Vote Now: Elite 8 in the Coolest Thing Made in ND

North Dakota manufacturers build products that power agriculture, strengthen infrastructure, advance energy, feed communities, and drive innovation worldwide. The Coolest Thing Made in ND competition showcases that strength and diversity — and now it’s time to vote in the Elite 8 round.

Thank you to Walmart for partnering with the GNDC Foundation to elevate this competition and support North Dakota’s manufacturing success.

👉 Cast your vote here! 

ELITE 8: YOUR VOTE DECIDES WHO MOVES ON
These standout products highlight the depth and range of what’s made in North Dakota. Review the contenders and choose your favorites:

• Bobcat Compact Loader — Bobcat Company
• Crystal Sugar — American Crystal Sugar Co.
• StarFire™ 7500 Receiver — John Deere
• Variable Orifice Flare — Steffes
• Brioche Cinnamon Roll Dough — Baker Boy
• Pharm Packaging Automation — Körber Pharma
• Lithium-Ion Batteries — Badland Batteries
• Plasteel® Elutron® Tanks — TrueNorth Steel

Your vote helps elevate the companies that fuel North Dakota’s economy. By participating, you’re helping showcase the innovation, talent, and competitiveness that define our state’s manufacturing sector. GNDC built this competition to highlight products that are strengthening our economy, supports companies growing their workforce, and reminds the public — and policymakers — that manufacturing is a cornerstone of North Dakota’s success.

👉 Vote today and share the link to help determine the Coolest Thing Made in ND:
Full showcase available here.