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Vinyl Industry Provides Coronavirus Relief

April 3, 2020
Vinyl has always played a large role in the medical and healthcare industries, but now with COVID-19 (coronavirus) we are seeing this continue at even higher levels of support. Vinyl […]

Coronavirus Relief Efforts: Share Your Stories

March 31, 2020
Vinyl plays a huge role in our everyday lives, and especially now as we are all seeing the impacts of coronavirus. Vinyl has always played a large role in the […]

President’s Column: Three Ways Our Industry Can Promote Women in Manufacturing

March 26, 2020
On January 10, The Washington Post published a story that probably didn’t get enough attention: in December, women outnumbered men in the workforce for only the second time in history. […]

This World Water Day, We’re Replacing Our Pipes in the Name of Sustainability

March 23, 2020
Just a few months ago, I woke up one Friday morning to an alert that there had been a water main break in Arlington. Because there was a water quality […]

Transportation of Essential Goods Critical for Protecting Public Health

March 20, 2020
As the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) has recently announced what businesses are deemed essential and should continue working unrestricted amidst the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, […]

PVC Manufacturing and PVC Products Essential to Protecting Public Health

March 18, 2020
PVC manufacturing, PVC resin, and PVC products are essential to protecting public health. As public officials consider whether it is necessary to shut down non-essential manufacturing, it is imperative that […]

Celebrating Women’s History Month: Women in Manufacturing

March 17, 2020
March is Women’s History Month, an observance to honor the vital role women play in American history. While there isn’t a specific “women in manufacturing” observance, it’s still interesting to […]
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Cable & Wire: Developing the “Internet of Everything”

March 12, 2020
We’re in an age of wiring – we have been for many years now. And while we may continue to look for wireless options (AirPods, wireless charging, etc.) as our […]
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