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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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Press Release
Voltek Ace Joins CMTA

Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed new member Voltek Ace to the organization today.
“Our small and medium-sized manufacturers make up a large sector of California’s economy, with 64% of the Golden State’s makers having fewer than 25 employees,” said Lance Hastings, CMTA’s CEO & President. “Our makers need our support and I’m glad to welcome Voltek Ace to the organization.”
Founded in 2022, Voltek Ace offers advanced design and engineering services to local and national customers. The company offers manufacturing capabilities for high-reliability end markets including traffic, semiconductor, medical, industrial and renewable energy markets.
Founder and owner Shireen Bojja started the company after 12 years in the engineering industry. She was an R&D design engineer in Silicon Valley and Southern California.
“I am excited to be a part of CMTA as it connects manufacturers and STEM professionals with a powerful network of entrepreneurs, executives and women professionals who are shaping California’s economy,” said Bojja. “Collaborating and exchanging ideas with like-minded leaders could open doors to new partnerships, and career growth opportunities.”
The company also partners with organizations to design and manufacture power electronics products across multiple sectors. It maintains strong relationships with suppliers and clients across the United States and other global markets, ensuring consistent quality and timely delivery of specialized electronic components and systems.
Through Voltek Ace, power infrastructure projects for Caltrans, DOTs, and water management were implemented, to name a few. These implementations demonstrated effective traffic management, resulting in measurable traffic flow and system efficiency improvements across major metropolitan areas.
“CMTA advocates for policies that support manufacturing growth, innovation, and workforce development in California allowing discussions that shape industry policies, especially in areas like sustainability, energy efficiency, and small business development. It provides opportunities to mentor and encourage other women to pursue careers in STEM and manufacturing and highlights its members’ achievements while empowering them to inspire the next generation,” Bojja said.
The mission of Voltek Ace is to integrate technical excellence with business development and create a sustainable competitive advantage through innovative solutions for complex technical challenges in the electrical engineering sector.
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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.
About Voltek Ace, LLC
Voltek Ace, LLC was established in 2022 and is located in the Golden State of California with a local and national customer focus, offering advanced design and engineering services. The company offers manufacturing capabilities for high-reliability end markets, including Traffic, Semiconductor, Medical, Industrial and Renewable Energy markets. For more information, visit their website here.