Congratulations to the Boeing 787!
After tallying almost 35,000 votes in the final round, the Boeing 787, manufactured by The Boeing Company in North Charleston, is the winner of the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina!
Thank you to everyone who voted and participated in this year’s contest.
2026 Winner
After more than 220,000 votes, the 787 Dreamliner, made in North Charleston, was named the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina!
Manufacturing in 
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Average Salary
300000
Manufacturing Jobs
6000
Manufacturing Facilities
30
Jobs Tied to Manufacturing
Manufacturing Madness: The Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina is brought to you by South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce and Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina.
South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce is the unified voice for businesses across the Palmetto State. This new organization is one of the largest and most powerful advocacy organizations in the history of South Carolina. The merger of the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance and the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce brings the business community together to speak with one unified voice, bolster its presence in Columbia, expand its reach across South Carolina and align its goals.