WMC & Johnson Financial Group Launch 8th Annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Contest

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group are again partnering for the 8th annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. Each year, this popular competition highlights Wisconsin’s robust manufacturing industry, which contributes nearly $70 billion in total economic output to the state, and culminates by crowning a product as the Coolest Thing […]

Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Announced by WMC and Johnson Financial Group

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – partnered with Johnson Financial Group to announce this year’s Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin on Wednesday at WMC’s annual Business Day in Madison event. Pierce Manufacturing’s Electric Fire Truck from Appleton was officially crowned the 2022 winner. Over its seven […]

Four Finalists Announced in Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Contest

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group announced on Wednesday the Top 4 products moving on in the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. Over one million votes have been cast in the competition over the last seven years, drawing attention to Wisconsin’s diverse, robust and growing manufacturing industry. This year, nearly […]

Top 8 Coolest Things Made in Wisconsin Announced

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group announced on Wednesday the eight products moving on in the seventh annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. The eight Wisconsin-made products each won a head-to-head match-up in the Top 16 bracket-style tournament known as Manufacturing Madness. The Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest aims […]

Top 16 Coolest Things Made in Wisconsin Announced

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group announced on Wednesday the top 16 products moving on in the seventh annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. The 16 Wisconsin-made products will move on to Manufacturing Madness – a head-to-head tournament-style bracket. Over the last seven years, the competition has officially racked up more than […]

Voting Begins for the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin

MADISON – What is the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin? The people of the Badger State can decide. Voting officially kicked off on Monday in the seventh annual contest sponsored by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group. To vote, please visit www.madeinwis.com. With nearly one million votes cast over the last six years, the […]

More Than 100 Products Compete to be Named the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin

Nominees Revealed in Popular Contest Sponsored by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce & Johnson Financial Group MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced more than 100 nominees on Wednesday for the seventh annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. The competition is a tradition that highlights the […]

WMC & Johnson Financial Group Launch 7th Annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Contest

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group have partnered for the seventh year in a row to put on the popular Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. This annual competition is a tradition that highlights the state’s robust manufacturing industry and will ultimately determine what is the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin. […]

WMC & Johnson Financial Group Announce the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin

PEWAUKEE – Partnering for the sixth year in a row, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group announced the 2021 Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin on Thursday. After nearly 210,000 votes were cast over multiple rounds, the 140 Ton Navy Crane from Broadwind Heavy Fabrications in Manitowoc was crowned the winner. Nearly 70,000 […]

Finalists Announced in the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Contest

Over 135,000 votes cast in first three rounds of voting MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group announced on Wednesday the Top 4 products moving on in the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. Over 135,000 votes have been cast so far, and the final round of voting will take place from […]

Top 8 Announced in Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Contest

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group announced on Wednesday the Top 8 products advancing on in the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. Nearly 100,000 votes have been cast since the beginning of the contest. “Wisconsin has a vibrant and diverse manufacturing industry, and we see that in the 16 products […]

Top 16 Coolest Things Made in Wisconsin Announced

Popular Wisconsin-Made Products to Compete in 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 50,000 votes were cast over the last week. The 16 Wisconsin-made products will move on to Manufacturing Madness […]