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On January 10, The Washington Post published a story that probably didn’t get enough attention: in December, women outnumbered men in the workforce for only the second time in history. The December jobs report also showed that women accounted for the bulk of new hires....

Just a few months ago, I woke up one Friday morning to an alert that there had been a water main break in Arlington. Because there was a water quality risk, there was a “boil water advisory” in effect for the city, including my apartment,...

As the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) has recently announced what businesses are deemed essential and should continue working unrestricted amidst the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, it can be interesting to see just how far up the supply chain we must...

PVC manufacturing, PVC resin, and PVC products are essential to protecting public health. As public officials consider whether it is necessary to shut down non-essential manufacturing, it is imperative that we remind decision makers that PVC manufacturing and our supply chain are critical in combating...

March is Women’s History Month, an observance to honor the vital role women play in American history. While there isn’t a specific “women in manufacturing” observance, it’s still interesting to reflect on how the manufacturing industry has shifted throughout the years when it comes to...

We’re in an age of wiring – we have been for many years now. And while we may continue to look for wireless options (AirPods, wireless charging, etc.) as our many devices evolve into the next generation, wires and cables still have a huge impact...

The 2020 Vinyl Industry Congressional Fly-in is quickly approaching, and registration is now open! The fly-in takes play May 12-13 and is your opportunity to meet directly with your elected officials on Capitol Hill to advance the key issues impacting your business and the vinyl...

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and former Vice President Joe Biden have now emerged from Super Tuesday’s primaries as the two frontrunners. The two candidates sit on the polar opposite side of the political ideology spectrum showing a divided party vying for the White House. Bernie...