguration of their first R&D and manufacturing facility in India at the Talegaon Industrial Area, Pune, today. HUSCO Hydraulics Pvt Ltd. started R&D and production activities in July 2007 at this facility, which is […]
Speech to Association for Corporate Growth
Friday, May 04, 2007 SPEECH 3/9/07, Association for Corporate Growth THE HUSCO STORY THE JOURNEY (1986 – 2006) Good afternoon. This is my second time to speak to this distinguished group, and I look forward to updating you on the HUSCO story. Since we have attendees who may not know HUSCO, I would like to provide a description of […]
Making Enron Look like a Fly on an Elephant
Monday, August 21, 2006 Retiree benefits have been a topic of discussion at HUSCO for the past twelve months. In this article, I would like to review major societal issues that will be facing us in the very near term due to promises made by companies and especially governmental agencies which cannot be reasonably met.
Austin Ramirez to Rejoin HUSCO as Director of Strategic Planning and Business Development
For Immediate Release Contact: Agustin A. Ramirez Austin Ramirez who recently completed his MBA at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business has rejoined HUSCO effective July 1, 2006. At commencement June 16, Austin was recognized as an Arjay Miller Scholar for outstanding academic performance.
The Business Journal: State officials go cheap and lose out
The Business Journal of Milwaukee – by Rich Rovito The state of Wisconsin offered Husco International Inc. $850,000 in financial incentives to put a factory in southwest Wisconsin – far less than the $4.5 million the Waukesha manufacturer will get for opening the plant in Iowa.
Reflections – 20th Anniversary Speech
Friday, December 09, 2005 Anniversaries for me are a time for celebration and recognition, but they are also a time for reflection. So if you would bear with me, I would like to reflect on the past 20 years and what it portends for the future.