Final Four Announced in ‘Coolest Thing Made in Utah’ Competition

October 20, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Round 2 of the Coolest Thing in Utah is in the books and boy were there some tight races! We are so excited for these companies that are advancing to the Final Four. Voting will begin on Monday and last until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday. Good luck!

The following Utah manufacturers and their products are among the FINAL FOUR:
·       Insulated Panel – Nucor Insulated Panel Group
·       Smith Imprint 3D Collection – Smith Optics
·       SAE High Accuracy Wing De-Fastening Robots for the F-16 Fighter Jet – SAE Inc
·       High-Performance Premium Carbon Fiber Bikes & Components – ENVE
 
Voting for the Final Four products is open now through 11:59 p.m. Thursday, October 23. Utahns and supporters nationwide can cast their votes for their favorite product at manufacturingutah.com.


The competition, hosted by the Utah Manufacturers Association and presented by DBD Investment Bank, celebrates Utah’s dynamic manufacturing industry, where more than 150,000 Utahns are working in manufacturing every day.
 
The tournament will be celebrated all Manufacturing Month. The 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Utah winner will be announced November 7 at the UMA Annual Awards Gala, where finalists will also be invited to celebrate. Tickets are open to the public and available here.