The final round of voting opened Wednesday in the Makers Madness – The Coolest Thing Made in New Jersey contest launched by Manufacturing Counts, a partnership between NJBIA and the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program to promote New Jersey manufacturing.
The first three rounds of voting narrowed the initial list of 48 unique made-in-New Jersey products to the final four. Voting to determine the winner in this final matchup will remain open until 11:59 p.m., Monday, April 14.
The Makers Madness contest winner will be announced at the State of the State of Manufacturing event in Trenton on May 22. The manufacturer will receive an award and coverage about the company and product in upcoming issues of New Jersey Business Magazine and Manufacturing Matters magazine.
Four New Jersey-made products listed below are battling in this final round for the most vote support. People may submit a ballot once per day, per device after selecting the product they think is the “coolest thing made in New Jersey.” Go here to cast your vote.
The Final Four
BioGuard UVC –BioGuard UVC™ is PPE mask that kills viruses at the source to prevent respiratory healthcare associated infections from spreading from the exhaled breath of infected individuals in emergency rooms and other settings. Made in Passaic County by Geared Power. Learn more at linkedin.com/showcase/uvmask.
Thermit Welding Kit – Thermit welding kits are used to weld railroad tracks and are an essential part of railroad infrastructure. Made in Ocean County by Orgo-Thermit, Inc. Learn more at orgothermit.com.
Navy Parka Liner – The Navy Fleece is a high-performance, stand-alone outer garment worn by every sailor in the U.S. Navy and made exclusively by people who are blind. Made in Camden County by Bestwork Industries for the Blind, Inc. Learn more at bestworkindustries.org.
Emergency Evacuation Slides – This manufacturer saves lives. In the event of an aircraft incident, evacuation slides inflate rapidly, bringing passengers to safety even under the most hazardous conditions. Made by Safran Aerosystems Evacuation in Monmouth County. Learn more at safrangroup.com/companies/safran-aerosystems.
For more information about the Makers Madness – The Coolest Thing Made in New Jersey contest, go here.
NJBIA and the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) entered into the Manufacturing Counts formal agreement in 2022 to unite, broaden, and strengthen the support of manufacturing businesses throughout the state.
