Voting to eliminate four products begins Monday, Sept. 2, 2024 Sacramento, Calif. – The bracket is narrowing for the “Coolest Thing Made in California” contest hosted by the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA), and eight products have racked...
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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.
EHS Consulting Firm ALL4 & Insurance Brokerage EPIC Join CMTA as Associate Members
Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed several associate members to the organization today, including consulting agency ALL4 and Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC). “Our associate members play an important...
16 Products Advance in CMTA’s “Coolest Thing Made in California” Contest Powered by JPMorganChase
Voting to eliminate eight products begins Monday, August 26 Sacramento, Calif. – Almost 85,000 votes later, 16 products advanced and will go head-to-head, competing for the title of the “Coolest Thing Made in California.” Over 135 products were nominated for the 2nd...
Manufacturing Minute: Northrop Grumman’s Historic Launch of its Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission in California
In this week's Manufacturing Minute, we highlight three significant developments in the manufacturing sector. Manufacturing Minute is released bi-weekly by the California Manufacturers & Technology Association and is powered by Tri Tool Technologies....
Voting Begins for CMTA’s “Coolest Thing Made in California” Contest Powered by JPMorganChase
Popular Round voting is open to the public Sacramento, Calif. – Over 140 California-made products are competing in the California Manufacturers & Technology Association’s (CMTA) 2nd annual contest, vying for the title of the “Coolest Thing Made in California.”...
Electric Motorcycle Company Ryvid Joins CMTA
Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed Ryvid, Inc. to the association today. The electric motorcycle company combines the engineering expertise of innovators with the design acumen of aerospace and automotive...
Manufacturing Minute: California Selected as First State for Hydrogen Energy Hub Federal Funding
This week's Manufacturing Minute brings three exciting updates in the world of manufacturing and technology. Manufacturing Minute is released bi-weekly by the California Manufacturers & Technology Association and is powered by Tri Tool Technologies. ...
What You Need to Know About the “Coolest Thing Made in California” Contest
Manufacturing powers California, and we want to showcase that to the public. California’s manufacturing sector employs 1.31 million people and contributes $310 billion annually to the state’s gross domestic product. You don’t get numbers like those without...
CMTA Announces Second Annual “Coolest Thing Made in California” Contest Powered by JPMorganChase
Pictured: California’s Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis presents the 2023 "Coolest Thing Made in California" award to Tesla on October 6, 2023. Contest starts July 29, 2024 Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) is thrilled to...
Manufacturing Minute: Boeing is Building Autonomous Undersea Vehicles for the U.S. Navy in California
This week's Manufacturing Minute highlights impressive developments happening in California from two of CMTA's Board Member companies. Manufacturing Minute is released bi-weekly by the California Manufacturers & Technology Association and is powered by Tri Tool...
Press Release
Manufacturing Minute: New Investment by President Biden & Coolest Thing Made in CA Competition
October is just around the corner, which means a busy month showcasing makers for National Manufacturing Month! Check out this week’s Manufacturing Minute to hear the latest manufacturing news from California.
️⚙️ What to know about the Coolest Thing Made in California competition
⚙️ New facility for Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling
⚙️ A look at President Biden’s “Invent Here – Build Here” investment
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