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The Vinyl Institute Applauds President Trump for Signing the Water Infrastructure Now Act

October 12, 2018
Washington, DC – October 23, 2018 — The Water Infrastructure Now Act (WIN) S.3021 was signed into law today by President Trump. The Vinyl Institute released the following statement, which […]
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Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Seek Updated Codes for Flue Gas Venting

October 7, 2018
Plastic pipe manufacturers are calling for an update to the U.S. flue gas codes to help improve the safety of gas-fired appliances.  The issue stems from concerns over the use […]

US., Mexico, Canada Agree to Updated NAFTA

October 5, 2018
The United States, Mexico, and Canada have now reached an agreement (USMCA) to update the current North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).  After more than a year of negotiations, the […]

Vinyl Industry Uncovers the Facts in HBN’s Misleading Report about PVC

October 4, 2018

Health Building Nework (HBN) released its non-peer reviewed report about the vinyl industry last month, which is riddled with inaccuracies and misleading statements. Check out the latest Vinyl Verified post regarding the HBN’s misleading report about PVC.

Port Workers Reach Labor Agreement

September 7, 2018
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has agreed to a six-year extension of its contract with the United State Maritime Alliance (USMX).  The contract was set to expire at the end […]

VI Praises Advancement of WRDA Bills

September 7, 2018
The Vinyl Institute is supporting efforts in the House and Senate to advance their Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) bills.  The bills would provide direction and additional funding for upgrading […]

NAFTA Negotiations Continue

September 7, 2018
On August 27, the Trump administration announced a breakthrough in NAFTA trade negotiations with Mexico.  The deal is only a “preliminary agreement in principle” according to the administration and a […]

Here’s What You need to Know about Prop 65’s New Labeling Rules

August 16, 2018
Changes are coming for California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. The law requires companies to provide clear and reasonable warnings to people in the state about potential exposure to substances that can cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm