CMTC History and Timeline

CMTC, a private non-profit corporation, was established in 1992 to provide consulting services to small and mid-size manufacturers in Southern California. CMTC operates through a cooperative agreement between the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Department of Commerce for the State of California.

CMTC has gone through many changes within the corporation in order to meet the needs of manufacturers in Southern California.

Listed below are just a few highlights.

1992 California awarded cooperative agreement with the Department of Commerce.

1994 Became a 501 (c)(3) Non-profit California corporation with 34 employees and serviced our 100th new client.

1996 Created the first Business Development department and expanded our partnerships to colleges and universities.

1997 First year awarded State Funding and six regional center offices in operation.

1998 Established Aerospace Supplier Advantage program.

1999 First Employee Training Panel (ETP) contract received from the State to offset training needs of manufacturers.

2002 Served over 1800 clients in first 10 years.

2004 Telecommuting environment created to improve efficiency and to serve all regions from Fresno to San Diego more expediently.

2005 CMTC receives funding for the California Enhanced Manufacturing Supply Chain (CEMSC), a federal R&D project from the Defense Logistics Agency.

2006 Moved to current headquarters location and developed first energy program with utility companies.

2007 Lean Healthcare group established to serve the healthcare industry.

2007 CMTC celebrates its 15th year anniversary.

2008 CMTC establishes key business units to serve manufacturing, healthcare and Defense Services.

2009 CMTC begins partnership with key Workforce Investment Boards (WIBs) to supply services to manufacturers to alleviate layoff aversions.

2010 CMTC develops Partnership Network to augment core services.

2011 New ExporTech Management Program launched to help manufacturers start or expand their export programs.

2012 New Innovation Services launched to help manufacturers innovate new products or diversify into new markets.

2013 CMTC selected to be one of 5 Centers to be involved in the MEP Supply Chain Optimization program.

2015 CMTC continues to broaden its partnerships statewide to assist manufacturers.

2016 U.S. Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Awards CMTC Statewide Agreement for California.

2017 CMTC Announces Transformative New Logo and Tagline as Part of Strategic Branding Initiative

2018 CMTC Expands Services to Include Advanced Robotics and Automation Consulting for California Manufacturers

2018 CMTC Creates its “California’s Manufacturing Network” to Serve More Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers Throughout California

CMTC Mission

To serve manufacturing as a trusted advisor providing solutions that impact and grow the California economy.

Our Vision

California's trusted resource for a thriving manufacturing industry.

Our Commitment to the Customer

To exceed our client's expectations. Period.

• We are recognized as the only organization exclusively servicing the manufacturing sector.
• We have the capability to deliver a broad array of services from the production floor to the discovery of new products and markets.
• We offer incentives to proactive manufacturers who want to grow their businesses.
• We deploy third-party surveys to measure customer impact and value.

Our Company Culture

The foundation for our company culture sets high standards for both delivery and performance outcomes achieved through and innovation and customer focus. We concentrate on "how" we do our work as much as the outcomes of "what" we do. Our company's philosophies are perpetuated with careful attention by making sure the desired cultural traits are demonstrated along with technical capabilities by all employees, as well as candidates in the hiring process.

CMTC MEP Mission

CMTC is affiliated with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and is part of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program. The MEP Program contains 51 centers across the U.S. to serve the manufacturing community. Quarterly surveys ensure full accountability and a performance scorecard of certified value for our customers.

The MEP Program is an outgrowth of the U.S. Government policy to develop and deploy technology, management, and technical expertise for improving the competitiveness of manufacturing for small and medium-sized companies.