dioxide and renewable energy . The plant will be the first commercial-scale plant in the U . S . producing sustainable aviation fuel from CO2 . Twelve expects to begin providing E-Jet fuel for its partners Alaska Airlines , Microsoft , and Shopify by mid-2024 .
SUPPLIER EXCELLENCE AND EXPANSIONS
In addition to new technologies , Northwest I-90 Corridor companies also continue to achieve accolades for their operational excellence . The Association of Washington Businesses named Liberty Lake-based sheet metal supplier , Accra-Fab , Inc . as the Washington Employer of the Year . International tooling company , Wagstaff , Inc ., whose headquarters are in Spokane Valley , was recognized as the State ’ s Manufacturer of the Year .
Other regional suppliers have construction slated over the next few years that will expand composites , carbon fiber , and metals forming capacity among others to better meet production demands .
To fill the ongoing need for manufacturing talent , local industry and education leaders continue to partner on new ways to attract and train the workforce of the future . From new uses of industry-related credentials and work-based learning opportunities to new tools to introduce aerospace career paths to younger students , innovation and collaboration are driving out-of-the-box workforce solutions that our region needs to reach new levels of success .
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