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Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sheetz MTO wins ‘Coolest Thing Made in PA' title
The results are in -- Sheetz MTO has earned the title of the 'Coolest Thing Made in PA.' The convenience store defeated Crayola Crayons in the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry's 2025 competition final round. 'From our public bracket unveiling in March to reveling in the close matchups over these last several weeks and seeing the voters weigh in, this year's contest wasn't only fun but again showcased Pennsylvania's excellence in manufacturing, consumer engagement, and brand loyalty,' said PA Chamber President and CEO Luke Bernstein. 'We love hosting this annual contest to remind people how many incredible products are made here and beloved across the Commonwealth, the nation, and worldwide. Congratulations to Sheetz on their well-deserved victory!' The company said this year's contest, which featured 64 teams across the state, generated more than 65,000 votes through several social media pages. 'We are honored and so grateful to be named the 'Coolest Thing in Pennsylvania,'' said Sheetz EVP of Marketing and Supply Chain Ryan Sheetz. 'Our MTOs have been fueling Sheetz Runs for almost 40 years across the Commonwealth bringing value, customization, and variety to Sheetz Freakz everywhere – 24/7/365!' Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Illinois' ‘Makers Madness' contest narrows to final four
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — The voting for the 2025 Illinois 'Makers Madness' contest to name 'the coolest thing made in Illinois' has narrowed to its final four products. 'There's just one week left in the competition, so make sure to cast your vote before it's too late,' said Mark Denzler, President and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association. 'This contest is about celebrating the incredible creativity, innovation and versatility of our state's manufacturers– attributes that are well represented in this year's Top 4. We wish the finalists the best of luck as we prepare to unveil the winner of the 2025 title of The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois.' According to the state, the final four products are: Aerial Firefighting Helicopter Refill PumpsManufactured by MTH Pumps in Plano, the Aerial Firefighting Helicopter Refill Pump was designed to reduce the refill time of helicopter-based water tanks from over a minute to as little as 30 seconds, increasing the number of water drops that aerial firefighters can place on a wildfire. This time advantage improves the chances of slowing or stopping fires from endangering lives, property and habitats. When wildfires in California left a trail of destruction, MTH Pumps helped by providing rapid and reliable water access for aerial firefighting teams. Joint Combined Aircrew Systems Tester (JCAST) Manufactured by Chemring Energetic Devices in Downers Grove, the Joint Combined Aircrew System Tester (JCAST) is a stand-alone, benchtop tester capable of evaluating flight equipment for many aircrew flight systems. It provides mission critical data and simple go/no-go information for complete system verification. JCAST is used to assess the critical safety of flight for Aircrew Flight Equipment components used in conjunction with military flying operations. Donor MilkCollected, pasteurized, packaged and distributed by Mother's Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes in Elk Grove Village, Donor Milk is a life-saving product provided to premature and critically ill babies to save young lives and improve pediatric health. Donor milk is essential for some babies with complex medical needs and required in situations where there is low milk or delayed supply by mothers, parental absence or separation and in cases of adoption and surrogacy. ROV Skimmer – Remote Operated Oil SkimmerManufactured by Elastec in Carmi, the ROV Skimmer is a remotely controlled device designed to provide an effective method of oil recovery in aquatic spills and a variety of other pollution situations. It can be maneuvered into spaces where it would be difficult to deploy a traditional fixed oil skimmer, making the ROV Skimmer an effective tool for pollution control, environmental protection and safety. You can cast your until 11:59 p.m. on April 6th. More than 250 products were nominated this year. Last year's winner was the , built in Peoria. Previous winners included the , made by Ingersoll Machine Tools in Rockford, and the , made by Rivian in Normal. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
