2019 – First Annual Coolest Thing Made in Utah

Raising the awareness and competitiveness of the Manufacturing Industry The first Annual Coolest Thing Made in Utah Contest was held. With a focus on products manufactured if Utah 222 products were nominated to compete against one another. Four voting rounds based on public vote were held narrowing down the products to Top 25, Top 10, Final 3 and ultimately the winner. After 45,000 votes cast Bean Trailer was named the 2019 Coolest Thing Made In Utah. The contest brought a huge awareness to the manufacturing industry with over 617,000 social media impressions. The Utah Manufacturers Association continues to provide avenues to manufacturing success. In November 2019 UMA announced the creation of the Utah Manufacturers Association Center for Business and Continuous Improvement. The Center helps Utah manufacturing companies by enhancing their competitiveness, productivity, and performance.