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...
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.
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...
CMTA Strengthens Placer County Presence with Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce
SACRAMENTO, CA. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed the Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce as a new member today. Representing more than 1,300 members, the Chamber is a leading voice for business advocacy, workforce development,...
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...
Leading Employer of People with Disabilities Joins CMTA
SACRAMENTO, CA. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed new member PRIDE Industries to the organization today. With a mission to create lasting employment for people with disabilities, PRIDE Industries is one of the most successful...
Press Release
CMTA’S President & CEO Releases Statement on Closure of U.S.-Mexico Railroad Crossings in Texas
Sacramento, Calif. – California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) President and CEO, Lance Hastings released a statement on the closure of the U.S.-Mexico railroad crossings in Texas impacting California’s manufacturing sector. CMTA will do what it can to support our state’s leaders to ensure the smooth flow of goods.
“The closure of U.S.-Mexico border crossings in Texas will greatly impact California’s manufacturing sector.
Our industry relies on efficient logistics and uninterrupted supply chains, and any delays at the border can have a cascading impact on production, jobs, and economic growth. It is imperative that stakeholders work together to find swift and effective solutions, safeguarding the resilience of the manufacturing landscape in California and beyond.
The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) will do what it can to support our state’s leaders to ensure the smooth flow of goods.”
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About CMTA:
The California Manufacturers & Technology Association 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 $25,000 higher than other non-farm employers in the state. For more information, visit the CMTA website.