2025 California-Made Holiday Gift Guide Celebrate the season with gifts made by California’s most innovative manufacturers. From handcrafted treats to cutting-edge creations, these products showcase the creativity, expertise, and craftsmanship that make...
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.
4 Ways CMTA Helps Manufacturers Compete in California
Why CMTA Membership Is Essential for California Manufacturers Since 1918, CMTA has been dedicated to creating an environment where California manufacturers can thrive, not just survive. Membership provides manufacturers of all sizes with the tools, support, and...
CMTA Elects New Board Officers
SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) announced the election of new officers within its Board of Directors, underscoring the organization’s commitment to strong leadership representing California’s diverse manufacturing...
Proposed LA Stormwater Permit Could Cost Businesses $325,000 Per Acre
CMTA Sounds the Alarm on the Unclear and Unaffordable Mandate Los Angeles, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) is urging the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board to halt consideration of a costly and poorly...
Manufacturing in the News: October 2025
Read CMTA's round-up of manufacturing-related news from October 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 Lockheed...
Experimental Jet Wins 2025 Coolest Thing Made in California Contest
Sacramento, Calif. – After more than 200,000 votes, the California-made X-59 built by Lockheed Martin in Palmdale has been crowned the 2025 “Coolest Thing Made in California.” The annual statewide contest, hosted by the California Manufacturers & Technology...
CMTA Celebrates Hispanic Heritage with Insights from Torani Leader
Insights with Manufacturing Leaders: Hispanic Heritage Month Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to recognize the meaningful impact, creativity, and guidance of Hispanic and Latino professionals across industries. In California’s diverse and evolving...
CMTA Announces 100% Success Against Breaker Bills in 2025 Legislative Session
Sacramento, Calif. (September 16, 2025) – Today, the California Manufacturers & Technology Association(CMTA) announced that it secured a 100% success rate on stopping all priority “Breaker” bills during the 2025 legislative session. CMTA also successfully advanced...
CMTA Opposes Secretive Cap-and-Trade Process
Sacramento, Calif. (September 8, 2025) – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) announced today that the state’s manufacturing sector is in strong opposition to any attempt to advance a cap-and-trade deal in the final days of the legislative...
Manufacturing in the News: August 2025
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...
Press Release
As Seen On TV: Women in Manufacturing California-Made Products

California-made products were recently featured on ABC10, CBS Sacramento, and Fox40, highlighting the creativity and innovation driving the state’s manufacturing industry. These TV segments lead up to CMTA’s 4th Annual Women MakingCA Conference on Thursday, March 13, in Sacramento, a gathering dedicated to celebrating the women shaping the future of manufacturing. Watch the segments below and keep scrolling to discover more about the featured products!
Alka Beauty

Alka Beauty
This system filters out chlorine and other chemicals usually found in tap water and adds minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium, so that you can wash your face with the best quality water. The counter top system comes with a diverter valve to connect to your bathroom sink, which allows you to switch between filtered water and unfiltered water. Plus, the filtration system comes with a direct faucet connection to allow for express access to purified water from the countertop system.
Get more information on the Alka Beauty.
AlkaGlam
Sea Lava Clarifying Tonic
A lightweight, anti-aging toner treatment that utilizes patented Alkaglam technology to convert distilled water into a natural tonic. Highly concentrated minerals Zinc, Magnesium, Kaolin, Tourmaline and Zeolite, a rare super mineral created 200,000 feet below the Earth’s surface when molten lava from undersea volcanoes fuses with natural ocean saltwater, help to brighten, retexturize, and firm skin.
Get more information on Alka Glam’s Clarifying Tonic
AlkaVida
Alka Beauty, Cleo Shower Filter with pods
Transform your daily shower into a luxurious spa experience with our revolutionary Advanced Filtration Shower Filter. Specially crafted for those who reside in apartments and face the challenges of hard water, this high-tech shower filter is designed to elevate your self-care routine to new heights.
Learn more about the Cleo Shower HERE
Blue Diamond Almonds
Mike’s Hot Honey Almonds
The #1 Almond Brand teamed up with the #1 Hot Honey Brand to bring you Mike’s Hot Honey Flavored Almonds. Now we’re talking. Your favorite crunchy snacks are roasted with hot honey flavoring, aka all Natural 100% Pure Honey Infused with Chili Peppers. You’ll lick your lips, fingers, and maybe even the package for every last drop of this iconic snack.
Check out Blue Diamond Almonds Mike’s Hot Honey Almonds
Thin Dipped Chocolate Almonds
Blue Diamond Almonds Dipped Double Dark Chocolate Almonds conquer any sweet craving with only 1/2 the sugar*. Talk about a win-win. Plus, there are no artificial flavors, coloring, shiny or wax coatings so you can give into your cravings with all the goodness.
Learn more about Blue Diamonds Thin Dipped Almond
Carmazzi Caramel Corn
Grandma’s secret recipe. This original recipe is the cornerstone of our operation. Our Caramel Corn is not too sweet with a hint of savory. You can taste the real butter with every crunchy bite. It is not chewy and it is always fresh.
Buy your Carmazzi Caramel Corn HERE
CASUPO
Items Featured: Wagoneer Bag, Passport Holders, Full Grain Leather Wallet
CASUPO creates one of the most environmentally conscious and durable leather goods in the USA. CASUPO rescues leather from the past and gives it a new life to lessen the amount of waste in the world. We also source sustainable leathers from gold-rated tanneries to provide a product that is dyed using natural dyes, which gives you a less toxic and more durable product.
Check out CASUPO bags HERE
Korina
Items Featured: Detoxify Mask Power, Coffee + Sugar Facial Scrub, Winter Ylang Lavender Sandalwood Perfume Oil, Neroli Vetiver Bergamot Perfume Oil, Lavender Body Oil, Natural Face Serums
Korina is passionate about creating clean, natural, and effective skincare and body care products. It is handcrafted, clean beauty products that are safe and effective. Korina is dedicated to helping you find natural solutions for what you use on your skin and body.
Learn more about the Korina Beauty Products
Villa Vidal
Innovative Luxe Bathrobe
Are you tired of juggling towels and struggling to keep your sleeves dry while washing your face? Look no further – Villa. Vidal revolutionized bathrobe design with our patent-pending bathrobe that combines comfort, convenience, and practicality like never before.
Learn more about Villa Vidal’s Bathrobe
Villa Vidal Outfits Featured on TV
Check out the Jacqueline Dress, Remi Red Suit Set, and the Chanel Tweed Set.
Wente Vineyards
Items Featured: Aly’s Pinot Noir, Niki’s Pinot Noir Rosé
Aly’s Pinot Noir has expressive aromas of cherry, cranberry, rose petal, forest floor and cinnamon. Bright flavors of red cherry and vanilla are rounded out by focused acidity.
Niki’s Pinot Noir Rosé is incredibly aromatic with notes of fresh melon, ripe strawberries, and raspberry. This wine has a soft palate and finishes with bright and lively acidity.
Learn more about these Wente Wines
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