Art and Design
PVC Christmas Trees Bring Tidings of Great Savings, More Variety, and Less MessALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 4, 2009 – Lustrous Christmas trees made of polyvinyl chloride give holiday decorators significant savings over the annual purchase of farm-grown Christmas trees.
Live! Web-Based Product Application Matrix for Sustainable Design SolutionsALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 5, 2009 – An innovative tool enables architects, designers, and specifiers to evaluate, compare, and discover the benefits of vinyl products in sustainable design.
Vroom! Vinyl Wraps Race Cars with Elaborate GraphicsBRISTOL, Tenn., May 22, 2009 – The latest technology in vinyl wrap graphics gave cars at a Bristol Motor Speedway charity race the old-school look.
Vinyl Products Rejuvenate Virginia Assisted Living FacilityRICHMOND, Va., May 21, 2009 – An assisted living facility has an updated look thanks to vinyl plank, vinyl wallcoverings, window treatments, and vinyl-backed carpet.
New Vinyl Siding Provides Natural Looking Cover for HuntersFREMONT, Ohio, April 23, 2009 – A new vinyl siding product provides realistic looking camouflage structures for outdoor enthusiasts.
Up Against The Wall! Vinyl Art Brings Personalized Pizzazz to the HomeFRESNO, Calif., April 21, 2009 – A growing number of innovative companies provide vinyl wall lettering and artwork to homeowners interested in making a statement.
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Massive Vinyl Roof Tops Off New Dallas Cowboys StadiumARLINGTON, Texas, Nov. 20, 2009 – The Dallas Cowboys kicked off the 2009 season in a new 3-million square foot stadium, protected by an energy-efficient vinyl roofing system.
L.A. Housing Development Uses Vinyl Windows to Earn LEED Points LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 9, 2009 – Rock Row, a small-scale townhouse development, includes the first homes in Los Angeles under $500,000 to be LEED certified.
Insulated Vinyl Siding Outperforms Fiber Cement in New StudyWASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 25, 2009 – Recent studies sponsored by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority show insulated vinyl siding cuts energy usage and CO2 emissions.
Vinyl Windows Restore Look, Function to 1940's Housing DevelopmentARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 20, 2009 – Kolbe's vinyl windows have been chosen for a historic renovation of Westover, a 70-year-old garden style apartment complex outside Washington, D.C.
Gorell Vinyl Windows Gain Green Seal™ CertificationINDIANA, 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 ProjectARLINGTON, 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.
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PVC Pipe the Nationwide Solution to Failing Water Systems This WinterAnywhere, U.S.A., Feb. 18, 2010 – With prolonged cold temperatures and record snowfalls throughout the country this winter, municipalities throughout the United States are replacing faulty and aging pipes with durable PVC pipe systems.
PVC Pipe Replaces Crumbling Clay Sewer Line in New Haven, Mich.NEW HAVEN, Mich., Dec. 31, 2009 – A new PVC pipe installation project will prevent further costly and messy sewer back-ups of homes in New Haven, a suburb of Detroit.
Live! Web-Based Product Application Matrix for Sustainable Design SolutionsALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 5, 2009 – An innovative tool enables architects, designers, and specifiers to evaluate, compare, and discover the benefits of vinyl products in sustainable design.
Greenpeace Co-founder Praises Benefits of Vinyl Products in New VideoALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 29, 2009 – The co-founder of Greenpeace stresses critical thinking when investigating the properties of materials, and praises vinyl as a sustainable and safe material.
Stillwater Runs PVC Pipe to Replace Failed Sewer Line STILLWATER, Okla., Aug. 10, 2009 – Stillwater Water Utilities workers will use PVC pipe to replace a deteriorated 8-inch sewer line, to be completed by August 2010.
London 2012 Olympics Seeks Sustainable Solutions with PVC Building ProductsLONDON, England, June 2, 2009 – London 2012 is calling on the PVC/vinyl industry to help find sustainable solutions for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic game venues.
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PVC Wheelchair Design Offers Affordable Mobility to Colombians in NeedMEDELLIN, Colombia, Oct. 7, 2009 – A newly designed wheelchair incorporating PVC tubes provides mobility for physically handicapped people who could not previously afford them.
Non-Profit Group Delivers PVC Pipe, Clean Water to Impoverished VillagesDOMINICAN REPUBLIC, July 6, 2009 – A teenage jaunt has turned into a lifelong mission to build PVC/vinyl aqueducts in some of the Dominican Republic’s most remote villages.
Vinyl Products Rejuvenate Virginia Assisted Living FacilityRICHMOND, Va., May 21, 2009 – An assisted living facility has an updated look thanks to vinyl plank, vinyl wallcoverings, window treatments, and vinyl-backed carpet.
Vinyl Roof Prevents Destruction of Ontario BusinessesNORTH BAY, Ontario, Jan. 30, 2009 – A flame resistant vinyl roof prevented fire from destroying several businesses housed in a North Bay building.
Vinyl Industry Offers 'Second Opinion' on Green Guide for Health CareARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 5, 2008 – The vinyl, chlorine, cement and other industries raised objections to material bias and discrimination in round-two comments on the Green Guide for Health Care.
PVC Pipe Provides Lab Rat HabitatITAJAI, Brazil, July 25, 2008 (VNS) – Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes and connectors are serving as unique respite for laboratory rats and mice, providing them with a more natural habitat.
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New Vinyl Siding Provides Natural Looking Cover for HuntersFREMONT, Ohio, April 23, 2009 – A new vinyl siding product provides realistic looking camouflage structures for outdoor enthusiasts.
Up Against The Wall! Vinyl Art Brings Personalized Pizzazz to the HomeFRESNO, Calif., April 21, 2009 – A growing number of innovative companies provide vinyl wall lettering and artwork to homeowners interested in making a statement.
Vinyl Windows Restore Look, Function to 1940's Housing DevelopmentARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 20, 2009 – Kolbe's vinyl windows have been chosen for a historic renovation of Westover, a 70-year-old garden style apartment complex outside Washington, D.C.
Uplifting Vinyl Cladding Program Renews Michigan HomesMUSKEGON, Mich., Oct. 24, 2008 – An urban renewal program run by Muskegon, Michigan, offers free vinyl cladding to qualified homeowners.
Vinyl Windows Used in 1st Iowa Habitat for Humanity 'Green' HomeDES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 22, 2008 – The first environmentally friendly Habitat for Humanity home in Iowa will feature vinyl windows supplied by Pella.
Shower Curtains Declared HarmlessARLINGTON, Va., June 12, 2008 (VNS) – 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.
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The Vinyl Institute Headquarters Has MovedALEXANDRIA, Va., July 1, 2009 – The Vinyl Institute headquarters has moved to 1737 King Street, Suite 390, Alexandria, Va., 22314.
Vinyl Institute Hires Richard Krock as Technical DirectorARLINGTON, Va., June 16, 2009 – The Vinyl Institute announces the hiring of Richard Krock as its new Technical Director. Rich's first day of employment with the organization was June 15th.
Vinyl Institute Provides Sturdy Support for 2009 AIA ConventionSAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 17, 2009 – The Vinyl Institute will continue showing its strong support for architects and designers at American Institute of Architects Expo 2009.
Now, A Clear Choice for Outdoor PVC Pipe ApplicationsEASTON, Penn., April 7, 2009 – A clear PVC piping that is suitable for exposure to sunlight has recently been introduced.
Report: PVC Products Bring $20 Billion Value to ConsumersThe total direct and indirect benefits of consumer access to PVC in the United States and Canada in 2007 amounted to more than $20 billion.
...Full StoryVI Recognizes Top Safety and Environmental PerformersARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 23, 2009 (VNS) – The Vinyl Institute announced awards to the top-performing companies in the vinyl/PVC industry in improving worker safety and protecting the environment.
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CertainTeed® CedarBoards™ Vinyl Siding Contains 60% Recycled MaterialVALLEY FORGE, Pa., Jan. 19, 2010 – CertainTeed® CedarBoards™ double 6-inch clapboard insulated vinyl siding now contains 60 percent recycled material.
Massachusetts Recognizes Sika Sarnafil in Vinyl Roof Recycling ProgramCANTON, Mass., Aug. 13, 2009 – Sika Sarnafil’s recycling program earned praise for diverting 4 million pounds of vinyl roofing membranes from Massachusetts landfills.
Mannington To Recycle 19 Million Pounds of Vinyl Composition Tile in 2009CALHOUN, Ga., July 30, 2009 – Mannington Commercial has undertaken an innovative environmental initiative to reclaim and recycle post-consumer vinyl composition tile (VCT).
New Flooring Plant in South Carolina Uses Recycled VinylJONESVILLE, S.C., March 13, 2009 – Allied Companies LLC has renovated a textile plant for its new manufacturing company, Allied Industries International, to make non-slip vinyl flooring.
Recycled PVC Calls for Ewe-Nique ExhibitFRANKFURT, Germany, Jan. 7, 2009 (VNS) – An artist has woven telephone parts and vinyl phone cords into a flock of sheep; a ringing endorsement for recycling products put out to pasture.
Recycling Programs Collect Vinyl Flooring from Construction Sites, Old BuildingsHOUSTON, March 20, 2008 (VNS) – Vinyl flooring manufacturers are collecting installation waste from construction sites and even experimenting with reclaiming used vinyl flooring.
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