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Why PVC Pipe Is the Right Fit for Municipal Water Systems

March 25, 2016
No corrosion, few water main breaks, and a life expectancy of 100+ years. Isn’t it time your water district gave PVC pipes a second look?

VI Meets with Congress on STB Reform

March 15, 2016
Chairman of the Surface Transportation Board (STB), Daniel Elliott has sent a letter to Senate leadership underscoring his commitment to STB Reform and providing a bill implementation schedule.  S. 808 passed last year to reform the STB and expedite rate dispute cases to better respond...

Healthcare Interior Designers Take a Fresh Look at Vinyl

March 9, 2016
At Design Connections for Healthcare, designers & manufacturers talked about sustainability, material selection, and where vinyl fits in.

New VI Strategy Focuses on “The Material of Choice”

March 9, 2016
The Vinyl Institute has rolled out a new, 2016-2019 Strategic Plan centered on the vision of making vinyl “the material of choice.”

February 2016 Business from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

March 9, 2016
U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Tom Donohue, on clean power, trade, and other February 2016 news vinyl advocates need to know.

Support Our Mission: Become a Vinyl Advocate

March 1, 2016
As you know, the vinyl industry is often affected by government regulation and legislation.  The Vinyl Institute works on behalf of the industry to educate elected officials and the general public about the great work being done by you and your company. We need your...

Positive Chemical Growth Amid Global Decline

February 29, 2016
Amid a global decline, American Chemistry Council Chief Economist Kevin Swift projects U.S. chemical production will increase 3.1% in 2016.

Vinyl for Re|Focus

February 22, 2016
Join the Vinyl Institute & colleagues across the plastics supply chain at this year’s Re|Focus Recycling Summit and Expo.