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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.

Vinyl Institute Hires Richard Krock as Technical Director
ARLINGTON, 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.

London 2012 Olympics Seeks Sustainable Solutions with PVC Building Products
LONDON, 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.

Vroom! Vinyl Wraps Race Cars with Elaborate Graphics
BRISTOL, 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 Facility
RICHMOND, 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 Hunters
FREMONT, Ohio, April 23, 2009 – A new vinyl siding product provides realistic looking camouflage structures for outdoor enthusiasts.

Vinyl Offers Many Possibilities for a New Fence
April 4, 2009 – If you’re exploring the different options for new or replacement fencing, one material to be sure to have on your list of possibilities is vinyl.

Watching a Master at Work: The Metro Ad Man
March 31, 2009 – Antwoin Delph had positioned his stepladder just where he wanted it. Beside it was a little wheeled cart full of rolled-up tubes of vinyl. When Antwoin pulled a tube out, he looked like a golfer selecting a club.

Tax Credits Spur Sales
March 31, 2009 – A provision in the federal stimulus package passed by Congress includes up to $1,500 in tax credits that two area windows and door manufacturers hope will spur new sales.

Phila. May Permit PVC Pipes
Jan. 16, 2009 – Philadelphia — the last remaining county in the state and possibly the country that prohibits PVC piping — may soon permit the use of the modern construction material if proposed legislation is passed by City Council.

Newfields' Historic Home's Vinyl Siding Earns Award for Granite State Home Improvements
July 28, 2008 – Granite State Home Improvements earned an Award of Distinction for Historic Restoration by the Vinyl Siding Institute.

Vinyl Siding Continues as Market Leader
July 9, 2008 – Vinyl siding remains the number one choice of exterior cladding for new single-family houses.