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Save the date—Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) is coming up on Oct. 4! Created in 2012 by the Founding Partner Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, MFG Day is now hosted annually by the National Association of Manufacturers and occurs the first Friday of October. What is it?...

What’s interesting about sustainability is while it has a definition, the meaning is different depending on the goals of a specific individual, company, or industry. What’s more is that you will never reach an end goal of being sustainable; there will always be more you...

Vinyl flooring is everywhere. You’ve probably seen it at your favorite box store. You’ve definitely seen it if you’ve been to an upscale hotel recently. More and more, vinyl is becoming the material of choice in retail, hospitality and other sectors. Indeed, the luxury vinyl...

It’s back-to-school season, and Americans are expected to spend quite a bit on back-to-school items. According to a survey by the National Retail Federation, parents can plan to spend nearly $700 on back-to-school items for children in elementary through high school, a 1 percent increase...

Members and advocates of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) have had a busy two weeks as stakeholders descended on the Hill urging their congressional representatives to support the trade deal. As the 5-week August recess begins, proponents will have ample opportunities to continue advocating for the...

In June, the Vinyl Sustainability Council launched the industry-wide sustainability initiative +Vantage VinylTM. The program allows Vinyl Sustainability Council members the opportunity to commit to certain goals that align with three of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: Clean water and sanitation (SDG #6)...

The U.S. has achieved steady and positive progress the past months as it moves closer to ratifying the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The landmark trade agreement will cultivate hundreds of thousands of new U.S. jobs and continue to support the current 2 million U.S. jobs...

USMCA Ratification Likely to Begin in Fall Speculation on the timing of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is growing as more lawmakers concede  that progress toward ratification will most likely begin after the August recess. Nevertheless, , several Trump Administration officials continue to express hope for...