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.
As Seen on TV: California-Made Gift Guide
As Seen on TV – Need some gift-giving inspiration? Find California-made gift ideas for your friends, family, and loved ones here. Blue Diamond Almonds | Manufactured in Sacramento, CA Find them here. OV Cornhole | Manufactured in El Dorado, CA Find them here....
Manufacturing Minute: Governor Newsom meets with California Manufacturers at APEC
Find out how California’s manufacturers were involved in APEC 2023 on this week's Manufacturing Minute with Ananda Rochita. ⚙️ How California's Governor Newsom engaged with our manufacturers ⚙️ Hear about this year's Women MakingCA Nominations. Go to...
Manufacturing Minute: UC Berkeley Teams Up With NASA
Find out what's happening in California's manufacturing industry on this week's Manufacturing Minute with Ananda Rochita. ⚙️ BP Pulse Makes a Historic Deal with Tesla ⚙️ UC Berkeley Teams Up With NASA ⚙️ Women Making California Award Nominations open Nov. 15...
CMTA Welcomes Financial Institution, JP Morgan Chase, to Organization
Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed JP Morgan Chase & Co. to the organization today. JP Morgan Chase is a leading global financial services firm with a rich history of over 200 years and assets of $3.9...
Manufacturing Minute: Details on Stratolaunch’s Contract with the U.S. Air Force
Find out what's happening in California's manufacturing industry on this week's Manufacturing Minute with Ananda Rochita. ⚙️ Siemens Mobility's New Project in Sacramento ⚙️ Bayer’s Huge Investment in Berkeley ⚙️ Stratolaunch’s Brand-New Contract ⚙️ The CA...
Tesla Model Y Wins Inaugural ‘Coolest Thing Made in California’ Competition
Sacramento, Calif. – The moment we've all been waiting for has arrived – in a thrilling conclusion to the "Coolest Thing Made in California" competition, Tesla's Model Y emerged as the undisputed champion, solidifying its place as the pinnacle of California...
World-Class Transformer Manufacturer, Pacific Transformer, Joins CMTA
Sacramento, Calif. –The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed Pacific Transformer to the organization. Pacific Transformer, located in Anaheim, California, designs and manufactures custom transformers and magnetic products from...
Manufacturing Minute: How the Recent COVID Surge is Impacting CA Manufacturers
Find out what's happening in the manufacturing industry on this week's Manufacturing Minute with Ananda Rochita. ⚙️ A new manufacturing grant for a California school ⚙️ How the recent COVID-19 surge is impacting CA manufacturers ⚙️ A new era for a well-known cereal...
Automotive Accessory Manufacturer, T-Rex Truck Products, Joins CMTA
Sacramento, Calif. –The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed T-Rex Truck Products, Inc. to the organization today. The off-road accessory and utility rack manufacturer operates its three brands, T-Rex Grilles, Zroadz Off-Road Products...
With Four Products Remaining, What is the Coolest Thing Made in California?
Sacramento, Calif. – The first-ever finalists of the Coolest Thing Made in California competition hosted by the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) were announced today. From a pool of 100 nominated products and almost 77,000 votes later, the...
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As Seen on TV: California-Made Gift Guide
As Seen on TV – Need some gift-giving inspiration? Find California-made gift ideas for your friends, family, and loved ones here.
Blue Diamond Almonds | Manufactured in Sacramento, CA
Find them here.
OV Cornhole | Manufactured in El Dorado, CA
Find them here.
Brandini Toffee | Manufactured in Palm Springs, CA
Find them here.
Kauer Guitars | Manufactured in Elk Grove, CA
Find them here.
Cowgirl Creamery Cheese | Manufactured in Marin & Sonoma Counties
Find them here.
CastleWare Baby | Manufactured in Los Angeles, CA
Find them here.
Block and Bowl | Manufactured in Sacramento, CA
Find them here.
Pirdie Golf | Manufactured in San Diego, CA
Find them here.
Dink USA | Manufactured in Paso Robles, CA
Custom Pickleball Paddles
Find them here.
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.
Manufacturing Minute: Governor Newsom meets with California Manufacturers at APEC
Find out how California’s manufacturers were involved in APEC 2023 on this week’s Manufacturing Minute with Ananda Rochita.
⚙️ How California’s Governor Newsom engaged with our manufacturers
⚙️ Hear about this year’s Women MakingCA Nominations. Go to CMTA.net/WomenMakingCA to nominate
Manufacturing Minute: UC Berkeley Teams Up With NASA
Find out what’s happening in California’s manufacturing industry on this week’s Manufacturing Minute with Ananda Rochita.
⚙️ BP Pulse Makes a Historic Deal with Tesla
⚙️ UC Berkeley Teams Up With NASA
⚙️ Women Making California Award Nominations open Nov. 15