Read CMTA’s round-up of manufacturing-related news from August 2025. The articles below don’t reflect the views of the manufacturing industry or CMTA. They are a collection of the latest industry news from this past month.
Latest Industry News
Jet Component Manufacturer Bombardier Opens New Moorpark Facility
Bombardier, a Canada-based company, announced the opening of a new 46,000-square-foot facility in Moorpark, CA. The site, which now employs 30 people, will manufacturer components for the company’s Global 7500 and Global 8000 business jets, the latter of which is still in development. It replaces a smaller facility in Los Angeles as the company has grown.
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Rocket Lab Completes Acquisition of Geost
Rocket Lab Corporation—a CMTA member and part of CMTA’s ADAC group—announced its completion of the acquisition of Geost, a leading developer of electro-optical and infrared sensor systems for national security space missions. As part of the deal, the company will gain Geost’s manufacturing facilities, laboratories, intellectual property, and product inventory. Rocket Lab is based in Long Beach, CA.
Apple Commits $100 Billion to U.S. Manufacturing
Tech giant Apple pledged $100 billion toward domestic manufacturing. The company aims to bring more of its supply chain to the U.S. as part of a new manufacturing program. This investment includes expansion plans in California, among many other states. The Cupertino-based company designs its products in California, but currently relies on a global supply chain.
Joby Aviation Partners to Develop Military Aircraft
Santa Cruz-based company Joby Aviation has partnered with defense firm L3Harris Technologies to develop a vertical take-off and landing aircraft for defense applications. The new military-grade version of Joby’s VTOL aircraft will be tested in fall 2025. Operational demonstrations are expected to begin in 2026. Joby Aviation is headquartered in Santa Cruz with its main manufacturing site in Marina.
U.S. Takes 10% Stake in Chipmaker Intel
The U.S. government made an $8.9 billion investment in Intel common stock, about a 10% stake in the company. This deal gives the U.S. government a “passive ownership” in the Santa Clara-based company, according to Intel’s press release. The agreement comes as part of an effort to boost semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. and cement the nation as a leader in the global chipmaking industry.
Anheuser-Busch Tops U.S. Craft Beer Market
CMTA board member company Anheuser-Busch became the #1 market share gainer among the top five U.S. craft beer manufacturers. According to a release from the company, the growth is driven by their focus and prioritization of key craft styles, IPA and Wheat, which meet consumer preferences. IPAs are now the leading style in craft beer, making up 5% of total U.S. beer sales.
Manufacturing Industry Policy
Senate Blocks Assembly Move on Cap-and-Trade Reauthorization
Negotiations to extend California’s Cap-and-Trade program through 2045 are ongoing. With the legislative session ending on September 12, lawmakers have less than two weeks to reach a deal. Last week, the California Senate blocked a move from Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin to advance the extension of the program, and refused to allow the proposed amendments.