SACRAMENTO, CA. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) is pleased to welcome Red Wing Shoes as its newest member, strengthening CMTA’s member base in the apparel and footwear manufacturing sector.
Founded in 1905, Red Wing Shoes designs and produces high-performance footwear for workers across manufacturing, construction, and industrial sectors. With a long-standing reputation for durability and worker-focused design, Red Wing Shoes supports the people who keep critical industries moving.
“Red Wing Shoes understands manufacturing from the ground up, because their products are built for the men and women doing the work,” said Lance Hastings, President & CEO of CMTA. “Their commitment to craftsmanship and skilled labor reflects the unparalleled quality of California manufacturers. I look forward to having their perspective at the table as we shape a stronger manufacturing climate in our state.”
“We’re excited to join CMTA and be part of a community focused on advancing manufacturing across the region,” the company said in a statement. “Red Wing looks forward to collaborating with CMTA members to support safer workplaces, stronger workforces, and the long-term success of manufacturers.”
Red Wing Shoes has a robust retail presence throughout California. As a CMTA member, the company will engage with fellow manufacturers and policymakers on workforce development and policies that support domestic manufacturing and job creation.
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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 $382 billion per year, roughly 10 percent of the total economic output of the state. Manufacturers employ 1.2 million Californians paying wages more than $2,500 higher than other non-farm employers in the state.
About Red Wing Shoes
Founded in 1905 in Red Wing, Minnesota, Red Wing Shoe Company was built on the belief that great boots must be made the right way. Using premium leathers, quality materials, and uncompromising craftsmanship, the company has remained committed to building durable footwear for hardworking professionals. More than a century later, Red Wing Shoes is still privately owned and still headquartered in the same town where it began.