Company acquires downtown Madison property In an expansion of its presence around the Badger state, Foxconn announced last week the acquisition of a landmark property at 1 West Main Street in downtown Madison, continuing the growth of its network of Wisconn Valley Innovation Centers. “The purchase of One West Main furthers Foxconn’s commitment to foster and retain regional talent, and build technical capabilities in South Central Wisconsin and across the entire state of Wisco

Additional sessions scheduled in Eau Claire, Green Bay On Wednesday, April 3, Gilbane | Exyte held an information session at Gateway Technical College’s SC Johnson iMET Center in Sturtevant to provide details about future BID packages and information about how contractors can participate in work related to construction projects for the Wisconn Valley Science & Technology Park in the Village of Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. A session was also held in Madison, with additional sess

Recently, Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Racine County and Village of Mount Pleasant officials announced that the Wisconn Valley Way road construction project will begin the week of April 15, weather permitting. Officials have also announced that Medford-based contractor James Peterson and Sons was awarded a $16.9 million contract to conduct the work. The new road will be open to traffic by the end of 2019, with various work finishing in 2020. Read more from

Foxconn Technology Group and its construction manager Gilbane | Exyte announced Thursday the five Wisconsin-based sub-contractors who are set to immediately commence construction at its Gen6 advanced manufacturing campus. The contracts carry a combined total value of $34 million and include work on utilities and roadways on site. Awarded sub-contractors include: Giles Engineering Associates Inc – Waukesha Staff Electric Company Inc. – Menomonee Falls Hoffman Construction Comp

In addition to Foxconn's announcement of awarded bids for utilities and roadway work, the company also announced that it will be issuing initial bid packages for the construction of the Gen6 fabrication facility and ancillary buildings in May 2019. Contractor information sessions have been scheduled for: April 3 at Gateway Technical College's SC Johnson iMET Center in Sturtevant April 10 at the MATC TRUAX Campus in Madison April 17 at the Chippewa Valley Technical College in

Recently, Mount Pleasant Village President David DeGroot shared his perspective on the future of the Village and what Foxconn's recently announced plans mean for the community. "The announcement certifies what will soon be happening in Racine County. LCD panels will be made in North America — and, more specifically, the Village of Mount Pleasant — by the end of 2020. From our village to around the globe, LCD screens will be made for industries like healthcare, education and s