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VI Calls for Renewed Investments in Infrastructure

February 22, 2019
The Vinyl Institute is calling on Congress to support legislation this year that would address the large and growing deficit in infrastructure investments.  As part of the Infrastructure Working Group, […]

The Outlook for PVC/Vinyl: Global and Purpose-Driven

February 21, 2019
You can’t afford to ignore your naysayers. That was the advice given to Vinyl360 participants by Roberto Ribeiro, who sees significant opportunities for the U.S. vinyl industry. Ribeiro, president of […]

The Importance of Workforce Development

February 21, 2019
One of the keys to a vibrant building and construction sector is labor. Electricians, plumbers, pipefitters, welders, window installers, and other skilled workers are always in high demand—even more so […]

Priorities for the 116th Congress

February 8, 2019
Conflicting priorities between the Democratic-controlled House and the Republican-controlled Senate are sure to make for an interesting year in the 116th Congress. Besides more oversight of the Trump Administration, Democrats […]

Sustainability and Your Company’s Bottom Line

January 29, 2019
There is a green reward. That’s the key takeaway from Libby Bernick about the value of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) activities being undertaken by companies. In other words, sustainability […]

USTR Releases EU Trade Negotiation Priorities

January 25, 2019
The Office of the United State Trade Representative (USTR) has released a summary of negotiating objectives as the Trump Administration seeks to negotiate a new trade agreement with the European […]

Growing Impacts of the Government Shutdown

January 25, 2019
Today marks 35 days since the government shutdown and it’s now officially the longest shutdown in American history.  Although many Americans have yet to feel the direct effects, they are […]

Industry Launches Alliance to End Plastic Waste

January 25, 2019
An alliance of global chemical companies, plastic producers, and consumer goods manufacturers has launched a new initiative to end plastic waste in the environment.  The Alliance to End Plastic Waste […]