Armstrong World Industries Opening Vinyl Flooring Plant in PennsylvaniaLANCASTER, Pa., Nov. 14, 2008 – Armstrong World Industries announced October 30th it will begin manufacturing fiberglass-backed vinyl residential flooring in the United States.
Playground Manufacturers Give PVC Products a Big PushBALTIMORE, Md., Oct. 28, 2008 – Exhibitors at the National Recreation & Parks Association Trade Show showed united support for the benefits of their playground products made of or coated with PVC.
Brazil Boosts Imports of Vinyl Resin to Meet Demand SAO PAULO, Brazil, Aug. 13, 2008 (VNS) – Vinyl resin consumption in Brazil will increase 10% in 2008, surpassing domestic capacities, and necessitating the import of 100,000 tons of resin in 2008.
Vinyl Flooring Industry Gains Ground Despite Current Housing MarketUNIONDALE, N.Y., July 24, 2008 (VNS) – The vinyl flooring industry grew 10.6 percent to $1.88 billion in the United States in 2007, while every other flooring market sector faced decreases.
Vinyl Institute Announces Staff Promotions & Additions, New ProgramsARLINGTON, Va., July 16, 2008 (VNS) – The Vinyl Institute (VI) began the month of July with staff promotions, new staff members, and a pledge from VI President Greg Bocchi to accelerate its marketing and promotional efforts to benefit vinyl resin manufacturers and the makers of vinyl products.
Sustainable Infrastructure Awards Showcase Performance of PVC PipeEDMONTON, Alberta, April 10, 2008 (VNS) – Three utilities — two in Canada and one in the United States — received the first International Awards for Sustainable Infrastructure.
Extremist Groups Mislead Public About PVC, Says IndustryARLINGTON, Va., May 24, 2007 (VNS) - The Vinyl Institute, representing manufacturers of polyvinyl chloride (PVC or vinyl) used in a myriad of products, said today that extremist groups planning demonstrations against Target stores for selling PVC products are seeking to mislead the public with wild and irresponsible statements that are without fact.
Letter to the Editor: Wall Street Journal Jan. 30, 2007 – Letter to the Editor: Wall Street Journal
As former Vice-president and Technical Director of The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc., I read with interest articles mentioning the attributes of plastics and, unfortunately, find many scientifically uninformed and some even deliberately misleading.
VI Response to LEED for Healthcare SystemThe Vinyl Institute and other organizations are calling into question the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) proposed LEED for Healthcare Rating System (LEED-HC), which takes direct aim at PVC, ignoring the findings of its own Technical and Scientific Advisory Committee (TSAC) Report.
2007 Will Be Positive Year for Vinyl ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 16, 2007 (VNS) – The year 2007 is looking to be a very positive year for the vinyl industry, according to Vinyl Institute president Tim Burns.
Target Should Be Applauded ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 13, 2006 (VNS) –"Target should be applauded for putting its customers' interests above untruthful, bullying threats from people with an ideological agenda," Vinyl Institute President Tim Burns said today.
Activists Blackmail Retailers, Says IndustryARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 10, 2006 (VNS) – Activists are currently engaged in a coordinated and “vicious” campaign to blackmail retailers to force them to stop selling popular products that consumers want – but activists don’t want them to buy, according to a major trade association.
Vinyl Institute Launches Vinyl News Service Web Site ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 10, 2006 (VNS) – The Vinyl Institute today announced the launch of its Vinyl News Service (VNS) Web site, www.vinylnewsservice.net.
The Vinyl Institute Names Gregory J. Bocchi PresidentARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 29, 2008 – The Vinyl Institute (VI) announced the hiring of Gregory J. Bocchi as President, effective May 1, 2008.