This is the first city partnership in CMTA history. Sacramento, Calif. – In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) and the City of Fremont’s Economic Development Department are entering a private-public...
News & Insights
We’re changing the narrative of the manufacturing industry one story at a time. CMTA’s award-winning storytelling team showcases California’s 30,000 manufacturers by uplifting the voices of our makers. Find industry news and the stories from those “Making California” below.
‘This could really impact the manufacturing sector right here in California’: Study Says Manufacturing in U.S. Could Need Up to 3.8 Million Workers
Sacramento, Calif. – As many as 3.8 million manufacturing jobs will need to be filled in the next decade as the industry continues to advance post-pandemic, according to a new study by Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute. California Manufacturers and Technology...
Profile Series: Meet Beau Huiskens, the CEO of Taurus Fabrication
In our latest Profile Series highlighting the incredible leaders behind California’s manufacturers, discover the story behind the success of a California manufacturing business rooted in generations of craftsmanship. Beau Huiskens, CEO of Taurus Fabrication and CMTA...
Opportunity Stanislaus and California Manufacturers & Technology Association Announce Strategic Partnership
Opportunity Stanislaus (OS) and the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) forge a dynamic partnership to strengthen the manufacturing sector in the Northern San Joaquin Valley and across California. Sacramento, Calif. – Recognizing the pivotal...
Op-Ed: Statewide water supply target supports California’s manufacturers
OPINION – Water use in California is typically thought of in three parts: water for the environment (50%), water for agriculture (40%), and water for communities (10%) per the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC). As a result, “ag” is the sector of the economy...
Government Relations Update: Two Bills That Could Impact California Manufacturers
This month's Government Relations Update video delves into crucial legislative developments impacting California's manufacturing sector. California legislation's fiscal deadline is April 26th. All bills with a fiscal impact are due for consideration by the...
Microgrid Industry Leader, Enchanted Rock, Joins CMTA
Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) officially welcomed Enchanted Rock, an industry leader in electrical resiliency-as-a-service, to the organization today. Enchanted Rock is leading the way with its innovative...
Manufacturing Minute: Bloom Energy Awarded $75 Million for Fremont Facility Expansion
This week's Manufacturing Minute brings insightful updates shaping the future of the U.S. manufacturing landscape. https://youtu.be/tu5qxAgHpco A joint study by Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute gives the industry insight into the growth of manufacturers. The...
Boutique Electric Guitar Manufacturer Kauer Guitars Joins CMTA
Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) officially welcomed Kauer Guitars, a boutique electric guitar maker, to the organization today. Kauer Guitars was established after a lifetime of woodworking in 2007 by Doug Kauer....
Sacramento Popcorn Maker Carmazzi Caramel Corn Joins CMTA
Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed Carmazzi Caramel Corn, California’s Lil’ Drops of Sunshine, to the organization today. A secret family recipe passed down from four generations to Karen Carmazzi and her son...
Press Release
California’s Aerospace Companies Celebrate Announcement of NASA Naming First Crew Under Artemis
The crew assignments are: Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist 1 Christina Hammock Koch, and Mission Specialist 2 Jeremy Hansen.
“This is an exciting journey as we are going back to the Moon,” said Lance Hastings, CEO and President of CMTA. “Thousands of people and our California manufacturers are working toward the future of innovation in space. Our astronauts are representing the next generation and a new era of exploration.”
The flight was built upon the success of the uncrewed Artemis I mission completed in December 2022. The Artemis program is critical to the aerospace industry and to California’s economy.
NASA’s prime contractor for the Orion spacecraft is Lockheed Martin. Orion is the first spacecraft capable of carrying humans on long-duration missions in deep space.
NASA’s prime Space Launch System (SLS) contractors include Aerojet Rocketdyne, The Boeing Company, and Northrop Grumman. SLS is a rocket capable of launching humans, habitats, and support systems directly into deep space. It is designed to be strong and flexible for crew, cargo, or science missions.
According to a report and a recent study by PwC, California’s aerospace, aviation, and defense industry supports more than 511,000 high-paying jobs, generates more than $100 billion in annual economic activity, and generates $7 billion in state and local taxes. Additionally, the industry supply chain consists of thousands of other small businesses, many minority-owned, located throughout all 58 counties. America’s aerospace industry originated in California and today remains the largest industry in the state.
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About CMTA:
The California Manufacturers & Technology Association has advocated for pro-growth laws and regulations before the California legislature and administrative agencies since 1918. 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 $25,000 higher than other non-farm employers in the state. For more information, visit the CMTA website.
About ADAC:
The Aerospace and Defense Alliance of California (ADAC) is a targeted policy committee formed in 2021 to address, manage and leverage policy issues affecting the aerospace and defense industries. ADAC supports policies that enable the industry to make long-planned capital investments, hire more people, improve facilities, retain vital small business suppliers, and create educational and career pathways for the future workforce.