The Elite 8 round of voting in the Coolest Thing Made in New Jersey contest opened on April 8, as announced by Manufacturing Counts, a partnership between the New Jersey Business and Industry Association and the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program. The competition, presented by Withum, has already seen more than 50,000 votes cast.
The contest aims to raise awareness about manufacturing in New Jersey and showcases products made across the state. The winner will be revealed at the State of the State of Manufacturing event scheduled for May 21 in Trenton. The top product will receive an award and be featured in upcoming issues of New Jersey Business Magazine and Manufacturing Matters Magazine.
This round features eight businesses competing head-to-head with products ranging from ultrasonic cleaning systems to superconductors. Some highlighted entries include L&R Manufacturing Company’s SweepZone Ultrasonic Cleaning System from Hudson County, ADM Tronics’ Vet-Sonotron veterinary therapy device from Bergen County, Switlik Survival Products’ Anti-Gravity Suit from Mercer County, SeaBox’s Arctic-Grade Mobile Laboratory from Burlington County, Orgo-Thermit’s Thermit Welding Kit from Ocean County, Hilman Inc.’s TK-EVO crawler from Monmouth County, Galileo Global Environmental Solutions’ Brewster System from Middlesex County, and BrukerEST’s Superconductor also based in Middlesex County. Voting for this round continues until April 13 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Last year’s contest drew nearly 40,000 votes over four rounds before Geared Power won with its BioGuard UVC mask. For additional details about this year’s competition or to participate in voting, information is available online.
The New Jersey Business and Industry Association 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 providing essential information and services according to its official website. Michele Siekerka serves as president and chief executive officer according to its official website. The association facilitates partnerships among businesses, government entities, and academic institutions according to its official website, offers advocacy along with practical information according to its official website, supports private-sector employers throughout New Jersey according to its official website, and provides cost-saving benefits aimed at supporting business prosperity.
