Below are recent news releases and you will find more information about vinyl/PVC products on our
Publications page. The
Useful Links page offers a directory of websites for both associations representing specific types of vinyl products – including pipe, siding, medical and toys – and the global vinyl industry. For VI contact information, go to our
Media page.
Another online resource is the Vinyl News Service, found at www.vinylnewsservice.net. This website contains links to news articles about vinyl/PVC products and other information about VI and the vinyl/PVC industry.
Documents
- PVC Pipe Replaces Crumbling Clay Sewer Line in New Haven, Mich.
A new PVC pipe installation project will prevent further costly and messy sewer back-ups of homes in New Haven, a suburb of Detroit. The PVC pipe replaced a 50-year old, 948-long, 8-inch diameter clay sewer pipe that collapsed in 2008 and caused continual sewer back-up into homes along the sewer line. - Design Uses Vinyl Windows to Earn LEED Points
Southern California architect Kevin Wronske's use of energy-efficient dual-pane vinyl windows in a Los Angeles townhouse development helped the project earn LEED certification, the U.S. Green Building Council’s endorsement for green design and sustainable construction methods. - CertainTeed® CedarBoards™ Vinyl Siding Contains 60% Recycled Material
CertainTeed® CedarBoards™ double 6-inch clapboard insulated vinyl siding now contains 60 percent recycled material. CertainTeed has developed a network of recyclers and a workable formula that meets the company’s stringent quality guidelines. Recycled materials, including scraps from job sites, vinyl siding distributors and other post consumer sources, are integrated into the manufacturing process and verified by a third party auditor on a quarterly basis. - PVC Pipe Brings Clean Water to Remote Villages
What began as a teenage jaunt away from home for two Miami teenagers has turned into a lifelong mission to build PVC/vinyl aqueducts in some of the most remote villages of the Dominican Republic. - The Vinyl Institute Headquarters Has Moved
ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 1, 2009 – The Vinyl Institute headquarters has moved to 1737 King Street, Suite 390, Alexandria, Va., 22314. - Gorell Vinyl Windows Gain Green Seal™ Certification
INDIANA, Pa., Dec. 16, 2008 – Gorell Windows & Doors LLC has received Green Seal™ certification for its five models of double-hung replacement vinyl windows. - Home Renovation With Vinyl Siding Becomes State Energy Project
ARLINGTON, Mass., Dec. 5, 2008 – Using vinyl clapboard in a home make-over, a couple is gets state support and utility funding to test the effectiveness of innovative materials in saving energy. - Armstrong World Industries Opening Vinyl Flooring Plant in Pennsylvania
LANCASTER, Pa., Nov. 14, 2008 (VNS) – Armstrong World Industries announced October 30th it will begin manufacturing fiberglass-backed vinyl residential flooring in the United States. - Vinyl Records – 60 Years Strong and Still in the Groove
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 23, 2008 – To paraphrase Mark Twain, rumors of the death of vinyl records have been greatly exaggerated. In fact, their popularity has received a louder buzz lately. - Shower Curtains Declared Harmless
ARLINGTON, Va., June 12, 2008 – Decades of research and use prove that shower curtains made of vinyl are safe, effective and deserve their popularity, the Vinyl Institute said this morning.
- Massive Vinyl Roof Tops Off New Dallas Cowboys Stadium
The Dallas Cowboys kicked off their 2009 season in a brand new 3-million square foot stadium that features bold, leading edge design protected by an energy-efficient vinyl roofing system. - Insulated Vinyl Siding Outperforms Fiber Cement
Recent studies sponsored by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) demonstrate that insulated vinyl siding contributes to savings in energy consumption, energy costs and CO2 emissions. - Vinyl Roof Recycling Program Earns Praise
The Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs Office praised the efforts of Sika Sarnafil for its recycling program that has diverted 4 million pounds of vinyl roofing membranes from Massachusetts landfills since last year. - PVC Building Products Used in Olympic Venues
London 2012 is calling on the PVC/vinyl industry to help them find sustainable solutions for PVC/vinyl needed for venues to be used in the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. PVC/vinyl flooring will be used in venues including the main Stratford site – pictured above – and in the Weymouth building for the sailing competitions. - VI Recognizes Top Safety and Environmental Performers
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 23, 2009 – The Vinyl Institute announced awards to the top-performing companies in the vinyl/PVC industry in improving worker safety and protecting the environment. - PVC Products Bring $20 Billion Value to Consumers
The total direct and indirect benefits of consumer access to PVC in the United States and Canada in 2007 amounted to more than $20 billion. This is the conclusion of "The Economic Benefits of Polyvinyl Chloride in the United States and Canada," a report recently released by Whitfield & Associates for the Chlorine Chemistry Division of the American Chemistry Council and The Vinyl Institute.
Read the full story here and access the complete report on the value of PVC products. - Napier Field, Ala. Approved for PVC Pipe Renovation Project
NAPIER FIELD, Ala., Nov. 26, 2008 – Dale County was finally accepted for a grant to replace leaky cast-iron pipes with PVC pipes, solving water problems affecting more than 300 residents. - Playground Manufacturers Give PVC Products a Big Push
BALTIMORE, Md., Oct. 28, 2008 (VNS) – 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. - Shower Curtain Scare Story Called Exaggerated, 'Wild'
ARLINGTON, Va., June 30, 2008 – An activist report claiming vinyl shower curtains are dangerous, was criticized by news organizations for its sloppy research and scare-mongering. - The Vinyl Institute Names Gregory J. Bocchi President
ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 29, 2008 – The Vinyl Institute (VI), headquartered in Arlington, Va., announced the hiring of Gregory J. Bocchi as President, effective May 1, 2008.
Links
- Watermain Break Clock
Large diameter PVC pipe can greatly reduce the number of watermain breaks, and as a result keep water rates down. See how many watermain breaks occur in the United States and Canada, and the financial impact.