Communications
CMTA Names Nina Fisher as New Vice President of Communications
Sacramento, Calif. (September 2, 2025) – Today, the California Manufacturers and Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed Nina Krishel Fisher as the organization’s new Vice President of Communications, aiming to strengthen the voice of California manufacturers at a...
News & Insights
Renowned Flavor Brand Torani Joins CMTA
Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) has welcomed new member Torani to the organization. Founded in 1925, the globally recognized flavor company is known for its wide range of syrups and sauces. Torani has a rich...
Manufacturing Minute: California Forever Proposes Massive Manufacturing Hub in Solano County
From award-winning sustainability efforts to creative visions for reindustrialization, this week’s Manufacturing Minute powered by Tri Tool Technologies, showcases how California continues to lead in innovation and industry growth. In this episode, Marathon Petroleum...
CMTA Announces 2025 “Coolest Thing Made in California” Contest
CMTA presents the 2024 Coolest Thing Made in California award to Northrop Grumman, for the world’s fastest microchip, on October 18, 2024 Sacramento, Calif. – California is home to the world’s fastest microchip, zero-emission supercars, and now, the search is on to...
Advocacy
We fight to improve California laws and regulations so our 30,000 manufacturers can prosper in the state. Since 1918, CMTA has worked with the state government to develop balanced laws, effective regulations and sound public policies to stimulate economic growth and create new jobs while safeguarding the state’s environmental resources.



CMTA Membership
We help manufacturers compete in California with sensible laws and regulations. You can trust our decades of experience to fight for manufacturers’ interests, so you can focus on making goods that MAKE California. Let us be your voice and keep you informed.
Get Paid By California To Train Your Employees
Keep your workforce competitive through CMTA’s partnership with California’s Employment Training Panel (ETP). The ETP grants millions of dollars every year to employers to train workers to be more efficient and learn new skills. CMTA has partnered with ETP since 1987.
Coolest Thing Made in California Contest
There are over 30,000 manufacturers in California, which means a lot of cool products are made here in the Golden State. But what’s the Coolest Thing Made in California? We’re trying to find it!