Sixteen products manufactured in the state of Missouri were selected by an outside panel of judges with representation from across the state for inclusion in Springfield Business Journal’s 2026 Coolest Things Made in Missouri awards. These products were chosen to represent the diversity in our manufacturing community and showcase the best of Missouri's ingenuity. This is the inaugural year for taking this event state-wide!
Event Details
Save-the-Event-Date: February 23, 2026
Location: Hilton Branson Convention Center
Time: Details TBD
Attire: Missouri Maker Cool - This is a celebration of innovation, craftsmanship, and the people behind the products—so dress the part! Attire is business casual with a creative, manufacturer-friendly twist. Think branded polos, smart denim, company gear, casual blazers, or anything that shows off your pride in Missouri-made excellence. Comfortable, professional, and cool—just like the products we’re honoring.
Stay Tuned for 2026 Details!
2026 Coolest Things Made in the Missouri:
• ABEC Inc., custom single-run bioreactor (Springfield)
• American Products, AP-DATA data center enclosure (Strafford)
• Askinosie Chocolate LLC, 72% Mababu, Tanzania Dark Chocolate Bar (Springfield)
• Brewer Science Inc., antireflective coatings (Rolla)
• Brunswick Corp., Lowe Boats Roughneck Pathfinder (Lebanon)
• Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Co., Armor truck scales (Webb City)
• Cooper Gear and Manufacturing Inc., precision gears (Anderson)
• Gray Manufacturing Co. Inc., wireless portable lift system (St. Joseph)
• Hammons Products Co., black walnuts (Stockton)
• I.V. House Inc., TLC Splints (St. Louis)
• Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA, Kawasaki EVO series engines (Maryville)
• Morris Packaging LLC, sustainable and flexible packaging (Jefferson City)
• Orscheln Products LLC, fluid level indicators (Moberly)
• ReNüTeq Holdings LLC, structural engineered bamboo (St. Charles)
• Vroom Solar MO Inc., Vroom Solar 3000 (Springfield)
• Watson Metal Masters, stainless steel process tanks (Springfield)
The Showcase Award, selected by event attendees, will be determined at an awards ceremony on Feb. 23, 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.
A magazine produced by SBJ featuring stories on the products will be released in January and available on SBJ.net.
If you have questions about this event, please contact : support@sbj.net or call 417-831-3238.
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