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Ramirez Family Invests in Lean Healthcare

The Agustin A. Ramirez, Jr. Family Foundation has pledged $1 million dollars to launch the Ramirez Lean Scholars Program, a joint initiative between the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE), aimed to help train a new generation of scholars in lean healthcare management techniques. Gus Ramirez, the Executive Chairman […]

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HUSCO Recognized as 2014 Wisconsin Business of the Year

Celebrating its 27th year, the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award recognizes manufacturers for their innovation, investment in cutting-edge technology, and contribution to the vibrancy of the state’s economy. This year’s seven winners were selected from among 40 nominees by an independent panel of judges representing manufacturing, service and the public sector. HUSCO International received […]

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HUSCO Appoints New General Counsel

HUSCO International, a global leader in the design and manufacture of hydraulic components, today announced the appointment of Michael M. Grebe as Executive Vice President & General Counsel. “Michael possesses tremendous legal and business expertise across a variety of practice areas,” said Austin Ramirez, President & CEO of HUSCO International. “Our company has more than […]

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HUSCO and the Ramirez Family Honored by Ford

The Ford Hispanic Network (FHN) has selected HUSCO International as the recipient of the 2014 Espiritu de la Comunidad Award. This award recognizes leadership and service to the Hispanic community. This year the FHN is honoring HUSCO for its long history of service and efforts in support of the Hispanic Community in the greater Milwaukee […]

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Ramirez Foundation helps facilitate important YMCA transaction

By understanding the respective needs of the Milwaukee YMCA and the Waukesha YMCA, Gus and Austin helped facilitate a transaction which will enable the Milwaukee YMCA to emerge from bankruptcy.  The transaction consists of the Waukesha YMCA Association buying three suburban YMCAs from the Milwaukee YMCA.  These facilities are the Southwest Y, West Suburban Y, […]

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Agustin Ramirez Inducted into the AEM Hall of Fame

For over 30 years, Agustin “Gus” Ramirez has been making an impact in the mobile hydraulic control landscape and this year the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has selected Gus for inclusion into the elite club of individuals who have positively shaped today’s off-highway equipment industry. Started in 1993 as an independent organization by Construction […]

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HUSCO International Named a Global Growth Growth Company by the World Economic Forum

The World Economic Forum selects firms for international recognition as Global Growth Companies. These firms are chosen from only the most dynamic companies throughout the world. 2014 has seen HUSCO International achieve this world-wide recognition. To meet the criteria for nomination, a firm has to exhibit the following: sustained high growth over the last three to five years, measurable positive […]

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HUSCO CFO Todd Hoytink Recognized as CFO of the Year

The Milwaukee Business Journal has officially named HUSCO CFO, Todd Hoytink, to its list of 2014 CFO of the year winners. The list represents a talented group of individuals working behind the scenes to ensure the success of their companies and organizations. A group of judges from the Milwaukee Business Journal selected 14 winners from a range of large […]

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HUSCO Receives Award for Continuous Improvement NACCO Material Handling Group

The unique partnership HUSCO crafts with each of their customers is highlighted once again by receiving NACCO’s Continuous Improvement award. Central to this recognition are the 9550 and 9650 main hydraulic control valves that are used in the company’s Hyster and Yale brand Class 4, 5 and 8 forklifts. Both valves were developed specifically for […]

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Austin Ramirez Named Young Global Leader

The World Economic Forum announced today that Austin Ramirez has been named to the Young Global Leaders (YGL) Class of 2014.  Ramirez joins 214 honorees from 66 countries and all sectors of society that are being recognized for their professional achievement and commitment to society. Upon notification of his nomination Ramirez remarked that he was “humbled by the opportunity to […]

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