MADISON, WI (WTAQ) – Wisconsin’s Manufacturer and Commerce has announced the Top 16 products that are in the running to be the “Coolest Thing Made In Wisconsin”.
Over 150 products from across the state have been nominated.
Through a voting process, the Top 16 were revealed.
In Northeast Wisconsin, four products made the list.
#2 Seed: Mercury Racing – 450R Outboard Motor – Fond Du Lac
The motor features a 4.6 liter V8 FourStroke powerhead, 450 peak propshaft horsepower, and is over 300 pounds lighter than its competitor.
#6 Seed: Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding- 124′ Ice-Breaking Passenger/Vehicle Ferry
It is in the process of being made but will be the biggest Washington Island, Ferry. It will hold up to 28 vehicles and 150 passengers.
#10 Seed: GLK Foods, LLC – OH SNAP!® Dilly Bites – Bear Creek
Fresh bite-sized dill pickle chunks. Gluten-free, fat-free, and made with non-GMO cucumbers. It is designed to be less mess.
#13- Basler Turbo Conversions- Basler BT-67 Aircraft – Oshkosh
Converted DC-3 aircraft with new turboprop engines, an overhauled strengthened and lengthened fuselage. It has a new hydraulic fuel system and a new modern avionics package.
Throughout the week, WTAQ will take a closer look at the four products in the running to be the “Coolest Thing Made In Wisconsin”
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