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. 

AI Automation Leader Trener Robotics Joins CMTA

Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed Trener Robotics as its newest member today, adding a company at the forefront of physical AI for industrial automation to its statewide network.  With headquarters in San...

Red Wing Shoes Steps into CMTA’s Growing Manufacturing Network

SACRAMENTO, CA. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) is pleased to welcome Red Wing Shoes as its newest member, strengthening CMTA’s member base in the apparel and footwear manufacturing sector. Founded in 1905, Red Wing Shoes designs and...

Manufacturing in the News: January 2026

Read CMTA's round-up of manufacturing news from January 2026. 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 Martin...

Manufacturing in the News: December 2025

Read CMTA's round-up of manufacturing news from December 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   Wisk Completes...

CMTA Supports Quarry Innovation Center

Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association(CMTA) today announced its support for the Quarry Innovation Center, an advanced manufacturing development proposed near Brisbane, CA, on the San Francisco Peninsula. The project is...

Butcher Power Products Joins CMTA Amid Impressive Growth

SACRAMENTO, CA. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed new member Butcher Power Products to the organization today. Based in Sacramento, Butcher Power Products delivers utility-grade switchboards, switchgear, and power distribution...

California’s 2026 Laws: What Manufacturers Need to Know

Sacramento, CA. – Starting January 1, 2026, California manufacturers face several new laws that will reshape compliance, hiring, training, and investment decisions. The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) highlights six major laws that...

Cal EPIC Joins CMTA’s Growing Statewide Manufacturing Network

SACRAMENTO, CA. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed new member Cal EPIC to the organization today. Cal EPIC works to accelerate research and development of next-generation energy and transportation technology. Through the...

Manufacturing in the News: November 2025

Read CMTA's round-up of manufacturing-related news from November 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   Governor...

Press Release

Manufacturing Minute: Awards Program for Makers & Where CA Ranks with New Jobs

Aug 4, 2023

Celebrate Manufacturing Month with CMTA! On this week’s Manufacturing Minute, Ananda Rochita shares the latest manufacturing news you need to know.

⚙️CMTA debuts a new event & awards program for CA manufacturers! Register for tickets here.
⚙️Millions of dollars given in incentives. Details on who benefits.
⚙️ Manufacturing jobs are growing! Where CA ranks compared to the rest of the country.

Click on the photo below to watch the latest manufacturing news.

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