Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group announced the top 16 products moving on in the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. Nearly 40,000 votes were cast over the last week for the 130 nominated products, and the top 16 products will now compete in Manufacturing Madness — a head-to-head tournament-style bracket.
The top 16 products include:
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No. 1 Seed: Ukraine Candle, Door County Candle Co., Sturgeon Bay;
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No. 2 Seed: Dauntless Evaporator, Smoky Lake Maple Products, Hilbert;
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No. 3 Seed: Carbliss, Carbliss, Plymouth;
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No. 4 Seed: American Heritage 6″ Tobacco Safety Toe Work Boot, Thorogood, Merrill;
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No. 5 Seed: The Works–Burger Blend, PS Seasoning, Iron Ridge;
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No. 6 Seed: Cougar Paper, Domtar, Rothschild;
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No. 7 Seed: Oaks Chocolate Liqueur, Sturgeon Spirits, Oshkosh;
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No. 8 Seed: Southpaw Rod Holders, Classic Gears and Machining, Denmark;
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No. 9 Seed: Custom Built Metal Benches, Production Grinding & Machining, Monroe;
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No. 10 Seed: X739 Signature Series Lawn Tractor, John Deere, Horicon;
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No. 11 Seed: Revo, Vulture Systems, Menomonee Falls;
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No. 12 Seed: Bravo Paper Towel, Sellars Absorbent Materials, Milwaukee;
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No. 13 Seed: Jolly Good Soda, Krier Foods, Random Lake;
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No. 14 Seed: Minocqua Popcorn and Puffs, Minocqua Popcorn and Puffs, Minocqua;
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No. 15 Seed: Good Ass Hair Day Dry Shampoo, A Good Ass Hair Day LLC, Eau Claire; and
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No. 16 Seed: Military Medals and Insignia, Medalcraft Mint Inc., Green Bay.
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. Individuals can click here to vote through 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1.
