This week's Manufacturing Minute brings attention to significant developments in steel manufacturing, electrical products, and workers' compensation solutions for California manufacturers. https://youtu.be/8VbyGGXGdgk Watch the latest Manufacturing Minute episode in...
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.
Porsche Consulting Joins CMTA’s Member Network
Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed new member Porsche Consulting to the organization in March. The consulting firm is a leading management consultancy from Germany with offices located around the world. It...
Schneider Electric Joins CMTA
Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed new member Schneider Electric to the organization today. Schneider Electric is a global industrial technology leader and a powerhouse of energy distribution, industrial...
Largest Flexible Packaging Manufacturer for Produce Joins CMTA
Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed new member Emerald Packaging to the organization today. For 60 years, Emerald Packaging has been reinventing produce packaging and is the largest flexible packaging...
As Seen On TV: Women in Manufacturing California-Made Products
California-made products were recently featured on ABC10, CBS Sacramento, and Fox40, highlighting the creativity and innovation driving the state’s manufacturing industry. These TV segments lead up to CMTA’s 4th Annual Women MakingCA Conference on Thursday, March 13,...
Leading Developer in Energy Storage Solutions Joins CMTA
Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed new member Convergent Energy and Power (Convergent) to the organization today. Convergent is a leading provider of energy storage solutions in North America. The...
CMTA Celebrates Black History Month by Exploring Current and Past Innovators of Manufacturing
In honor of Black History Month, we're highlighting the lasting contributions of African American leaders in manufacturing. These trailblazers broke racial barriers and shaped the modern manufacturing landscape through their innovation and resilience. Their legacies...
Tesla Prepares for Optimus Bot Production in California: Manufacturing Minute: Manufacturing Minute
This week's Manufacturing Minute highlights key advancements in robotics, aerospace, and AI-driven manufacturing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmJpn0xrMjQ Watch the latest Manufacturing Minute episode in the video player above. Tesla's Optimus Bot...
Global leader in launch and space systems Rocket Lab joins CMTA
Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed new member Rocket Lab to the organization today. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Long Beach, Rocket Lab is a space company that designs, manufactures, assembles,...
PG&E CEO Announced as Keynote Speaker at CMTA’s Annual Membership & Board of Directors Meeting: Manufacturing Minute
This week's Manufacturing Minute highlights key developments shaping the future of manufacturing and innovation. https://youtu.be/mbhCd5z_rIA Watch the latest Manufacturing Minute episode in the video player above. CEO of PG&E Announced as CMTA Annual...
Press Release
First Major Tankless Brand Assembled in U.S. Joins CMTA

Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed new member Rinnai to the organization. Rinnai America Corporation, a subsidiary of Rinnai Corporation in Nagoya, Japan, was established in 1974. With a global perspective to create 21st-century products for the home and business, Rinnai America offers highly efficient home and business comfort solutions, including tankless water heaters, condensing gas boilers, and more.
“Having Rinnai join CMTA only further strengthens our membership network of innovative manufacturers and forward thinkers,” said Lance Hastings, President & CEO of CMTA. “Their expertise in advanced manufacturing, efficiency, and sustainability will bring valuable insights and resources to our members and California’s manufacturing and technology sectors.”
The company is committed to providing a wide range of comfort solutions to the North American market. In recent years, the company has made significant investments in the market including the opening of its world class innovation center and the construction of its manufacturing facility in Griffin, GA.
“Our brand promise is Creating a healthier way of living® which is very focused on improving the lives of our customers. California is a very important market for Rinnai, and we have many opportunities to enhance consumers’ lives with our highly efficient home comfort solutions,” said Frank Windsor, President of Rinnai America Corporations. “We are excited and proud to be joining CMTA to ensure consumers and businesses have options to choose the best heating and water heating solutions available.”
While known as a leader in the tankless water heating category, Rinnai has expanded its product portfolio to include a full line of residential and commercial gas boilers, as well as its Electric Heat Pump Water Heater.
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About CMTA
The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) has advocated for pro-growth laws and regulations before the California legislature and administrative agencies since 1918. The total output from manufacturing in California is $300 billion per year, roughly 10 percent of the total economic output of the state. Manufacturers employ 1.3 million Californians paying wages more than $2,500 higher than other non-farm employers in the state.
About Rinnai
Rinnai America Corporation, a subsidiary of Rinnai Corporation in Nagoya, Japan, was established in 1974 and is headquartered in Peachtree City, Georgia. Rinnai America offers a wide variety of highly efficient home and business comfort solutions, including tankless water heaters, condensing gas boilers, space heating furnaces, and electric heat pump water heaters. With a global perspective to create 21st-century products for the home and business, Rinnai America is committed to quality, safety, and Creating a healthier way of living®. For more information about Rinnai’s entire product line, visit www.rinnai.us.