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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.
As Seen on TV: California-Made Gift Guide
As Seen on TV – Need some gift-giving inspiration? Find California-made gift ideas for your friends, family, and loved ones here. Blue Diamond Almonds | Manufactured in Sacramento, CA Find them here. OV Cornhole | Manufactured in El Dorado, CA Find them here....
Manufacturing Minute: Governor Newsom meets with California Manufacturers at APEC
Find out how California’s manufacturers were involved in APEC 2023 on this week's Manufacturing Minute with Ananda Rochita. ⚙️ How California's Governor Newsom engaged with our manufacturers ⚙️ Hear about this year's Women MakingCA Nominations. Go to...
Manufacturing Minute: UC Berkeley Teams Up With NASA
Find out what's happening in California's manufacturing industry on this week's Manufacturing Minute with Ananda Rochita. ⚙️ BP Pulse Makes a Historic Deal with Tesla ⚙️ UC Berkeley Teams Up With NASA ⚙️ Women Making California Award Nominations open Nov. 15...
CMTA Welcomes Financial Institution, JP Morgan Chase, to Organization
Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed JP Morgan Chase & Co. to the organization today. JP Morgan Chase is a leading global financial services firm with a rich history of over 200 years and assets of $3.9...
Manufacturing Minute: Details on Stratolaunch’s Contract with the U.S. Air Force
Find out what's happening in California's manufacturing industry on this week's Manufacturing Minute with Ananda Rochita. ⚙️ Siemens Mobility's New Project in Sacramento ⚙️ Bayer’s Huge Investment in Berkeley ⚙️ Stratolaunch’s Brand-New Contract ⚙️ The CA...
Tesla Model Y Wins Inaugural ‘Coolest Thing Made in California’ Competition
Sacramento, Calif. – The moment we've all been waiting for has arrived – in a thrilling conclusion to the "Coolest Thing Made in California" competition, Tesla's Model Y emerged as the undisputed champion, solidifying its place as the pinnacle of California...
World-Class Transformer Manufacturer, Pacific Transformer, Joins CMTA
Sacramento, Calif. –The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed Pacific Transformer to the organization. Pacific Transformer, located in Anaheim, California, designs and manufactures custom transformers and magnetic products from...
Manufacturing Minute: How the Recent COVID Surge is Impacting CA Manufacturers
Find out what's happening in the manufacturing industry on this week's Manufacturing Minute with Ananda Rochita. ⚙️ A new manufacturing grant for a California school ⚙️ How the recent COVID-19 surge is impacting CA manufacturers ⚙️ A new era for a well-known cereal...
Automotive Accessory Manufacturer, T-Rex Truck Products, Joins CMTA
Sacramento, Calif. –The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed T-Rex Truck Products, Inc. to the organization today. The off-road accessory and utility rack manufacturer operates its three brands, T-Rex Grilles, Zroadz Off-Road Products...
Press Release
Manufacturing Leader’s Statement on AB 1951 Following Hearing in State Senate Committee on Government and Finance
Sacramento, CA – California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) President and CEO, Lance Hastings today issued the following statement in response to AB 1951 receiving the votes needed to leave the Senate’s Committee on Governance and Finance:
“Groundbreaking inventions and world-leading production advancements take partnership. Today’s vote sends a firm signal to manufacturers worldwide that California stands ready to invest in its creators, now and in the future. As it is, California collects little from this sales tax, as most manufacturing equipment is purchased in states without equipment taxes. This bill solves that problem.
By giving manufacturers in the Golden State that competitive edge against other low-cost states, we bolster the economic future and opportunity of communities across all of California’s diverse regions. Manufacturing provides a gateway to the middle class, and each manufacturing job supports at least 2.5 others in the economy. With today’s vote, we are one step closer to seeing more California-made products on store shelves across the country, more Californians in high-quality jobs, and more homegrown innovation in the state that has always done it best.”