Four local firms are among 148 across the state competing in the 10th annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest.
The nominees were recently announced by the Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce in partnership with Johnson Financial Group. The competition showcases the state’s $73.1 billion manufacturing industry.
Voting throughout the contest is open to the public at www.madeinwis.com; voters are encouraged to vote once per day, per email.
Wisconsin-made products will first compete in a Popular Vote Round. The top 16 vote earners move on to the Manufacturing Madness portion of the competition, competing in rounds of head-to-head matchups until one winner is ultimately determined.
Ultimately, the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin will be crowned at WMC’s Business Day event in Madison on Oct. 23.
Local nominees include Search and Rescue 1000 Island Airboat, of Marion, and its 1000 Island airboats; Skee-Ball Premium Alleys, of Pulaski, and its Skee-Ball; Oconto’s Cruisers Yachts’ 38 VTR; and Shawano’s Timberpro’s tracked feller buncher.