Vinyl Institute Announces Formation of Industry Advocacy Alliance

WASHINGTON, D.C., January 8, 2025 – The Vinyl Institute (VI), a U.S. trade association representing the leading manufacturers of vinyl, is proud to announce the formation of the Chlor-Vinyl Industry Alliance, a coalition dedicated to advancing integrated advocacy efforts across the vinyl value chain and serving as a central resource for regulatory engagement.

“We are proud to announce this new alliance to advocate on behalf of the vinyl industry,” said Ned Monroe, president and CEO of the VI. “In anticipation of the next phase of our engagement with the regulatory community, we are convening expert voices and perspectives from every level of the vinyl value chain to serve as a primary information resource. Building off the progress made through the VI- managed technical consortia over the past four years, this next step will allow for stakeholders to take ownership in promoting the essential role vinyl plays in modern society.”

The Chlor-Vinyl Industry Alliance consists of stakeholders in production, conversion, recycling, distribution, retail, design, installation, specification, and product use.  For more information on the Chlor-Vinyl Industry Alliance and to learn about membership, please contact Gil Connolly at gconnolly@vinylinfo.org or (202) 765-2200.

About the Vinyl Institute

The Vinyl Institute (VI), founded in 1982, is a U.S. trade association representing the leading manufacturers of vinyl, vinyl chloride monomer, vinyl additives, and modifiers. The VI works on behalf of its members to promote the benefits of the world’s most versatile plastic, used to make everything from PVC piping to flooring, roofing and vinyl siding. The vinyl industry in the United States employs over 350,000 highly skilled employees at nearly 3,000 facilities and generates an economic value of $54 billion. For more information, visit vinylinfo.org.

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