Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed two new associate members, BlueForge Alliance (BFA) and CommerceWest Bank, to the organization today. “I am excited to welcome our two newest associate members to CMTA, both...
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.
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CMTA Hosts Manufacturing Roundtable with Senator Wahab in Fremont
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California Holiday Gift Guide: Unique Presents from the Golden State
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CMTA Update: New 2025 Laws for California Manufacturers
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Nexamp Solar Joins CMTA
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Manufacturing Minute: Join Hundreds in Celebrating California’s Manufacturing Industry in 2025
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Manufacturing Minute: California’s Getting a New Manufacturing Jobs Training Program
This week’s Manufacturing Minute highlights exciting advancements in workforce development, biomanufacturing, and defense technology. Manufacturing Minute is released bi-weekly by the California Manufacturers & Technology Association and is powered by Tri Tool...
Fourth-Generation Walnut Manufacturer Joins CMTA
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WEBINAR: Navigating the Impact of the New PM2.5 NAAQS on California Industrial Operations
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Press Release
16 Products Advance in CMTA’s “Coolest Thing Made in California” Contest Powered by JPMorganChase
Voting to eliminate eight products begins Monday, August 26
Sacramento, Calif. – Almost 85,000 votes later, 16 products advanced and will go head-to-head, competing for the title of the “Coolest Thing Made in California.”
Over 135 products were nominated for the 2nd annual contest hosted by the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) and powered by JPMorganChase. Voting to narrow down the contest into the “Top 8” products will occur from Monday, August 26 to Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PST.
Sacramento Region Manufacturers in the Contest:
- Carmazzi Caramel Corn’s Chocolate Drizzle Caramel Corn Made in Sacramento
- Ginger Elizabeth’s Artisan Chocolates Made in Sacramento
Bay Area Manufacturers in the Contest:
- GILLIG’s Battery Electric Bus Made in Livermore
- Hydrogen Sports’ Proton Ball Machine Made in Santa Clara
- Pivotal’s Helix Personal eVTOL Aircraft Made in Palo Alto
- Zoox’s Robotaxi Made in Fremont
Los Angeles Area Manufacturers in the Contest:
- Lockheed Martin’s X-59 Made in Palmdale
- Phenix Technology’s First Due Firefighting Helmet Made in Riverside
- Ryvid’s Anthem Electric Motorcycle Made in San Bernadino
- Boeing’s Orca – XLUUV (Extra Large, Uncrewed, Undersea Vehicle) Made in Huntington Beach
- Magnuson Superchargers’ 2024 Mustang Magnuson Supercharger Made in Ventura
- Northrop Grumman’s World’s Fastest Microchip Made in Redondo Beach
San Diego Manufacturers in the Contest:
- Amai Inc.’s Edible Cups Made in Carlsbad
- Truvian’s Automated Benchtop Blood Testing Analyzer Made in San Diego
Central Coast Manufacturers in the Contest:
- Joby’s S4 Made in Marina
Mojave Manufacturers in the Contest:
- Stratolaunch’s Talon-A Hypersonic Testbed Made in Mojave
Hosted by the CMTA, the “Coolest Thing Made in California” contest highlights the vital role manufacturing plays in California’s economy, which employs 1.3 million people and contributes $310 billion to the state’s annual GDP with its 30,000 manufacturers. The competition aims to highlight the remarkable products that have originated from the diverse and dynamic landscape of California.
Top 16 Voting Round Details:
- Voting Method: Visit our official website here and follow the simple steps to cast your votes for your favorite product.
- Voting Impact: The top 16 round votes will determine which products move on to the Top 8 bracket.
Coolest Thing Made in California Schedule:
- Top 16 Round Voting: Aug. 26-29
- Top 8 Round Voting: Sept. 2-5
- Top 4 Round Voting: Sept. 9-12
- Winner Announced: Oct. 18 at CMTA’s MakingCA Conference during Manufacturing Month
For more information about the contest, please visit CoolestThingCalifornia.com.
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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 CMTA’s website.