Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce announced the Top 8 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.
Nearly 150 products were initially nominated for the 10th annual competition.
“We’re continually inspired by how passionately Wisconsinites rally around this competition,” said Kurt Bauer, President & CEO of WMC. “With the thousands of votes already cast this year, it’s clear that people across the state are eager to make their voices heard.”
The advancing products were announced by Bauer via a livestream broadcast on Facebook and YouTube. To vote in the next round, go to madeinwis.com
2025 Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Top 8:
#1 Seed: Carbliss made by Carbliss in Plymouth
#3 Seed: Search and Rescue 1000 Island Airboat made by 1000 Island Airboats in Marion
#5 Seed: Comfort Custom Seating System made by Permobil in New Berlin
#7 Seed: The Maple Shot 10 pack carton made by The Maple Dude in Granton
#8 Seed: 38 VTR made by Cruisers Yachts in Oconto
#11 Seed: Sargento Natural American Sliced Cheese made by Sargento in Plymouth
#13 Seed: Kikkoman Soy Sauce made by Kikkoman Foods, Inc. in Walworth
#15 Seed: Extrication Tools made by TNT Rescue Systems in Hartland
