Staying Competitive: Wisconsin Governor Emphasizes Tax Credits

Newly recalled Governor Walker emphasizes the significance of state administered tax credits, which provide incentives for businesses to invest in equipment and training initiatives, during plant tour of a custom manufacturer.

Michael Dougherty, the president and chief executive officer of D&S Manufacturing (Black River Falls, WI), announced that newly recalled Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker toured the company’s facility in May. According to John Barkley, the general manager of the company, Walker focused his remarks on the importance of manufacturing in the state of Wisconsin and government’s role in helping corporations remain competitive in today’s challenging global market.

Specifically, the governor emphasized the significance of state administered tax credits, which provide incentives for businesses to invest in equipment and training initiatives. During his visit, Walker had the opportunity to interact with a number of employees within various areas of the company.

For more than 40 years, ISO 9001:2008-certified D&S Manufacturing has served as a custom manufacturer of exceptional quality large scale components, assemblies and complete weldments for a broad cross-section of well-respected corporations that include Caterpillar, Oshkosh Corporation, Parkson, The Trane Company and CNH. The company’s extensive capabilities include technologically superior machining, laser, high definition plasma and oxy-fuel cutting, as well as manual and robotic welding. These resources are complemented by diverse value-added services ranging from liquid spray painting and shot blasting to assembly and testing.

A dedicated and highly skilled workforce lives a commitment to superior project management, exceptional quality, accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement. www.dsmfg.com