MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group announced on Wednesday the eight products moving on in the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. The eight Wisconsin-made products each won a head-to-head matchup in Manufacturing Madness, the bracket-style tournament that is part of the contest.
Over 130 products were initially nominated for the ninth annual competition, which seeks to highlight the state’s vibrant and diverse manufacturing industry, including its $71 billion economic output and nearly 500,000 jobs.
“We are always amazed to see how engaged Wisconsinites are with this competition,” said Nick Novak, WMC’s Vice President of Communications & Marketing. “Over 100,000 votes have already been cast in this year’s contest alone.
Smoky Lake Maple Products, Hilbert
PS Seasoning, Iron Ridge
Production Grinding & Machining, Monroe
John Deere, Horicon
Vulture Systems, Menomonee Falls
Krier Foods, Random Lake
Minocqua Popcorn and Puffs, Minocqua
Medalcraft Mint Inc., Green Bay
Voting in the next round will begin at 8:00am on Thursday, Oct. 3 and end at 5:00pm on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Manufacturers, employees and consumers alike are welcome to participate in the voting. Votes can be cast once per day, per device at www.madeinwis.com.