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Learn About the Fire Properties of PVC

April 20, 2017

Fire Properties of Polyvinyl Chloride examines the science behind why polyvinyl chloride (PVC, or vinyl) possesses excellent fire performance properties.

White House Outlines NAFTA Renegotiation Priorities

April 7, 2017

Acting U.S. Trade Representative Stephen Vaughn has sent a letter to the U.S. House and Senate, notifying Congress of President Trump’s intent to begin negotiations on possible changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

VI Joins The Sustainability Consortium for Summit 2017

April 6, 2017
The Vinyl Institute is sponsoring and joining the discussion at The Sustainability Consortium Summit 2017.

The Vinyl Industry Addresses Housing Policies at the 2017 Fly-in

April 6, 2017

The Vinyl Institute, along with the vinyl industry, will address housing policies at the 2017 Vinyl Industry Congressional Fly-in.

March 2017 Business from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

April 6, 2017

U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Tom Donohue, on regulation, energy, trade, and other March 2017 news vinyl advocates need to know.

PVCPA and VI Statement Regarding the I-85 Bridge Collapse in Atlanta

March 31, 2017
The PVC Pipe Association (PVCPA) and Vinyl Institute (VI) are committed to making sure the facts surrounding the cause of the I-85 bridge collapse in Atlanta, GA prevail. Fortunately, there were no injuries and we are thankful that the responders to the scene kept themselves and the citizens of Atlanta safe. There are many questions that have yet to be answered. But here is what we do know:

Celebrate World Water Week and Come Discuss Water Infrastructure Issues Affecting the U.S.

March 23, 2017
Join vinyl industry executives from across the vinyl value chain to discuss water infrastructure with policy makers in Washington, DC on May 17th and 18th.

How Vinyl Product Manufacturers Have Embraced Innovation

March 23, 2017

While the vinyl industry has now embarked on a major sustainability initiative, vinyl product manufacturers have a long history of embracing innovation.