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The Vinyl Institute
Non-profit Organizations
Washington, DC 5,066 followers
More than 40 years of advocating for the vinyl industry.
About us
From the alarm clock that wakes you up in the morning to the house that keeps you comfortable and safe at night, vinyl plays a vital role in your everyday life. It is truly one material with infinite uses. Vinyl is the material for life. Vinyl products can be found in just about every home or business, in hundreds of different applications. Because of the physical nature of this versatile plastic, vinyl can be rigid or flexible, weather or heat resistant, impact resistant, thick or thin, and any color of the rainbow. We're the Vinyl Institute, a U.S. trade organization representing leading manufacturers of vinyl, vinyl chloride monomer, vinyl additives and modifiers, and vinyl packaging materials. Our vinyl resin manufacturers produce 15 billion pounds of resin annually in the US -- 10 billion pounds goes into US vinyl products, the other 5 billion pounds are exported. Seventy percent of the resin used in the United States goes into the building and construction market -- with almost half of that going into large diameter PVC pipes for water infrastructure. Other vinyl building products include roofing, cladding, windows, decking, fencing, flooring, wall covering, coated electrical wiring and jacketing, and coated fabrics. Other markets served by the US vinyl resin manufacturing include medical devices (blood bags, tubing), transportation, adhesives, inks and coatings, electronics, furniture, industrial machinery and packaging. The U.S. vinyl industry employs over 350,000 highly skilled employees at nearly 3,000 facilities and generates an economic value of $54.4 billion. For more information visit: vinylinfo.org and follow us on Twitter @Vinyl_Institute.
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http://www.vinylinfo.org
External link for The Vinyl Institute
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1982
- Specialties
- Research, Education, Legislative Advocacy, Sustainability, Vinyl Products, Vinyl Manufacturing, Vinyl Additives and Compounds, Vinyl Resin, Water Infrastructure, Building and Construction, Medical , Automotive, Flexible and Rigid PVC, Transportation, Packaging, Adhesives, Inks and Coatings, Electronics, Manufacturing, PVC, Recycling, PVC products, and PVC resin
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1747 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Suite 825
Washington, DC 20006, US
Employees at The Vinyl Institute
Updates
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We all know about things like PVC pipe and vinyl records. Maybe even vinyl siding and flooring. But did you know that PVC has been used in fashion, sports, and arts and crafts? PVC is extremely versatile, which makes it a great material for dozens and dozens of applications. Learn about some of the lesser known uses here: https://lnkd.in/eUQS2qb5
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In celebration of Major League Baseball opening day, check out this awesome use of PVC. Vinyl - helping kids perfect their swing everywhere. https://lnkd.in/exsBkH4Z
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Your visit to healthcare professionals would look vastly different without PVC. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e-anM8TJ
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Today is #WorldWaterDay. PVC pipes are integral to clean water delivery around the globe. Our products allow countless communities worldwide to have access to clean drinking water.
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Two days from now is #WorldWaterDay. PVC pipe is vital for clean water delivery around the globe. Check out the reasons so many municipalities are switching from aging, corroded metal pipe to long-lasting, durable PVC: https://lnkd.in/e5ptPqPV
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Today, on #GlobalRecyclingDay, we think it's vitally important to remind people that vinyl CAN BE and IS recycled. More than 1.1 billion pounds across the US and Canada, to be exact. That's a lot of recycling for a material regularly touted by activist groups as being un-recyclable!
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Earlier in March, our team participated in an Auto Product Showcase hosted by the American Chemistry Council! This event was an amazing opportunity to share the many ways PVC products are helping to make cars more durable and long-lasting!
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We're less than a month away from our Congressional Fly-In and our third annual Vinyl Record Reception on Capitol Hill! These are two amazing events you won't want to miss. Join us in DC to meet with elected officials and share our love of vinyl with individuals on the Hill! Register now: https://cvent.me/wkO21m
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