{"id":5902,"date":"2023-09-27T18:16:35","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T18:16:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wifamily.news\/?p=5902"},"modified":"2023-09-27T19:04:36","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T19:04:36","slug":"sixteen-wisconsin-products-to-compete-in-manufacturing-madness-tournament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wifamily.news\/?p=5902","title":{"rendered":"Sixteen Wisconsin Products to Compete in Manufacturing Madness Tournament"},"content":{"rendered":"

This post originally appeared at https:\/\/www.wmc.org\/press-releases\/sixteen-wisconsin-products-to-compete-in-manufacturing-madness-tournament\/<\/a><\/p>\n

MADISON<\/strong> \u2013 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 60,000 votes were cast for over 100 products during the contest\u2019s popular vote round. The top 16 Wisconsin-made products are moving on to Manufacturing Madness \u2013 a head-to-head bracket-style tournament.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re immensely proud of our state\u2019s manufacturers and the products they make,\u201d said Kurt Bauer, WMC President & CEO. \u201cThese products showcase just how diverse Wisconsin\u2019s manufacturing industry is. From vehicles and machinery to games and food products, Wisconsin companies manufacture some of the coolest things in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

Over its eight years, the contest has garnered more than one million votes, highlighting the career opportunities and economic impact of the state\u2019s manufacturing industry.<\/p>\n

\u201cWisconsin is setting the standard for the rest of the nation when it comes to manufacturing excellence and showcasing the coolest products made here,\u201d said Johnson Financial Group CEO, Jim Popp. \u201cWe\u2019re looking forward to announcing this year\u2019s winner \u2013 so many great products in the Top 16.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Top 16 products were announced via a livestream broadcast on WMC\u2019s Facebook, YouTube and website. The announcement show can be viewed by clicking here<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

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The Top 16 Coolest Things Made in Wisconsin:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

#1 Seed: Plexus Corp. \u2013 Appleton:
\nBevi Bottleless Water Dispensers<\/strong><\/p>\n

#2 Seed: Nueske\u2019s Applewood Smoked Meats \u2013Wittenberg:
\nApplewood Smoked Bacon<\/strong><\/p>\n

#3 Seed: AriensCo. \u2013Brillion:
\nAriens 90th Anniversary Limited Edition Sno-Thro<\/strong><\/p>\n

#4 Seed: Foxconn Industrial Internet \u2013Mount Pleasant:
\nData Server<\/strong><\/p>\n

#5 Seed: Milwaukee Tool \u2013Mukwonago:
\nBolt Safety Helmet (USA) Type 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

#6 Seed: Krier Foods \u2013Random Lake:
\nJolly Good Soda<\/strong><\/p>\n

#7 Seed: Midwest Products\u2013Germantown:
\nMighty Hoop<\/strong><\/p>\n

#8 Seed: John Deere Horicon Works \u2013Horicon:
\nGator XUV 835R Signature Edition<\/strong><\/p>\n

#9 Seed: 7fifteen Motorworks \u2013Three Lakes:
\nTroy Indy Special<\/strong><\/p>\n

#10 Seed: Cedar Valley \u2013Belgium:
\nString Cheese<\/strong><\/p>\n

#11 Seed: Stoughton Trailers \u2013Stoughton:
\nDry Van Trailer<\/strong><\/p>\n

#12 Seed: Thorogood \u2013Merrill:
\nAmerican Heritage Tobacco Safety Toe Work Boot<\/strong><\/p>\n

#13 Seed: Bay Tek Entertainment, Inc. \u2013Pulaski:
\nSkee-Ball<\/strong><\/p>\n

#14 Seed: Minocqua Popcorn and Puffs \u2013Minocqua:
\nMinocqua Popcorn and Puffs<\/strong><\/p>\n

#15 Seed: AMMO, Inc. \u2013Manitowoc:
\nAmmunition and Brass Casings<\/strong><\/p>\n

#16 Seed: Fisher Barton \u2013Watertown:
\nLaserEdge Lawn Mower Blade<\/strong><\/p>\n

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. Voting begins on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 8:00am and will conclude at 5:00pm on Tuesday, Oct. 3. Manufacturers, consumers and the public are invited to vote daily in each of the matchups at www.madeinwis.com<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

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