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Australia is Closing the Loop on Fashion Manufacturing

Convene by PCMA

BlockTexx came about because there is actually a real movement … to think about our overconsumption and our overproduction and effectively close the loop on the way we manufacture,” said Graham Ross, Co-founder, BlockTexx. Through a separation process, BlockTexx creates two raw materials: rPET pellets and cellulose powder.

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Phoenix—Where Top Minds in Tech are Meeting Now

Convene by PCMA

The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. The Phoenix area is one of the fastest growing tech hubs in the nation, with recent significant investments in defense tech as well as a surging semiconductor industry, fueled by the arrival and expansion of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.

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DMCs – The Unsung Heroes of Local Economies

ADMEI

The Ripple Effect of DMC Activities When we think of economic drivers, industries like manufacturing or technology often come to mind. These organizations do much more than simply design and coordinate events; DMCs are truly the unsung heroes of local economies, with an impact that extends far beyond the realm of tourism.

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DIY Car and Train Booking App Could Ease Transportation Inflation 

Smart Meetings

Hertz, one of the leading rental car companies, sold nearly half of its stock to repay creditors, and is having a tough time meeting the sudden spike in demand as a computer chip shortage is slowing down the manufacturing of new cars. billion deal with Tesla to purchase 200,000 electric cars from the manufacturer by the end of 2022. .

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Carpocalypse: How to Prepare for Rental Car and Rideshare Price Surge

Smart Meetings

Chip manufacturers largely switched from making auto chips to making the kind that were in demand mid-pandemic, like those that power laptops, cell phones, home appliances and gaming systems. However, rental car companies can’t revive their inventory fast enough to meet demand due to those microchip shortages you’ve been hearing about.

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Michelin-starred Dining in…Orlando?

Smart Meetings

The vaunted guidebooks, published since the early 1900s when French industrialist Andre Michelin and his brother Edouard wanted to stimulate road tripping—and thus the tires they manufactured—have driven chefs to both agony and ecstasy.

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10 Major South Carolina Industries to Consider if You’re Working in or Moving to the State

Redfin

South Carolina major industries include manufacturing, tourism, and technology, making it ideal for both job seekers and homebuyers. BMW operates a significant automotive manufacturing plant in Greer, while Michelin North Americas headquarters in Greenville supports tire production and distribution.