Communications

CMTA Supports Quarry Innovation Center

Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association(CMTA) today announced its support for the Quarry Innovation Center, an advanced manufacturing development proposed near Brisbane, CA, on the San Francisco Peninsula. The project is...

News & Insights

Butcher Power Products Joins CMTA Amid Impressive Growth

SACRAMENTO, CA. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed new member Butcher Power Products to the organization today. Based in Sacramento, Butcher Power Products delivers utility-grade switchboards, switchgear, and power distribution...

California’s 2026 Laws: What Manufacturers Need to Know

Sacramento, CA. – Starting January 1, 2026, California manufacturers face several new laws that will reshape compliance, hiring, training, and investment decisions. The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) highlights six major laws that...

Cal EPIC Joins CMTA’s Growing Statewide Manufacturing Network

SACRAMENTO, CA. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed new member Cal EPIC to the organization today. Cal EPIC works to accelerate research and development of next-generation energy and transportation technology. Through the...

Advocacy

We fight to improve California laws and regulations so our 30,000 manufacturers can prosper in the state. Since 1918, CMTA has worked with the state government to develop balanced laws, effective regulations and sound public policies to stimulate economic growth and create new jobs while safeguarding the state’s environmental resources.

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CMTA Membership

We help manufacturers compete in California with sensible laws and regulations. You can trust our decades of experience to fight for manufacturers’ interests, so you can focus on making goods that MAKE California. Let us be your voice and keep you informed.

Get Paid By California To Train Your Employees

Keep your workforce competitive through CMTA’s partnership with California’s Employment Training Panel (ETP). The ETP grants millions of dollars every year to employers to train workers to be more efficient and learn new skills. CMTA has partnered with ETP since 1987.

Coolest Thing Made in California Contest

There are over 30,000 manufacturers in California, which means a lot of cool products are made here in the Golden State. But what’s the Coolest Thing Made in California? We ask the public each year!