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Contest Voting
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2024 Nominees
VOTING FOR THE TOP 4 TAKES PLACE Wednesday, October 2 - Sunday, October 6 The NE Manufacturing Alliance's Coolest Thing Made In Nebraska competition highlights Nebraska's manufacturing industry. The diversity and quality of the products nominated are a testament to the dedication and work ethic of Nebraska's manufacturing industry. Nebraska's manufacturing industry is truly the backbone of our economy! Take a closer look and you’ll be amazed by all the cool products Nebraska manufacturers make. Voting begins below the top 4 descriptions. |
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Here are the Top 8 Products in the Coolest Thing Made In Nebraska Contest
Valley® Center Pivots, made in Valley and McCook, Nebraska, have revolutionized global agriculture. They conserve water, improve crop yields and incorporate cutting-edge technology such as remote management. Used in more than 90 countries, Valley pivots help growers increase food production while conserving natural resources. Remarkably, more than 100 different crops grow under Valley center pivots!
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The future of the feedlot could include autonomous feed trucks, enabling operations to focus more on product and less on equipment and operations. That is the hope of a Nebraska startup company called ALA Engineering. Currently, in the testing phase, ALA Engineering’s prototype vehicle has undergone trials in Nebraska feedlots. The prototype is a standard feed truck with some tweaks, and sensor systems on board, engineering the integration of human oversight alongside autonomous technology. ALA Engineering envisions a future where smart feedlot technologies and autonomy seamlessly integrate into everyday operations.
ALAN, The ALA Navigator, is cutting-edge intelligence behind feedlot operations, combining advanced software, sensors, and computing power to autonomously feed cattle with precision and efficiency. |
Opened in 2013, Scratchtown Brewing Company has been dedicated to brewing and serving an assortment of premium-quality handcrafted beer. They take pride in using four simple ingredients (water, malt, hops and yeast) to make complex and delicious beers. Their beer is made with some of the freshest, purest water on the planet – drawn from the Ogalala aquifer right under our feet.
Scratchtown has brewed over 200 different styles of beer since opening in 2013. They offer an ever-changing selection of quality beers and the barrel aged Lord of Ord Imperial Stout is no exception. The beer in question is a seasonal offering brewed each winter, with this particular barrel aged version using bourbon barrels sourced from Midwest Barrel Company. Scratchtown is proud to work with a number of Nebraska-based suppliers and vendors to brew uniquely Nebraskan beer using uniquely Nebraskan ingredients. They include not only barrels, but popcorn, hops, honey, coffee and berries from local Nebraska vendors. |
Outlook Nebraska, the sole toilet paper manufacturer in Nebraska, is the largest employer of the blind and visually impaired in Nebraska and a seven-state region. It is an Omaha not-for-profit with a global reach. Adaptive machinery allows blind and visually impaired employees at Outlook Nebraska to produce 25 miles of paper product per minute and package over 3.9 million rolls of toilet paper with 1.6 million pounds of paper converted each month – all of which are composed of 100% recycled fiber to increase sustainability. Outlook Nebraska’s mission is to positively impact anyone who is blind or visually impaired. Creating an adaptive environment and a culture of inclusivity at Outlook Nebraska has enabled employees to gain meaningful employment, a sense of purpose, social engagement, and opportunities for advancement within or outside the organization.
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Vote for YOUR Favorite Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska
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