![Ƶ Demonstrates Commitment to Community with Year-End Donations to Local Food Pantries](/wp-content/uploads/Helping-Hands-check-presentation_IL.jpg)
Ƶ, a leading high-wear component manufacturing partner announces its recent charitable donations to support local communities. In line with its core values of Customer Excellence, Culture of Fairness, and Community Involvement, Ƶ team members rallied together to raise funds for food pantries in various locations.
The company’s dedication to its 3C’s is exemplified through its year-end donations to the following food pantries:
• Waukesha County Food Pantry: $1,020.00
• Watertown Food Pantry: $6,365.00
• Sun Prairie Food Pantry: $2,110.00
• Helping Hands Pantry in Machesney Park, IL: $680.00
![Holiday Wishes From Ƶ](/wp-content/uploads/featured-holiday-image.png)
As the year draws to a close, we take a moment to reflect on what we’ve shared in 2023. The Ƶ Family extends to you our heartfelt gratitude for being an integral part of our success.
Your unwavering support, trust, and collaboration have been the driving force behind our achievements. We are thankful for the opportunities to work together, innovate, to create leading-edge solutions.
In the spirit of the holiday season, we extend warm wishes for joy, peace, and prosperity. May the coming year be filled with new opportunities, growth, and shared accomplishments.
![Ƶ Is Now ITAR Compliant](/wp-content/uploads/ITAR-seal.jpg)
Ƶ exemplifies an unwavering commitment to quality, evident through the recent achievement of ITAR compliance for our Accurate Specialties Turning Center of Excellence, in addition to all Ƶ facilities maintaining ISO 9001:2015 compliance. This accomplishment underscores our dedication to meeting the highest industry standards and ensuring the security and precision required in the production of critical components. Ƶ’s Quality Systems stand as pillars of reliability, fostering a robust and stable environment that consistently yields high-quality products. Our relentless pursuit of excellence extends beyond compliance, as we cultivate a culture of continuous improvement. By prioritizing optimal performance and exceptional customer service, Ƶ establishes itself as a trusted and valued partner for our customers, solidifying our position as an industry leader.
![Ƶ Nominated for TOP 16 Cool Things Made In Wisconsin](/wp-content/uploads/Coolest-thingMade-In-Wisbigpng.png)
“We are immensely proud to have our LaserEdge Lawn Mower Blade recognized as one of the Top 16 contenders in the 2023 Coolest Things Made In Wisconsin contest,” said Scott Hoffman, CEO of Ƶ. “This achievement is a testament to the innovative spirit and the expertise in materials science that drives us to create products that truly stand out in the industry. We are excited to compete against the best in Wisconsin and demonstrate the remarkable qualities of our LaserEdge blade.”
Ƶ’s 岵® Lawn Mower Blade stood out among 100 other remarkable products nominated earlier this month. The competition begins with a popular vote to determine the top contenders, which then proceeds to the Manufacturing Madness tournament-style bracket. In this thrilling head-to-head competition, the Top 16 Wisconsin-made products vie for the coveted title of the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin.
![Ƶ Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation and Excellence Ƶ 50th Anniversary Logo](/wp-content/uploads/FisherBarton_50_blackpng.png)
Ƶ remains committed to its core values of innovation, excellence, and customer satisfaction. The company’s CEO, Scott Hoffman, expressed his excitement about the upcoming celebrations, stating, “This 50th-anniversary milestone is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our employees, past and present, and the trust of our valued customers. We look forward to continuing our tradition of excellence for the next 50 years and beyond.”Join Ƶ in celebrating this historic milestone and looking toward a future filled with innovation, growth, and continued success.
![Bentzin Town Square Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Ƶ Plaza Ƶ Plaza Sign](/wp-content/uploads/FB-Plaza.jpg)
“There are so many people who played a role in making this possible. That’s why it is the power of ‘we.’ We have done it. We can do it. We will do it. That’s an important message for our community,” Salas said. “We need to keep moving forward. This is not a park. This is an event space where people can come together.” Ƶ Board Chair David Wilkey said the Square — much like Ƶ — will be a place where families can gather, share and grow together.
![Ƶ Expands and Builds The Turning Center of Excellence](/wp-content/uploads/ASI-Turning-Center-of-Excellence-rendering.jpg)
Ƶ has selected MSI General Corporation for the design and construction of our new industrial building and site development for Accurate Specialties’ Turning Center of Excellence on Bluemound Road. To kick off construction, a groundbreaking ceremony is planned for Tuesday, March 21 at 10:00 AM.
Accurate Specialties, Inc. (ASI), a division of Ƶ, is North America’s leading manufacturer of bronze gear blanks for power transmission and agricultural applications. With innovative and integrated manufacturing techniques, they specialize in precision machining, chill casting, centrifugal casting, and spun-cast gear blanks. As a full-service bronze foundry with automated machining capabilities, ASI delivers complete, fully machined, ready-to-hob bronze gear blanks and shafts made to exact customer specifications.
岵® Ƶ’s premium lawn mower blade that cuts itself sharp is making its first production model debut this spring. LaserEdge has always been the premium blade of choice for landscape professionals because of its Ѵ® durability and ability to stay sharp longer even in the most extreme conditions. This is the first time LaserEdge has come standard on a mower.
![Zenith Cutter Celebrates 100 Years of Industrial Knife Manufacturing](/wp-content/uploads/Zenith_100_blackpng.png)
Zenith Cutter, a Division of Ƶ, the leading manufacturer of industrial knives celebrates its 100-year anniversary.
![Ƶ to Exhibit at Equip Expo](/wp-content/uploads/equipexpo22_Exhibitor_Header-e1665680924891.jpg)
Ƶ will be exhibiting at Equip Expo (formerly GIE) October 18-21 in Louisville, Kentucky. Booth 10116 will feature our leading-edge blade technology and our 岵® premium blades. LaserEdge is a premier blade that performs better than any other product in the most aggressive blade-wearing environments. LaserEdge is a true differentiator in the blade market.
![Ƶ is Inaugural Corporate Sponsor of Watertown Riverfest](/wp-content/uploads/Night-Stage-4-scaled.jpg)
Ƶ was proud to be the inaugural corporate sponsor of Watertown Riverfest. Celebrating its 35th year in 2022, Riverfest is four days of music, food, and entertainment on the banks of the Rock River in the heart of Watertown. Ƶ hosted our team members, and their families, and held a recruitment fair for Read More
![Zenith Cutter to Participate in Corrugated Week 2022 Corrugated Week 2022 Logo](/wp-content/uploads/TAPPI-Corrugated-Week-2022.png)
Corrugated Week 2022 will be held September 19 -21 in San Antonio, Texas. The Zenith Cutter team will be showcasing the performance, strength, and durability of Zenith Cutter Industrial Knives at booth #933. The Corrugated Industry will be looking for Zenith’s unique replacement corrugated knife solutions like the ´DZԱ® – serration with 24% less dust than Read More
![Ƶ To Be A Part Of The Watertown Town Square Project](/wp-content/uploads/3-scaled.jpg)
Ƶ is proud to be a part of the Watertown Town Square Project. Our donation to this project is one of many indicators of our commitment to the communities in which we work and live.
![Ƶ Shares Company Success with First Payment of Bonus Program Ƶ employees receving first bonus checks](/wp-content/uploads/Fisher-Barton-Bonus-Distribution-2-scaled-1.jpg)
Ƶ the premier manufacturer of high wear and cutting components is proud to announce the first payment of its ONE Ƶ Performance Pay Bonus Plan.
![Ƶ Launches Next Generation Braking Technology at Utility Expo Ƶ Multi-Disc Braking System](/wp-content/uploads/Fisher-Barton-MultiDisc-Brake-System-scaled-1.jpg)
Designed specifically for utility construction applications, the next-generation brake system is engineered to provide smooth, consistent braking with higher torque and cooler operating temperatures.
![Scott Coyne Joins Ƶ as Vice President of Sales](/wp-content/uploads/Coyne_Scott.png.jpg)
Scott Coyne will lead the Ƶ Sales organization, cultivating an engaged, motivated, high-performing team in support of the company’s strategy and vision.
![Ƶ Marks Milestone with Town Square Donation](/wp-content/uploads/Mayor-McFarland-and-Fisher-Barton-Team.jpg)
Ƶ’s Town Square donation is a representation of their commitment to the community of Watertown.
![Ƶ Partners With Mayor McFarland To Drive Economic Development In Watertown](/wp-content/uploads/Mayor-McFarland-Long-standing-FB-employees.jpeg)
Ƶ is pleased to announce a significant investment in capital expenditures to increase and expand manufacturing capabilities and technology.
![Ƶ Launches New Website Ƶ New Website](/wp-content/uploads/FisherBarton_Website_on_devices.jpg)
There’s always something new at Ƶ! Proudly announcing the launch of our new website.
![Ƶ Awards Bonus Payment to All Employees Scott Hoffman discusses a recent process improvement with employees of the Ƶ Zenith Cutter Division](/wp-content/uploads/Scott-Hoffman-discusses-a-recent-process-improvement-with-employees-of-the-Fisher-Barton-Zenith-Cutter-Division.jpg)
Ƶ, a leading metallurgical science company that develops high wear and cutting components, today announced a bonus award payment for all US-based employees.
![Scott A. Hoffman Named CEO at Ƶ Scott A. Hoffman](/wp-content/uploads/ceo-scott-a-hoffman.png)
Ƶ today announced that Scott A. Hoffman has been named CEO of the company, a Watertown-based group of eight businesses that has operations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Texas and Vietnam.