Coolest Things Made in Missouri

Seventeen products manufactured in the state of Missouri will be selected by an outside panel of judges with representation from across the state for inclusion in Springfield Business Journal’s 2027 Coolest Things Made in Missouri awards. These products will be chosen to represent the diversity in our manufacturing community and showcase the best of Missouri's ingenuity.  2027 is the 2nd year for taking this event state-wide! 

SBJ's Coolest Things Made in Missouri
From concept to creation: Showcasing the best of manufacturing ingenuity.

Event Details
SAVE-THE-DATE: February 22, 2027
Location: Hilton Branson Convention Center
Time: 4:00 PM – Early Happy Hour; 5:00 PM – Guest Arrival, Heavy Hors d'oeuvres, Networking & Cash Bar; 6:30 PM – Presentation & Awards Ceremony

The 2027 Coolest Things Made in Missouri Honorees

• 27 North Inc., Winston 27A (Springfield)
• Aire-Master of America Inc., fragrance oil (Nixa)
• Arning Companies Inc., fuel and QSR canopies (Cassville)
• Artistree Pottery LLC, hand poured vintage bisque molds from the 1970s and ’80s (Springfield)
• Askinosie Chocolate, Midnight Crunch Blend 68% dark chocolate bar (Springfield)
• Beckwood Press Co., custom presses and automation equipment (Fenton)
• The Boeing Co., F-15EX Eagle II (Berkeley)
• CK Supply, carbon dioxide & dry ice (St. Louis)
• Cohen Architectural Woodworking LLC, The Danny Rensch Chess Table (St. James)
• Custom Powder Systems LLC, metal powder packaging system (Springfield)
• L&W Industries LLC, crossing package (Strafford)
• Loren Cook Co., fans for ventilation/HVAC (Springfield)
• Morris Packaging LLC, bottom folded glue large format bag (Jefferson City)
• Piney River Brewing Co. LLC, black walnut wheat beer (Bucyrus)
• Swisher Acquisition Inc., Swisher ESP safety shelter (Warrensburg)
• Tamko Building Products LLC, Titan XT architectural shingles (Joplin)
• Tuff Momma Salt Craft, maple bacon salt (Branson West)

The Showcase Award, selected by event attendees, will be determined at an awards ceremony on Feb. 22, which will be held in conjunction with the Midwest Manufacturers Trade Show & Conference hosted by the Missouri Association of Manufacturers. The judges’ panels Top Honors award will also be announced live at the event. 

If you have questions about this event, please email  support@sbj.net