“Our membership recognizes the key role Roger will play in leading and developing the vinyl industry. He will assist in legislative and regulatory positions that not only grow the PVC industry but also protect our product reputation. “- Ned Monroe, VI CEO / President
WASHINGTON (PRWEB)
November 13, 2020
The Vinyl Institute elects Roger Kearns as chair
Vinyl Institute (VI), the U.S. trade association that represents manufacturers of vinyl, vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), additives, and modifiers, is pleased to announce that Roger Kearns, Executive Vice President of Vinyls Chemicals, Westlake Chemical Corporation, is today to announce the 2021 VI was elected chairman of the association’s annual meeting, Vinyl360.
“We are very pleased to welcome Roger as the new Chairman,” said Ned Monroe, VI President / CEO. “Our membership recognizes the key role Roger will play in leading and developing the vinyl industry. He will assist in legislative and regulatory positions that will not only grow the PVC industry, but will also protect our product reputation and ensure the continued implementation of our strategic priorities. “
In this role, Mr. Kearns will also chair the VI Executive Committee, comprised of its corporate members who can manufacture 1 billion pounds or more of vinyl chloride suspension polymers or copolymers in the United States. Mr. Kearns served as vice chairman in 2020.
About the Vinyl Institute:
Founded in 1982, the Vinyl Institute (VI) is a US trade association representing the leading manufacturers of vinyl, vinyl chloride monomer, vinyl additives, and modifiers. VI works on behalf of its members to promote the benefits of the most versatile plastic in the world, which is used to make everything from PVC pipes to floors, roofs and vinyl siding. The vinyl industry in the United States employs over 350,000 highly skilled people in nearly 3,000 facilities and is valued at $ 54 billion. Visit vinylinfo.org for more information.
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