The Elite 8 round of voting for The Coolest Thing Made in New Jersey contest opened on Apr. 8, with more than 50,000 votes already cast, according to organizers. The competition is part of Manufacturing Counts, a partnership between the New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA) and the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program to promote awareness of manufacturing across the state.
The contest highlights innovative products made by local businesses and aims to increase public recognition of the manufacturing sector’s role in New Jersey’s economy. Voting for this round will remain open until 11:59 p.m., EST, on Monday, April 13.
In this Elite Round of eight products, companies are paired head-to-head: L&R Manufacturing Company’s SweepZone Ultrasonic Cleaning System faces ADM Tronics’ Vet-Sonotron; Switlik Survival Products’ Anti-Gravity Suit competes against SeaBox’s ISO Containerized Arctic-Grade Mobile Laboratory and Shelter; Orgo-Thermit Inc.’s Thermit Welding Kit is matched with Hilman Inc.’s TK-EVO battery-powered crawler; and Galileo Global Environmental Solutions’ Brewster System goes up against BrukerEST’s Superconductor product.
The winner will be announced at the State of the State of Manufacturing event scheduled for May 21 in Trenton. They will receive an award as well as coverage in upcoming issues of New Jersey Business Magazine and Manufacturing Matters Magazine. Last year saw nearly 40,000 votes over four rounds before Geared Power won for its BioGuard UVC mask.
The NJBIA serves as the nation’s largest statewide employer association representing employers across various sectors according to its official website. It advances competitive excellence and financial success for members while delivering essential information and services according to its official website. Michele Siekerka is president and chief executive officer according to its official website.
NJBIA facilitates partnerships among businesses, government entities, and academic institutions according to its official website, serving private-sector employers throughout New Jersey according to its official website. It also offers advocacy, practical information, and cost-saving benefits designed to support business prosperity according to its official website.
