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Vinyl Industry Uncovers the Facts in HBN’s Misleading Report about PVC

October 4, 2018

Health Building Nework (HBN) released its non-peer reviewed report about the vinyl industry last month, which is riddled with inaccuracies and misleading statements. Check out the latest Vinyl Verified post regarding the HBN’s misleading report about PVC.

Port Workers Reach Labor Agreement

September 7, 2018
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has agreed to a six-year extension of its contract with the United State Maritime Alliance (USMX).  The contract was set to expire at the end […]

VI Praises Advancement of WRDA Bills

September 7, 2018
The Vinyl Institute is supporting efforts in the House and Senate to advance their Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) bills.  The bills would provide direction and additional funding for upgrading […]

NAFTA Negotiations Continue

September 7, 2018
On August 27, the Trump administration announced a breakthrough in NAFTA trade negotiations with Mexico.  The deal is only a “preliminary agreement in principle” according to the administration and a […]

Here’s What You need to Know about Prop 65’s New Labeling Rules

August 16, 2018
Changes are coming for California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. The law requires companies to provide clear and reasonable warnings to people in the state about potential exposure to substances that can cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm

These 4 Housing Headwinds Could Impact the Vinyl Industry

August 16, 2018
Jim Tobin, executive vice president and chief lobbyist at NAHB, provided an overview of the housing market and homed in on what he called the “4 headwinds” impacting the sector: lumber, lots, labor, and lending.

Join Vinyl Industry Leaders at the Vinyl360 Congressional Fly-in

August 10, 2018
The vinyl industry is preparing to descend on Capitol Hill to talk water infrastructure, trade, and more.

VI Looks to Introduce Three Students to the Vinyl Industry

July 1, 2018
The Vinyl Institute is looking to award up to three students travel grants to the 2018 Vinyltec conference.