FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: James Richter
Phone: 803.528.1288
Email: james@myscma.com
COLUMBIA, SC – The race to determine the “Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina” is heating up as four products advance in the 4th Annual Manufacturing Madness contest.
From March 10-13, the public cast more than 45,000 votes during the Top 8 round, bringing the total votes in this year’s competition to over 196,000. Now, only four contenders remain.
The Top 4 finalists vying for the 2025 title are:
1. Fiber Optic Cable – AFL, Spartanburg
2. 787 Dreamliner – The Boeing Company, Charleston
3. High Noon Sun Sips – Gallo, Chester
4. ClimateCool Smartbed – Sleep Number, Richland
Voting for the final round takes place March 17-20, and the winner will be revealed by Governor Henry McMaster in a special ceremony at the South Carolina Statehouse on March 26th at 10 a.m.
The public is encouraged to vote and help crown the next champion by visiting scmanufacturingmadness.com.
Launched in 2022 by the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA), Manufacturing Madness shines a spotlight on the innovation, impact, and craftsmanship behind the products made in South Carolina. Previous winners include:
· 2024: Talon 1000R-4 Fox Live Valve (Honda, Timmonsville)
· 2023: F-16 Fighting Falcon (Lockheed Martin, Greenville)
· 2022: Steel (Nucor Steel Berkeley, Huger)
Manufacturing Madness: The Coolest Thing Made in SC contest is sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. Approved product photographs and the official contest bracket are attached for media use. For more information and to cast your vote, visit scmanufacturingmadness.com.
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About the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) is the only statewide organization dedicated exclusively to advancing manufacturing. SCMA supports its members through advocacy, workforce development, and industry collaboration, representing more than 200 manufacturing companies and 100,000 associates across South Carolina.
