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From their headquarters in Houston to communities in both the U.S. and abroad, global PVC resin producer Westlake Chemical Corporation has been on the frontlines of supporting the fight against COVID-19. As a signal of its commitment, the company contributed a combined $1 million on...

Last week the industry lost one of its most respected colleagues, Gwain Cornish. The Vinyl Institute of Canada published this fitting tribute that we wanted to share with the industry. We join the Vinyl Institute of Canada in extending our deepest sympathy and condolences to...

Coronavirus Stimulus On April 23, the House passed an additional $484 billion in relief for coronavirus in what has been dubbed the “Phase 3.5” coronavirus relief bill. The Senate led in passing the bill on April 21. President Donald Trump immediately signed the measure into...

In early March, the team at Formosa Plastics in Point Comfort, Texas, had no idea they’d soon be supplying 275-gallon totes of chemical bleach to local communities. But then the pandemic hit—bringing with it shortages as companies, state and local governments, and individuals swept everything...

As many cities and states begin to reach their peak of COVID-19 cases, the need for personal protective equipment (PPE) isn’t slowing down. Recognizing the enhanced demand, Duro-Last®, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of custom-fabricated, thermoplastic roofing systems, quickly made the decision to switch some...

Earth Day 2020 is April 22, and this year, we’re going big. Previous Earth Days have focused on recycling and science and schools, but for its 50th year, the organization has chosen climate action as the theme. “Climate change represents the biggest challenge to the...

As the fight against COVID-19 rages on, more and more companies are stepping forward to offer relief efforts, from donating medical supplies to retooling operations so they create a product normally outside their wheelhouse. To assist companies who want to get involved but may not...

To say it’s been an interesting few weeks is an absolute understatement. As a nation, we’ve experienced an overwhelming amount of change, both in our personal and professional lives. We’re all learning to navigate our new health and economic realities. I am proud of how...