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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...

Congress has unanimously approved the Save Our Seas Act of 2018 (S. 3508) to address the growing issue of marine debris.  The act reauthorizes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Marine Debris Program which promotes international action to reduce marine debris.  The legislation requires...

This week, Congress approved a final Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill that will increase funding for the Perkins Basic State Grant by $70 million.  Both Chambers of Congress approved the measure with overwhelming bipartisan support.  Workforce development remains...

On October 12, Congress passed the most comprehensive infrastructure legislation of the 115thCongress.  America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 authorizes $6 billion over two years for water infrastructure and conservation projects in U.S. ports, harbors, and waterways.  The legislation also includes two new provisions of...