Milwaukee TMJ4 News: Top 4 Announced for the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Competition

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce announced the top four finalists for the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin competition.

Finalists include: Caterpillar’s Electric Rope Shovel, made in South Milwaukee; Kwik Trip’s Glazer Donuts, created in La Crosse; Mercury Marine’s V12 600hp Verado Outboard Engine, made in Fond du Lac; and Broadwind Heavy Fabrications’s 140 Ton Navy Crane, made in Manitowoc.

Earlier this week on Milwaukee Tonight, Shannon Sims interviewed Caterpillar about its Electric Rope Shovel.

Voting opens Thursday at 9 a.m. and closes at noon on Oct. 14. People can vote once per day, per product on WMC’s website.

To read more: www.tmj4.com.

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