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...
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.
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...
Manufacturing Minute: Union Pacific’s Big Boy Steam Locomotive Coming to California
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...
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...
Press Release
Manufacturing Minute: CHIPS Act Funding, Satellite Contract & Coolest Thing Made in California
Find out what’s happening in the manufacturing industry on this week’s Manufacturing Minute with Ananda Rochita.
⚙️ What Northrop Grumman & Lockheed Martin will make with a new $1.5B shared contract.
⚙️ Just how many CHIPS Act Funding applications the government received.
⚙️ What to know about the Coolest Thing Made in California competition.
⚙️ Are you registered for CMTA’s 2nd Annual Foundation Golf Tournament?
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