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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. 

2nd Annual CMTA Research & Education Foundation Golf Tournament

Aug 10, 2023

The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) is hosting the 2nd Annual CMTA Research & Education Foundation Golf Tournament on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. This year's golf tournament is at Valley Hi Country Club in Elk Grove. This event is to raise...

Leaders in Environmental Health & Safety, ISO Consulting Join CMTA

Aug 7, 2023

Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed new associate members today, including Trinity Consultants and IMSM. “One of the greatest assets a manufacturing business has is the resources backing it to succeed,” said...

Hypersonic Research Company Speeds Into CMTA Membership

Jul 26, 2023

Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed the hypersonic flight-testing company, Stratolaunch to the organization today. "Flying at MACH 5 sounds like something straight out of Top Gun, but it's part of regular...

EPA: Support our manufacturers instead of harming them

Jul 24, 2023

OPINION – As California goes, so goes the nation. This saying about how California is a leader in regulations – particularly standards that promote a cleaner environment – has never been truer than today. And while it’s usually a point of pride, there are out-of-touch...

Built-to-Order Cabinetry Company Joins CMTA Membership

Jul 17, 2023

Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed S&H Cabinets, an almost 70-year-old cabinetry manufacturer, to the organization today. "Cabinets are everywhere, not only in our homes but in the commercial spaces we...

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Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis to Present the Coolest Thing Made in California Award on National Manufacturing Day

Sep 13, 2023

Sacramento, Calif. – Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis announced today she will join the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) on National Manufacturing Day to present the award for the Coolest Thing Made in California. The inaugural competition hosted by CMTA aims to celebrate the spirit of innovation and creativity that defines the Golden State.

“California is the birthplace of many iconic creations and groundbreaking technologies. From aerospace to agriculture, biotech to clean tech, entertainment to the internet and beyond, our state’s inventive spirit has left an incredible mark on the world,” said Lieutenant Governor Kounalakis. “I look forward to presenting the Coolest Thing Made in California award and seeing the amazing products that make it into the competition’s Top 4.”

California boasts 30,000 manufacturers and 1.3 million employees that contribute $310 billion to the state’s annual GDP. The winner of the Coolest Thing Made in California will be announced at CMTA’s inaugural MakingCA Conference in Sacramento on October 6, 2023.

“CMTA’s first-of-its-kind Coolest Thing Made in California competition brought forth hundreds of avant-garde products made right here in the Golden State,” said Lance Hastings, CEO & President of CMTA. “We are proud to showcase the products that make-up California’s manufacturing industry.”

California-made products will advance in weekly elimination-style rounds until there’s a Top 4, and voters will select the winner. The top 16 vote-getters from 100 nominations advanced to the Coolest Thing Made in California bracket. All nominations and votes were cast by the public at the contest website – CoolestThingCalifornia.com – set up by CMTA.

 

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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.

World Leader in Metal Recycling Crushes its Way into CMTA Membership

Sep 13, 2023

Sacramento, Calif. –The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed the metal recycling and processing company, SA Recycling, to the organization today.

SA Recycling has grown from a small scrap yard to coast-to-coast operations with some 130 facilities. With about 3,500 employees, SA Recycling is a full-service scrap metal recycler headquartered in Southern California. It has been recognized as a world leader in the metal recycling and processing industry, with the largest network of scrap metal recycling facilities.

“When looking out towards the water in San Pedro, prominent in the skyline are docks and container terminals. Little would you know that there is a metal recycling plant that crunches down steel, aluminum, copper, tin, appliances, old cars, cans, and many other types of scrap metal to be reused again,” said Lance Hastings, CEO & President of CMTA. “We look forward to working with the company as the country’s environmental landscape changes just as fast as SA Recycling can shred an old car.”

SA Recycling started as a family-run business that has grown through acquisition and the ability to diversify operations as the industry changes.

“The recycling industry is changing at a speed-of-light pace. Here at SA Recycling, our employees are our greatest resource and we depend on our employees to keep us competitive. Now, CMTA is also one of our greatest resources,” said George Adams, CEO of SA Recycling. “We look forward to our partnership with the state’s manufacturing association as we look forward to the future of recycling in California.”

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Metal recycling reduces pollutants, eliminates significant manufacturing and mining waste, and contributes to an overall greener planet. SA Recycling focuses on ensuring the entire recycling process is clean and efficient and is a leader in environmental stewardship. The metal recycler participates in dozens of California programs to limit greenhouse gas emissions, reduce reliance on the power grid, and eliminate stormwater contamination. SA Recycling serves as a model for industry standards in its stormwater and air pollution prevention programs.

 

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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.

About SA Recycling

SA Recycling is recognized as a world leader in the metal recycling and processing industry. With over 130 locations, SA has the largest network of metal recycling facilities in the United States and is one of the world’s largest recyclers. For more information, visit SA Recycling’s website.

CMTA’S President & CEO Releases Statement on Passage of SB 253 (Wiener)

Sep 12, 2023

Sacramento, Calif. – California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) President and CEO, Lance Hastings releases a statement on the passage of Senate Bill 253 (Wiener), the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act.

“Earlier Tuesday, the California Legislature passed a bill that requires the most extensive reporting of emissions to date with the singular purpose to catalog, name, and shame manufacturing companies in California. The legislation requires disclosure of upstream and downstream activity known as Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions – a near-impossible task with zero environmental benefits. There already are mechanisms in place to encourage the reduction of greenhouse gases and entire market-based programs like Cap & Trade have been established for those purposes – with significant effect.

 

SB 253 (Wiener) is flawed and a wide-ranging mandate for public and private companies. To comply with SB 253, manufacturers will spend millions of dollars to fulfill the legislation’s requirements. The uncertainty and unreliability of this data and the processes required to comply with the legislation will not produce complete, accurate, or comparable disclosures. Instead, manufacturers should continue to improve our processes and identify technologies in partnership with government and academia that will advance emission reductions.

 

California manufacturers are some of the most innovative, sustainable, and efficient producers in the entire world. Instead of working with manufacturers as the driving force behind the world’s fourth largest economy, SB 253 signals that California is willing to slide back to the fifth, then the sixth largest economy in the world. The 1.3 million employees in the California manufacturing sector deserve better treatment from policymakers on such critical issues.”

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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.

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