Communications
Manufacturing Minute: California Forever Proposes Massive Manufacturing Hub in Solano County
From award-winning sustainability efforts to creative visions for reindustrialization, this week’s Manufacturing Minute powered by Tri Tool Technologies, showcases how California continues to lead in innovation and industry growth. In this episode, Marathon Petroleum...
News & Insights
CMTA Announces 2025 “Coolest Thing Made in California” Contest
CMTA presents the 2024 Coolest Thing Made in California award to Northrop Grumman, for the world’s fastest microchip, on October 18, 2024 Sacramento, Calif. – California is home to the world’s fastest microchip, zero-emission supercars, and now, the search is on to...
Trusted Cybersecurity and Compliance Company Joins CMTA
Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed new member ISSE Services to the organization today. As digital transformation accelerates across the manufacturing industry, the need for robust, scalable cybersecurity...
Three29 Joins CMTA to Help Manufacturers Integrate AI Efficiency
Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed new member Three29 to the organization today. Three29 is a fully integrated, conversion-first agency specializing in helping manufacturing and construction companies. 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.



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’re trying to find it!