The crew at Adams & Son, Inc. of Sodus made a great run, but in the final tally fell short of making it to the People’s Choice finals for the “Coolest Thing Made in Michigan,” in a record turnout year. Their PPE pivot plan during the pandemic is still a huge hit with businesses across the state, but now the balloting resumes for the ultimate Coolest Thing.
A record-breaking 11,000 votes were cast to determine this year’s Top 10 “Coolest Thing Made in Michigan” finalists. Now the final round of voting for the People’s Choice Award hosted by the Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) begins next Monday, November 9th.
The “Coolest Thing Made in Michigan” is part of the MMA’s MFG Excellence Awards program which celebrates the contributions manufacturers make to Michigan’s economy and local communities. Round 1 of voting ran from Mon, October 12th, 2020 to Friday, October 23rd, 2020.
Beginning Monday, anyone can vote daily for their favorite Top 10 product at the link http://coolestthing.mimfg.org to determine the “Coolest Thing Made in Michigan.” Voting closes on Friday, November 20, 2020 and the winner will be announced live during the virtual MFG Excellence Awards event in January.
The Top 10 Finalists for the 2020 “Coolest Thing Made in Michigan” are:
AIROTRUST LLC • Livonia
AIROTRUST is an affordable “Building Mask” that magnetically attaches to your drop ceiling grid cold air returns within seconds. The durable lightweight housing can hold a MERV-rated filter of your choice, adding a second level of filtration to your business or home giving everyone a visual peace of mind.
Hemlock Semiconductor • Hemlock
Without the ultra-pure polysilicon produced by Hemlock Semiconductor, the vision of an interconnected and greener, more sustainable world is impossible. Ultra-pure polysilicon starts out as quartz and is converted, using an immense amount of electricity, into a product that powers modern life, from smartphones and autonomous vehicles to solar panels.
Hudsonville Ice Cream • Holland
Hudsonville Ice Cream is both literally and figuratively the coolest product made in Michigan! Headquartered and manufactured in Holland, Hudsonville strives to create special memories with every scoop you share. The ingredients are locally sourced and the finished product is sure to bring delight to anyone who tries it.
Magliner • Standish
Designed to lift up to 200 lbs. and move up to 500 lbs, the all-new Powered Lifting Hand truck revolutionizes how kegs and other heavy items are handled, especially in tight spaces. Count on a Magliner to help reduce injuries and improve productivity.
Morbark • Winn
Recycling wood waste with a Morbark 6400XT horizontal grinder offers a quick and efficient reduction of this material, converting it from waste to a salable product. Markets for recycled wood include landscaping mulch, animal bedding material, boiler fuel, as well as fiber for composite board products.
Orion Hunting Products • Iron Mountain
Orion hunting blinds are modular and fully insulated with an exterior surrounded in aluminum and an interior covered in carpet — ceiling, walls and floor. No tools are required for assembly. It sits on an all-steel elevated tower stand with stair option — the safest way to enter a blind.
Personal Positioning Technologies, LLC • Bay City
Human Hoist is a product of Personal Positioning Technologies, LLC. of Bay City. The Human Hoist Power Shop Chair is uniquely designed for lifting and supporting the human body for work. It glides from position to position and functions equally as a chair, an adjustable stool or a creeper.
Shaggy’s Copper Country Skis • Boyne City
Shaggy’s handcrafts custom skis at our shop in Northern Michigan and ships them across North America. Formed in 2008, we pride ourselves on our unique custom options, and every pair is made by hand.
Thoroughbred Boat Company• Manistee
Thoroughbred is a new boat manufacturer in Northwest Michigan. They are building a very cool Classic Modern Day powerboat. The Company was started by several industry veterans with the intention to use their skills and knowledge to provide jobs, education in the marine industry and give back to the community.
Puppywarmer • Battle Creek
Puppywarmer incubators utilize a special ceramic infrared heater to warm puppies one inch into their bodies. Our systems greatly improve the viability of at-risk puppies. Their donated units saved over 1,000 high-risk puppies last year.
You can learn more about MMA and the MFG Excellence Awards at mimfg.org.
