Fond du Lac represented in “Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin” contest

Two Fond du Lac manufacturers are among 108 nominees competing for the title of the “Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin.”

Elkay Interior Systems is nominated for its Kids Meal Toy Cabinet, while Giddings and Lewis is competing with its Vertical Turning Centers.

The annual competition, organized by Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce and BMO, highlights products made across Wisconsin and the state’s manufacturing industry.

Public voting begins Monday.

The top 16 vote-getters will advance to a head-to-head “Manufacturing Madness” competition, with the overall winner to be announced October 27th in Madison.

Other nearby nominees include Three Sheeps Brewing Company of Sheboygan, Sartori Cheese of Plymouth and Sonex Airplanes of Oshkosh.

Voting throughout the contest is open to the public at www.madeinwis.com; voters are encouraged to vote once daily by email.

Ultimately, the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin will be crowned at WMC’s Business Day in Madison on Oct. 27th. 

Click here to view the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin nominees. For more information about the contest, visit www.madeinwis.com.