(WFRV) - Officials with the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) announced on Wednesday afternoon that voting for this year’s Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Contest has reached its final eight. Three of the eight products moving on to the next round are made in northeast Wisconsin and have each won a head-to-head matchup in 'Manufacturing Madness,' in what began with over 130 products as part of the ninth annual competition. "We are always amazed to see how engaged Wisconsinites are with this competition," said Nick Novak, WMC's Vice President of Communications & Marketing. "Nearly 100,000 votes have already been cast in this year's contest alone. Congratulations to the top 8 Coolest products!" Who is the wealthiest person in Wisconsin? New Forbes 400 list released The Top 8 products are listed below based on their initial seeding: #2 Seed: Dauntless Evaporator Smoky Lake Maple Products - Hilbert #5 Seed: The Works - Burger Blend PS Seasoning - Iron Ridge #9 Seed: Custom Built Metal Benches Production Grinding & Machining - Monroe #10 Seed: X739 Signature Series Lawn Tractor John Deere - Horicon #11 Seed: Revo Vulture Systems - Menomonee Falls #13 Seed: Jolly Good Soda Krier Foods - Random Lake #14 Seed: Minocqua Popcorn and Puffs Minocqua Popcorn and Puffs - Minocqua #16 Seed: Military Medals and Insignia Medalcraft Mint Inc. - Green Bay The next round of voting begins at 8 a.m. on Thursday, October 3, and ends at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8. The winner will be announced at WMC's Business Day event in Madison on October 17.