The Kansas Chamber and the Kansas Manufacturing Council have announced voting is now open for the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Kansas competition.
Three of the 10 finalists are from south-central Kansas:
*(Wichita) Village Coachwork, for its Entertainer Coach Conversions.
*(Garden Plain) Handy Hook.
*(Hutchinson) Lowen Color Graphics, for its Consumer Brands Vehicle Fleet Graphics.
This annual contest celebrates the innovation, craftsmanship, and impact of Kansas manufacturers, shining a spotlight on the diverse products made across the state.
Voting is now open and will remain open through Friday, October 3 (National Manufacturing Day).
Votes may be cast at: https://kansascool.com/
Final results will be announced at the Kansas Manufacturing Summit on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Wichita.
The other finalists include:
*AST Solutions, LLC – Sidecut Saw
*Bess Machining, LLC – Pivot Sign Device
*Hess Services, Inc. – Concentric Fire Tube
*Lindsay – Light Guard Pulse
*PlainsCraft – Glamping Covered Wagon
*Thuasne, LLC – Knit-Rite Liner-Liner Prosthetic Sock
*Wrax Inc. – Wrax