This week's Manufacturing Minute brings exciting developments across the manufacturing sector in California from our CMTA members. Manufacturing Minute is powered by Tri Tool Technologies. https://youtu.be/FIaKfyv4oSM Watch the latest episode in the video player...
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.
Manufacturing Minute: Boeing Subsidiary Leads Development of Space Defense Satellites
This week's Manufacturing Minute highlights groundbreaking advancements from our CMTA members, showcasing their commitment to innovation. Manufacturing Minute is powered by Tri Tool Technologies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ehc8RuqQ1A Watch the latest episode in...
CMTA Government Relations Update: A Recently Expired California Incentive Program May be Reestablished
This month’s Government Relations Update video highlights crucial legislative developments for California’s manufacturing sector. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOD_nmxABJo The California Legislative Summer Recess is approaching on July 3, 2024. This date marks the...
Organic Fertilizer Company, Glogens, Joins CMTA
Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed Glogens, a fertilizer and plant nutrient company, to the organization today. The Sacramento organic fertilizer company utilizes natural coal and amino acids to enhance...
Sustainable House Manufacturer, ReMo Homes, Joins CMTA
Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) officially welcomed ReMo Homes, a pioneering modular manufacturing company, to the organization today. ReMo Homes is working towards providing zero-carbon, cost-effective modular and...
Manufacturing Minute: Tandem PV Awarded $4.7 Million to Advance New Solar Technology
In this week's Manufacturing Minute, we highlight three significant developments in the manufacturing sector. Manufacturing Minute is powered by Tri Tool Technologies. https://youtu.be/FbUPSHYhM0g U.S. Department of Energy Awards CMTA Member, Tandem PV, with New...
Navigating a New Era of Manufacturing: Harnessing AI in the Industry
Webinar presented by Hitachi Digital Services and Dr. Chetan Gupta, head of AI research at Hitachi Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) hosted an exclusive webinar on the evolving landscape of the manufacturing...
California Aerospace Day Celebrates Achievements of the Golden State’s Aerospace Industry
The event co-hosted by Boeing, Lockheed Martin & Amazon Project Kuiper, showcases significance of aerospace industry and its impact on California’s economy and beyond. https://youtu.be/004LflPp2Fo?feature=shared Sacramento, Calif. – In partnership with Boeing,...
Manufacturing Minute: SF State Receives A $14 Million Grant from The Genentech Foundation
This week's Manufacturing Minute highlights three significant advancements that are shaping the industry's future. Manufacturing Minute is powered by Tri Tool Technologies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BLxyJ_BRaI $14 Million STEM Grant to San Francisco...
CMTA Government Relations Update: California’s Manufacturers May Lose a Major Training Program
This month’s Government Relations Update video highlights crucial legislative developments for California’s manufacturing sector. https://youtu.be/Dmj-DjtEur0 Both the Assembly and Senate have a huge deadline on Friday, May 24, 2024, to pass bills introduced in their...
Press Release
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 Appropriations Committees, signaling a critical phase for proposed policies.
Assemblymember Luiz Rivas’s AB 2400 takes center stage, proposing an extension of the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority Act (CAEATFA). This act, fostering partnerships to offer financing solutions, aims to slash greenhouse gas emissions and energize economic growth. Since the act’s establishment in 2010, the sales and use tax exclusion incentive program within CAEATFA for manufacturers of green technologies identifies a nexus between California’s economic and environmental goals. Since its inception, over 128,000 jobs have been created or retained, spurring investment that totals over $2.5 billion in fiscal benefits and $415 million in environmental benefits. AB 2400, a CMTA maker bill, stands to profoundly benefit California’s manufacturers.
Assemblymember Diane Papan’s AB 2515 raises pivotal concerns for menstrual product manufacturers in California. The bill seeks to prohibit the sale of products containing any detectable PFAS, potentially exposing manufacturers to extensive liabilities and punitive penalties. While CMTA’s members are not intentionally adding PFAS chemicals to these products, the bill contains a private right of action and the ability to levy punitive financial penalties on manufacturers. Companies should not intentionally add these chemicals, but the legislation needs additional considerations before CMTA removes its opposition.
Stay informed with the latest updates from the Government Relations Update video series, offering invaluable insights for manufacturers navigating California’s legislative environment.
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