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Home Builders Raise Affordability Concerns

January 11, 2019
The latest data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) shows housing starts rose 3.2 percent in November.  Year-to-date, new housing starts were 5.1 percent above their level over […]

Government Shutdown and Impact on EPA

January 11, 2019
With the government shutdown stretching into its third week, the impacts are being felt across DC, particularly at the EPA.  Furloughed staff at the EPA are hoping for a deal […]

President Trump Formally Nominates Wheeler to Lead EPA

January 11, 2019
President Trump has officially nominated Andrew Wheeler to serve as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.  Wheeler has been serving as acting administrator for the last six months since Administrator […]

Vinyl Siding Ban Overturned in Georgia

January 11, 2019
Earlier this week, The Vinyl Siding Institute, in partnership with Georgia residents and homebuilders, overturned a vinyl siding ban in Carrollton, GA.  In a resounding decision, resolution 03-2019-UDO Amendment – […]

U.S.: China Has Until March 1 to Avoid New Tariffs

December 14, 2018
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said if a trade deal with China hasn’t been agreed to by March 1, the US will proceed with new tariffs. “As far as I […]

USMCA is a Win for US Businesses and American Workers

December 6, 2018
The Vinyl Institute praises the signing of the USMCA and urges Congress to expeditiously review the pact and move towards full implementation. Richard Doyle, President & CEO of the Vinyl […]
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The Vinyl Institute Recognizes Leading Companies for Outstanding Health, Safety and Environmental Performance

November 24, 2018
The Vinyl Institute (VI) announced recipients of its annual health, safety and environmental awards, which are given to companies in the vinyl industry for improving worker safety and protecting the […]

5 Takeaways on Sustainability from Vinyl360

November 19, 2018
At this year’s Vinyl360, companies across the vinyl value chain came together to talk about the industry’s sustainability journey. The conversation spanned how far the industry has come to how […]