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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 Scott Pruitt stepped down from the position last July. “I am honored and grateful that...

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 – Vinyl Siding, passed the Council, 6 to 1 and has now been approved by the...

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 am concerned it is a hard deadline,” he said.  The statement comes a week after...

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 Institute called the deal “a vitally important trade pact that will bolster the American economy...

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 environment at facilities throughout the United States and Canada. This year the VI recognized 37...

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 much more we can do to drive innovation and continuous improvement. To tee up the...

The National Association of Manufacturers kicked off its 2017 State of Manufacturing Tour, showcasing what modern manufacturing is all about.

With the midterm elections exactly one month away, VI is gearing up for possible changes in the composition of Congress.  Polls are currently indicating that Democrats are favored to regain control of the House which could have major implications for the EPA.  Check out our...