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Press Release
Butcher Power Products Joins CMTA Amid Impressive Growth

SACRAMENTO, CA. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed new member Butcher Power Products to the organization today. Based in Sacramento, Butcher Power Products delivers utility-grade switchboards, switchgear, and power distribution equipment engineered for mission-critical environments.
The company’s products serve transportation, industrial, and energy markets, among many others. In less than two years, Butcher Power Products scaled operations from a 6,000 square-foot facility to more than 100,000 square feet of manufacturing space.
“Butcher Power Products’ impressive growth reflects the strength and impact of manufacturing in California,” said Lance Hastings, President & CEO of CMTA. “Their technical capabilities and commitment to high-quality production demonstrate exactly why our state’s manufacturing industry remains so vital to the economy. I am thrilled to welcome them to CMTA and look forward to working together.”

“Butcher Power Products is proud to join CMTA and stand alongside so many of California’s leading manufacturers,” said Kyle Kuperus, Community & Compliance Manager at Butcher Power Products. “Participating in the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in California contest gave us a firsthand look at the strength and innovation of the state’s manufacturing network, and we’re excited to stay engaged with CMTA as we advance California’s industry.”
The company’s advanced operations, rigorous quality standards, and focus on serving both domestic and global markets reflect the manufacturing excellence of California. The addition of Butcher Power Products to CMTA’s membership further enhances the association’s representation across critical segments of the state’s manufacturing industry, from transportation industrial parts production to advanced materials processing.
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About CMTA
The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) has advocated for pro-growth laws and regulations before the California legislature and administrative agencies since 1918. The total output from manufacturing in California is $300 billion per year, roughly 10 percent of the total economic output of the state. Manufacturers employ 1.3 million Californians paying wages more than $2,500 higher than other non-farm employers in the state.
About Butcher Power Products
Butcher Power Products delivers utility-grade switchboards, switchgear and power distribution equipment engineered for mission-critical environments. Their product lines – including low and medium voltage switchboards & switchgear – are built for demanding uptime, interconnection, and compliance standards.