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The Vinyl Institute is calling on Congress to support legislation this year that would address the large and growing deficit in infrastructure investments.  As part of the Infrastructure Working Group, VI joined over 150 industry groups in a letter sent to leaders of both the...

You can’t afford to ignore your naysayers. That was the advice given to Vinyl360 participants by Roberto Ribeiro, who sees significant opportunities for the U.S. vinyl industry. Ribeiro, president of Townsend Solutions, talked about understanding both the global risks to the industry and the growth...

One of the keys to a vibrant building and construction sector is labor. Electricians, plumbers, pipefitters, welders, window installers, and other skilled workers are always in high demand—even more so today because their numbers have been dwindling. Anecdotal evidence suggests, for example, that the average...

Conflicting priorities between the Democratic-controlled House and the Republican-controlled Senate are sure to make for an interesting year in the 116th Congress. Besides more oversight of the Trump Administration, Democrats in the House have outlined a number of priorities, including addressing climate change, campaign ethics...

There is a green reward. That’s the key takeaway from Libby Bernick about the value of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) activities being undertaken by companies. In other words, sustainability isn’t just good for the planet—it’s also good for your bottom line. Bernick, managing director...

The Office of the United State Trade Representative (USTR) has released a summary of negotiating objectives as the Trump Administration seeks to negotiate a new trade agreement with the European Union.  The summary outlines multiple objectives including intellectual property protections, rules of origin, labor relations,...

Today marks 35 days since the government shutdown and it’s now officially the longest shutdown in American history.  Although many Americans have yet to feel the direct effects, they are beginning to have significant impacts on the economy. For example, road and highway construction has...

An alliance of global chemical companies, plastic producers, and consumer goods manufacturers has launched a new initiative to end plastic waste in the environment.  The Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) officially launched on January 16, with a $1 billion commitment to address the growing...