8 Coolest Things Made in Arkansas You Probably Didn’t Know About

Arkansas is known for its picturesque mountains, lakes, and rivers but did you know that Arkansas is also known for some of the coolest products made in America?

Made in Arkansas

The annual Coolest Thing Made in Arkansas competition is presented by Entergy and celebrates companies that make products that American households and businesses use daily. The top nominated products will face off in a single-elimination bracket with winners chosen by voting with each winner advancing to the next round which is the Featured Four with the final winner being crowned on October 4, then highlighted at the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce in November. The nominations began in April and it's down to the Exceptional 8, now through August 9.

Exceptional 8 - Coolest Things Made in Arknsas You Probably Didn't Know About

Huggies Wipes

Made in Maumelle, Arkansas at Kemberly-Clark Corporation, Huggies Wipes has been the #1 baby wipe brand in the United States for over 30 years this product has made enough baby wipes in a year to stretch around the world 83 times. That's a lot of wipes with a lot of happy babies. This product is shipped throughout the US and Canada.

Falcon 6X

The Dassault Falcon Jet is made in Little Rock, Arkansas this modern technical state-of-the-art business jet features the tallest and widest cabin in business aviation. The Falcon 6X also offers more freedom to move around in the cabin with ease, and comfort, it can be fully customized to any specific need. The Falcon 6X aircraft can now be found in 90+ countries nationwide.

Pedestal Humidifier

Made at Aircare in Little Rock, Arkansas the decorative large-area humidifier can humidify up to 2,400 square feet with a 3.5-gallon reservoir for up to 60 hours. With a cool mist, it can reduce flu and allergies, and relieve dry skin, scratchy throats, and static electricity in the air. It does a wonderful job of controlling the environment around you and balancing the humidity levels.

Advanced Steel Cores

Made in Van Buren, Arkansas at Bekaert Corporation these advanced steel cores are used in advanced transmission conductors that are essential in powering the world and help maintain an efficient US power grid with more capacity for reliable power in a growing world.

M18 Colored Smoke Grenade

Made in Pine Bluff, Arkansas at the Pine Bluff Arsenal makers of the colored smoke grenades that are usually red, yellow, green, and violet are used for tactical operations, training, and ground-to-ground signaling for our nation's military.

Hostess Donuts

Made at the J.M. Smucker Company in Arkadelphia, Arkansas is the home of the #1 mini donut brand in the US market. These mini donuts come in a variety of flavors like chocolate, strawberry glazed, powdered, frosted, crunch, and old-fashioned.  This tasty treat has been a staple for American families for decades, their newest creation is the Honey Bun Donette mashup.

American-Made Rubberband

Made in Hot Springs, Arkansas at Alliance Rubber Company, you can find the PLU rubber bands in the produce section in national retailers in America. The rubber bands are used as parachute bands for the U.S. military and you may see these bright-colored bands around the claws of a lobster used by fishermen. Their fully reusable, durable, and long-lasting and can be used for many household needs and numerous tasks. It's the only rubber band made in America, and it's made right here in the Natural State.

IQ Laser

Made in Alexander, Arkansas at Power Technology INC., the IQ Laser is integral to many complex machines for example cancer diagnosis equipment is enabled by the IQ Laser. Other usages include military defense technologies and semiconductor manufacturing for its precise ultra-stable temperatures and precise operating current source. The Arknsas-made IQ Laser is distributed worldwide.

So, there you have it 8 of the Coolest Things Made in Arkansas to vote on your favorite go here and remember to vote for the Exceptional 8 through August 9, 2024.