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Sidecut Saw
AST Solutions
A high reach saw attachment for skid steers and tractors, cutting branches up to 7″ thick at 20 feet without repositioning. Runs on standard flow, with optional high-flow upgrades and interchangeable heads for mulching. Ideal for land clearing, storm cleanup, and fence line management.
Pivot Sign Device
Bess Machining
A pivoting road sign mount that lets workers quickly lower and reset signs, preventing damage from farm equipment, snowplows, and high winds. Built in Lyon County, it’s used by KDOT and in 14 states to improve roadway safety and efficiency.
Handy Hook
Handy Hook
A glove-donning tool for firefighters that mounts to gear, enabling single-handed glove use. Designed by a firefighter, it offers quick donning and doffing with no gear damage. Available in compact and extended versions for flexibility in the field.
Concentric Fire Tube
Hess Services
A safer, longer lasting firetube design for oil/water heaters that eliminates hot spots and corrosion. The removable inner tube allows for maintenance without taking equipment offline, improving reliability in energy and industrial operations.
Light Guard Pulse™
Elecsys International (a Lindsay Company)
A pedestal-based remote monitoring system for streetlights, protecting against copper theft and outages. It controls up to six circuits from one unit, operates via cellular networks, and offers real-time alerts and battery backup, without needing site visits.
Consumer Brands Vehicle Fleet Graphics
Lowen Color Graphics
Lowen designs, produces, and installs fleet graphics for top brands like FedEx, Pepsi, and USPS. Manufactured in Hutchinson, KS, these durable vinyl graphics are applied nationwide by Lowen-certified installers, turning vehicle fleets into brand ambassadors.
Glamping Covered Wagon
PlainsCraft
Custom-built covered wagons with modern amenities for glamping, guest lodging, or resorts. Made in Kansas with local materials and proprietary Bonnetgard™ insulation, they include HVAC, power, beds, bathrooms, and rustic charm for memorable stays.
Knit-Rite Liner-Liner Prosthetic Sock
Thuasne
A high-tech sock worn under prosthetic liners to reduce skin irritation, wick moisture, and prevent odor. Made in KCK with antimicrobial yarns and a WWI-era legacy, it’s used globally by amputees seeking all-day comfort and skin protection.
Entertainer Coach Conversions
Village Coachworks
Wichita-based Village Coachworks converts motorcoaches into luxury sleeper buses for touring artists. Each build includes custom interiors, A/V, kitchen, and beds, requiring 2,800-man hours and 4.5 miles of wiring to serve entertainers across North America.
Wrax
Wrax
A revolutionary sports bra/harness that controls breast movement from the top down, boosting comfort and performance for athletes. Engineered through anatomical and physics-based design, it empowers women of all sizes to train without pain or distraction.