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We’re in the Running for the 2026 Hottest Thing Made in Arizona

We’re excited to share that our Wireless SPC4® Load Indicating System is one of three finalists for the 2026 Hottest Thing Made in Arizona! The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry, in partnership with the Arizona Manufacturers Council, officially announced the top three finalists in the fourth annual statewide competition, presented by Grand Canyon University. Now it’s up to the public to choose the winner!

Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg. Co. is an Arizona-based manufacturer that has developed patented technologies and innovative solutions that have changed the trajectory of reliability in bolted joints in industrial applications across the globe. Trusted for our quality, performance, and credibility, our manufacturing technologies let customers monitor a fastener’s load while in service, improving safety, increasing uptime, and significantly reducing operating costs. Our Wireless SPC4® Load Indicating System, which includes the 720R Probe and Gateway, provides reliability engineers in industrial environments the ability to continuously monitor the condition of critical fasteners, enabling predictive maintenance strategies.

“This year’s top three reflect the diversity of Arizona manufacturing, from lifesaving medical devices and precision industrial technology to Arizona-brewed craft beer,” said Grace Appelbe, executive director of the Arizona Manufacturers Council. “That diversity is exactly what this competition is meant to highlight, along with the companies and skilled teams behind the products made here.”

The Hottest Thing Made in Arizona competition was launched in 2023 to highlight the range and strength of Arizona’s manufacturing sector, with past winners including Boeing’s AH-64 Apache helicopter, the Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitor, and Honeywell Aerospace’s 131-9 auxiliary power unit.

Public voting is open through Oct. 13, with one vote allowed per day per device. Cast your vote at HottestThingAZ.com.