Consumer Product - Leisure Line Adirondack Chair, Tangent Technologies (Montgomery)

Tangent Technologies, LLC of Montgomery, Illinois earned the Made in Kendall designation for its Leisure Line Adirondack Chair. The chair product made in Kendall County, has sold millions of units through major national retailers. This sturdy, maintenance-free, outdoor furniture is made of 90% recycled plastic and carries a 40-year warranty.

Tangent Technologies, LLC was formed in 1982 in Aurora, Illinois as a plastics recycler and is now conducting its operations in Montgomery at the Grid, formerly the Caterpillar site. The company produces plastic resin and plastic resin products, including polyethylene lumber used in outdoor furniture, site amenities, structural applications and marine decking.

Consumer Product, Honorable Mention - Organizer, Plano Molding/Pure Fishing (Sandwich)

Plano Molding/Pure Fishing in Sandwich, Illinois is a long-time industry leader in injection-molded consumer products oriented to hobbyists and outdoorsmen. The company is widely known for its outdoor equipment boxes, tool boxes and hobby organizers.

Industrial Product - HP Series Refrigeration Pump, MTH Pumps (Plano)

MTH Pumps in Plano, Illinois manufacturers specialty pumps. Its HP Series Refrigeration Pump is a leader in the field, with applications in commercial refrigeration and data centers. The pump is highly energy-efficient, saving its owners money and using much less electricity than its competitors. With 35,000 pumps in use, the MTH pumps prevent 8.4 millions pounds of carbon emissions daily during cooler months.

MTH later won the Illinois Manufacturers Association's award for "Coolest Thing Made in Illinois" in 2025 and was recognized as a premier manufacturer in the state.