The Arkadelphia Alliance and Area Chamber of Commerce announced that two Clark County manufacturers will be featured in the Super 16 round of the third annual ‘Coolest Thing Made in Arkansas’ competition. Presented by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/AIA and Arkansas Business, the Coolest Thing celebrates The Natural State’s rich manufacturing history and highlights some of the amazing products manufactured in Arkansas.

Hostess Brands enters the competition with their delicious Donettes manufactured in a state-of-the-art bakery in Clark County’s Industrial Park. Introduced in the 1940s, Donettes have long been known for their irresistible flavor, satisfying sweetness, and are the #1 selling donut in America. 

Joining Hostess on the list is Siplast, an industry leader in premium roofing and waterproofing systems. Manufactured in Arkadelphia, Siplast’s groundbreaking Paradiene 20 SBS-Modified Bitumen Roofing & Waterproofing Membrane offers exceptional durability, flexibility, and waterproofing capabilities, making it a standout product in the roofing and construction industry.

“We are incredibly proud to have Hostess Brands and Siplast representing Clark County in the Super 16,” said Shelley Short, President & CEO of the Arkadelphia Alliance and Area Chamber of Commerce. “Their products exemplify the best of what Arkansas has to offer.” 

These #ClarkCountyMade products will face off against 14 others in a single-elimination bracket to determine the Coolest Thing Made in Arkansas. We encourage everyone to show your support for Hostess and Siplast by voting for both products at coolestthinginarkansas.com. You may vote up to once a day, per email address until Friday, July 12 at the links below:

Vote for Hostess: https://bit.ly/hostesssuper16

Vote for Siplast: https://bit.ly/siplastsuper16

Each winner will advance to the next round until the Featured Four is reached. This year’s winner will be announced on October 4 and the winning product will be highlighted on coolestthinginarkansas.com and at the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting in November.

The Arkadelphia Alliance and Area Chamber of Commerce extends its heartfelt congratulations to Hostess Brands and Siplast for their well-deserved recognition.