Read CMTA's round-up of manufacturing-related news from June 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 New Fire...
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.
Global Technology Leader Hitachi Joins CMTA
Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed new member Hitachi to the organization today. The Hitachi Group is a global leader in digital innovation and sustainable solutions, with operations in various industries...
Manufacturing Minute: Amazon Opens New Zoox Robotaxi Factory in California
From electric robotaxis in the Bay Area to expanded aerial intelligence in Southern California, this week’s Manufacturing Minute, powered by Tri Tool Technologies, spotlights the latest wave of innovation shaping U.S. manufacturing. This week’s Manufacturing Minute...
CMTA Lands at the Paris Air Show
CMTA is at the 2025 Paris Air Show, highlighting California’s vital role in the international aerospace industry. See our live updates!
Manufacturing Minute: Stratolaunch Achieves Hypersonic Flight Milestone in California
From record-breaking speed in the stratosphere to clean propulsion in the harbor, California is powering the future of manufacturing. This week’s Manufacturing Minute powered by Tri Tool Technologies features Marine Group Boat Works’ electrification of its diesel yard...
Manufacturing in the News: May 2025
Scroll through CMTA's round-up of manufacturing-related news and updates from May 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...
Manufacturing Minute: Anheuser-Busch Invests $300M in U.S. Manufacturing
Anheuser-Busch is investing $300 million in U.S. manufacturing, continuing its 165-year legacy of American production. This week’s Manufacturing Minute highlights how CMTA member companies Anheuser-Busch and John Deere, along with the Small Business Administration,...
Nationally Recognized Firm Eide Bailly Joins CMTA
Sacramento, Calif. –The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed new member Eide Bailly to the organization today. Eide Bailly is a certified public accounting and business advisory firm, providing leaders of all levels with solutions...
CMTA Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage with Manufacturing Leaders
Insights with Manufacturing Leaders: AAPI Heritage Month Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is a time to honor the vibrant contributions, innovation, and leadership of AAPI individuals across all industries. In California’s diverse and...
California-Made Gift Guide for Mother’s Day & Father’s Day
California-Made Picks for Mother’s Day & Father’s Day With over 35,000 manufacturers across California, you're bound to find the perfect gift that’s thoughtful, high-quality, and locally made. This Mother’s and Father’s Day, surprise them with something...
Press Release
Three29 Joins CMTA to Help Manufacturers Integrate AI Efficiency
Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed new member Three29 to the organization today. Three29 is a fully integrated, conversion-first agency specializing in helping manufacturing and construction companies. The agency builds custom apps, websites and marketing campaigns for small and medium-sized companies.
“I’m happy to welcome Three29 as a new CMTA member,” said Lance Hastings, President & CEO of CMTA. “Our Communications Team has worked closely with Three29 on digital projects and seen firsthand the value their skills and knowledge will bring to our manufacturing members. We look forward to fostering those mutually beneficial relationships among our membership network.”
With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) utilization, Three29 helps companies leverage AI—not just to improve efficiency through custom agents—but to tackle the biggest, unaddressed opportunity: Answer Engine Optimization. Buyers, especially for professional, construction and manufacturing services, look to AI first when researching who to do business with. If companies are not cited by AI, then potential business can be missed. Three29 addresses this gap to support their clients’ forward growth.
“We’re excited to join CMTA because it’s a group of companies that are our people,” said Joshua Hanosh, Vice President and Co-Founder at Three29. “We love working with the folks who make and invent, who like to get their hands dirty and who are always looking to better themselves and their company each year.”
Three29 has offices in Sacramento, CA and Jacksonville, FL, and has been helping companies grow since 2010.
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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 Three29
Three29 is a fully integrated, conversion-first agency specializing in helping manufacturing and construction companies. The agency helps clients capture active buyers through precision SEO/AEO, SEM, tradeshow and social ad strategies, create future buyers through persona-driven campaigns and remarketing, and convert browsers into appointments with websites built to drive action, not just look pretty. Three29 connects the digital breadcrumbs like social ads, search clicks, and form fills to initial meetings, consultations, and closed sales.