SACRAMENTO, CA. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed new member PRIDE Industries to the organization today. With a mission to create lasting employment for people with disabilities, PRIDE Industries is one of the most successful social enterprises in the U.S., providing facilities management and electronics manufacturing services. The company is the nation’s leading employer of people with disabilities and other barriers to employment, including veterans and former foster youth.
“PRIDE Industries is an exceptional addition to CMTA’s membership, and I am thrilled to welcome them to the association,” said Lance Hastings, CMTA’s President & CEO. “Manufacturers across California are looking toward strong workforce development avenues, and PRIDE Industries’ commitment to creating meaningful career pathways and delivering high-quality products strengthens our state. I look forward to working together to advance opportunity and competitiveness across the industry.”
“PRIDE Industries is excited to join CMTA and collaborate with leaders shaping the future of California manufacturing,” said Tony Lopez, Vice President of Manufacturing & Logistics Services at PRIDE Industries. “With decades of hands-on experience in precision manufacturing and industrial operations across the state, we bring proven expertise in delivering high-quality, scalable solutions. As a social enterprise, we’re committed to driving innovation and inclusion—strengthening California’s manufacturing sector while creating pathways for diverse talent and sustainable growth.”
With headquarters and a facility in Roseville, PRIDE Industries provides competitive business services across California and the nation. Today, PRIDE Industries has approximately 4,000 employees, including almost 2,000 employees with disabilities, contributing at more than 172 worksites throughout the U.S.
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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 PRIDE Industries
Founded in 1966, PRIDE Industries is one of the most successful social enterprises in the United States. By providing award-winning facilities management and manufacturing services, PRIDE Industries has grown to become the nation’s leading employer of people with disabilities and other barriers to employment, including veterans and former foster youth. Today, PRIDE Industries has approximately 4,000 employees, including nearly 2,000 employees with disabilities, at more than 172 worksites throughout the country, with an annual revenue of $483 million for 2024.