WMC & Johnson Financial Group: Top 16 coolest things made in Wisconsin move on to Manufacturing Madness Tournament

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group announced on Wednesday the top 16 products moving on in the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. Nearly 40,000 votes were cast over the last week for the 130 nominated products, and the top 16 products will now compete in Manufacturing Madness – a head-to-head tournament-style bracket.

“Congratulations to the top 16 Coolest Things Made in Wisconsin,” said Nick Novak, WMC’s Vice President of Communications & Marketing. “Not only do these products represent the diversity of things made in Wisconsin, they represent the high-tech, high-skill and high-wage career opportunities found in the manufacturing sector. The Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest engages the public with the great work being done by our state’s manufacturers.”

The Top 16 products were announced via a livestream broadcast on Facebook and YouTube. The announcement show can be viewed by clicking here.

The Top 16 Coolest Things Made in Wisconsin:

#1 Seed: Ukraine Candle

Door County Candle Company, Sturgeon Bay

 #2 Seed: Dauntless Evaporator

 Smoky Lake Maple Products, Hilbert

 #3 Seed: Carbliss

Carbliss, Plymouth

 #4 Seed: American Heritage 6″ Tobacco Safety Toe Work Boot

Thorogood, Merrill

 #5 Seed: The Works – Burger Blend

PS Seasoning, Iron Ridge

 #6 Seed: Cougar Paper

Domtar, Rothschild

 #7 Seed: Oaks Chocolate Liqueur

Sturgeon Spirits, Oshkosh

 #8 Seed: Southpaw Rod Holders

Classic Gears and Machining, Denmark

 #9 Seed: Custom Built Metal Benches

Production Grinding & Machining, Monroe

 #10 Seed: X739 Signature Series Lawn Tractor

John Deere, Horicon

 #11 Seed: Revo

Vulture Systems, Menomonee Falls

 #12 Seed: Bravo Paper Towels

Sellars Absorbent Materials, Milwaukee

 #13 Seed: Jolly Good Soda

Krier Foods, Random Lake

 #14 Seed: Minocqua Popcorn and Puffs

Minocqua Popcorn and Puffs, Minocqua

 #15 Seed: Good Ass Hair Day Dry Shampoo

A Good Ass Hair Day LLC, Eau Claire

 #16 Seed: Military Medals and Insignia

Medalcraft Mint Inc., Green Bay

The first round of Manufacturing Madness will consist of eight head-to-head matchups that will determine the Top 8 Coolest Things Made in Wisconsin. Individuals can begin voting on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 8:00am and voting will conclude at 5:00pm on Tuesday, Oct. 1.

To cast a ballot in all eight matchups, manufacturers, consumers, employees and other Wisconsinites can visit www.madeinwis.com.