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At 2016 VinylTec, Student Discovers Vinyl’s Versatility

October 20, 2016
Sponsored by the Vinyl Institute, PhD candidate Sonal Karkhanis discovered vinyl’s versatility at the Society of Plastics Engineers’ 2016 VinylTec.

Top 3 Questions We Answered at Greenbuild about Vinyl

October 20, 2016
At Greenbuild 2016, the Vinyl Institute answered key questions about vinyl’s composition, sustainability, and resistance to ultraviolet rays.

Why Your Company Needs a Sustainability Strategy

October 20, 2016
The key takeaway from a session at Vinyl360 that was focused on the business case for corporate social responsibility.

Remember to Vote!

October 14, 2016
The election is only 24 days away!  Are you prepared to vote on Tuesday, November 8? TurboVote is an online tool that provides the necessary documents to help you register […]

World’s Leading Academic Expert in Vinyl Chemistry Recognized for Outstanding Service to the Industry

September 30, 2016
The Vinyl Institute honored Dr. William H. Starnes, first academic to receive this award, with the Roy T. Gottesman Leadership Award at the vinyl industry annual meeting last week in Washington DC.

8 Statistics We Took Away from Vinyl360

September 30, 2016
At Vinyl360, speakers talked about corporate social responsibility, innovation, housing trends, the legislative outlook, and the upcoming U.S. election.

VI Is Showcasing Safe, Strong, Dependable PVC Pipe at this Year’s Greenbuild Expo

September 30, 2016
The Vinyl Institute showcases safe, strong, dependable PVC pipe at the 2016 Greenbuild Expo.

VI Calls on Port Operators to Avoid Shutdown

September 29, 2016
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and their employers, represented by the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), have agreed to begin discussions on a contract extension that would avoid a […]