The third round of voting is now open 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 (NJMEP) to promote New Jersey manufacturing.
The first two rounds of voting have narrowed the initial list of 48 unique made-in-New Jersey products to eight. Voting in this third-round matchup began April 2 and will remain open until 11:59 p.m., Monday, April 7.
In this third round, the following businesses will be pitted against each other in a battle for who gets the most vote support for their products. People may submit a ballot once per day, per device in the third round, after selecting a preferred product in all matchups.
Go here to cast your vote for your favorite New Jersey-made products.
Matchup #1
Wave – Wave Double Sided Curved Restaurant Seating Booth, the ultimate solution for optimizing space without compromising comfort or style. Made in Mercer County by Modern Line Furniture, Inc. Learn more at modernlinefurniture.com.
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.
Matchup #2
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.
Custom Electronics – A manufacturer of custom electronics and embedded control systems for clients of all industries –– consumer, medical, wildlife, agriculture, industrial, etc. Made in Cape May County by Thomas Instrumentation Inc. Learn more at tiweb.net.
Matchup #3
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.
SteriTite Rigid Reusable Sterilization Container System – SteriTite is a universal reusable sealed container that is uniquely compatible with all sterilizers and all medical devices that require sterilization for patient care procedures. Made in Essex County by Case Medical, Inc. Learn more at casemed.com.
Matchup #4
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.
RoboBurger – Fully automated burger vending machine that cooks patties, toasts buns, adds condiments and assembles in four minutes. Made by Roboburger Enterprises Inc. in Hudson County. Learn more at theroboburger.com.
The Makers Madness contest winner will be announced at the State of the State of Manufacturing event in Trenton in May. 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.
For more information about the Makers Madness – The Coolest Thing Made in New Jersey contest, go here.
NJBIA and NJMEP entered into the Manufacturing Counts formal agreement in 2022 to unite, broaden, and strengthen the support of manufacturing businesses throughout the state.
