Vinyl chloride

The Vinyl Institute Recognizes 36 Facilities for Outstanding Health, Safety, and Environmental Performance

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Friday, November 18, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Vinyl Institute (VI), the U.S. trade association representing manufacturers of vinyl, vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), additives, and modifiers, announced the recipients of its annual health, safety, and environmental awards. These awards are given to companies in the vinyl industry for protecting the environment and improving worker safety at manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. This year, VI recognized 36 facilities with 57 awards for outstanding performance.

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  • Special recognition of 13 Vinyl Institute (VI) member facilities with zero recordable OSHA incidents for five or more consecutive years and 12 member facilities with five or more consecutive years of outstanding performance under EPA's NESHAPs, and other environmental permit requirements.
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Vinyl Institute (VI), the U.S. trade association representing manufacturers of vinyl, vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), additives, and modifiers, announced the recipients of its annual health, safety, and environmental awards.
  • This year, VI recognized 36 facilities with 57 awards for outstanding performance.
  • Each year, VI proudly recognizes facilities in the PVC, EDC/VCM, plasticizer production, additive production, and chlorinated PVC compounding categories that have achieved outstanding performance in four categories: Safety Excellence, Safety Performance, Environmental Excellence, and Environmental Honor.

Global Dichloroethane Market Report 2022: Industry Projected to Grow at a Healthy CAGR of 4.75%. - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, October 21, 2022
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The "Global Dichloroethane Market Analysis: Plant Capacity, Production, Operating Efficiency, Technology, Demand & Supply, End-User Industries, Distribution Channel, Regional Demand, 2015-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Dichloroethane Market Analysis: Plant Capacity, Production, Operating Efficiency, Technology, Demand & Supply, End-User Industries, Distribution Channel, Regional Demand, 2015-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Global Dichloroethane demand stood at 9.12 Million Tonnes in 2020 and is forecast to reach 14.46 Million Tonnes by 2030, growing at a healthy CAGR of 4.75% until 2030.
  • In this report, global dichloroethane market has been segmented into following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below
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  • South America Dichloroethane Demand Outlook, 2015-2030, By Volume
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ASK4SAM NYC Camp Lejeune Lawsuit Hotline in Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens Launched

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, PC, a Bronx, NY-based injury law firm, announces an extension of its telephone hotline (888-6LEJEUNE) for those wishing to bring water contamination claims against Camp Lejeune.

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  • The firm is reaching out to anyone who may have spent more than 30 consecutive days at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987.
  • The announcement explains that those seeking compensation have only two more years in which they can bring a case against the Camp Lejeune organization.
  • The support line has been set up in response to the passing of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2021 in June of this year.
  • For more information, visit https://www.yahoo.com/news/ask4sam-launches-york-camp-lejeune-035200874.... To read about the initial launch of their Camp Lejeune injury hotline, or call 1-877-ASK4SAM.

Law firms Reich & Binstock LLP and Barton Law Group to help Camp Lejeune veterans and family members seek justice for injuries caused by toxic exposure to contaminated water

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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HOUSTON, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Houston law firms Reich & Binstock LLP and the Barton Law Group seek long-awaited justice for Marine veterans and others who were exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune military base in North Carolina from 1953 to 1987, including any of their family members who suffered birth defects or health issues as a result of that exposure.

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  • -These health issues include various types of cancer, Parkinson's Disease, birth defects, and other serious and often deadly medical conditions.
  • President Biden signed the PACT Act on August 10th, allowing for those victims to pursue compensation by removing prior constraints under North Carolina law.
  • The toxic substances found in the contaminated wells included dangerous chemicals such as benzene, vinyl chloride (VC), trichloroethylene (TCE), and perchloroethylene (PCE).
  • "All of these substances can be linked to serious health issues," said attorney Dennis Reich of Reich & Binstock.

Daniel Stein Joins the Chlorine Institute Staff as Senior Director of Product Stewardship & Analysis

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Monday, August 29, 2022
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Prior to joining CI, Mr. Stein had served as Manager of Rail Fleet Equipment with Olin Corporation.

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  • Prior to joining CI, Mr. Stein had served as Manager of Rail Fleet Equipment with Olin Corporation.
  • During his 6 years at Olin, in addition to his Fleet Management position, he previously held a position focused on process improvement.
  • Prior to joining Olin, Mr. Stein held process improvement and environmental compliance positions with The Dow Chemical Company.
  • Mr. Reiner stated, Mr. Stein was selected for this position because of his technical expertise and understanding of the needs of our members.

Bell Legal Group Files Initial Lawsuits on Behalf of Camp Lejeune Victims Against United States Government for Toxic Water Exposure on Military Base

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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Today, Bell Legal Group filed an initial wave of lawsuits against the United States government in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina on behalf of those impacted by the toxic water exposure on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina.

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  • Today, Bell Legal Group filed an initial wave of lawsuits against the United States government in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina on behalf of those impacted by the toxic water exposure on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina.
  • These cases mark the first initiative by victims of Camp Lejeune to seek justice in the courts for debilitating and often fatal health conditions cause by toxic water exposure on the military base.
  • J. Edward Bell III, founder and senior partner of Bell Legal Group and president of Charleston School of Law, personally championed the passage of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act.
  • It is the first time victims have the opportunity to seek justice for the unlawful exposure to contaminated water while on the military base.

Bell Legal Group Announces Founder J. Edward Bell III to Attend White House Signing Ceremony

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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Bell Legal Group is pleased to announce that founder and senior partner J. Edward Bell III will attend todays ceremony at the White House celebrating President Biden signing into law the Honoring Our PACT Act.

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  • Bell Legal Group is pleased to announce that founder and senior partner J. Edward Bell III will attend todays ceremony at the White House celebrating President Biden signing into law the Honoring Our PACT Act.
  • Due to his leadership role, Bell was invited by President Biden to attend the signing of the historic legislation.
  • For more than a decade, Bell Legal Group, led by Ed Bell, worked with Camp Lejeune victims, including Master Sergeant J.M.
  • Since our founding in 1983, Bell Legal Group has earned a reputation for getting results where others could not.

SALTZ MONGELUZZI & BENDESKY TOXIC TORT LAWYERS NOW REPRESENTING, SEEKING JUSTICE, FOR VICTIMS EXPOSED TO THE HIGHLY CARCINOGENIC WATER SUPPLY AT CAMP LEJEUNE IN NORTH CAROLINA

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Friday, August 5, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following passage this week of comprehensive Federal veterans' health legislation that includes the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky's team of national environmental mass and toxic tort lawyers announced it is now representing and seeking justice for client-survivors – mostly former Marines and their families - that lived on the North Carolina Marine Corps base and used its tainted water supply over nearly five decades.

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  • There is no dispute that the sprawling base's water supply was severely contaminated.
  • Tests performed at Camp Lejeune revealed that the base's water sources were highly contaminated from at least 1953 through 1987; they revealed that the water was contaminated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other carcinogenic chemicals.
  • In addition to VOCs, Camp Lejeune's water supply was found to be contaminated with benzene and vinyl chloride.
  • SMB has represented in state and federal courts countless victims of contaminated water and other toxic chemical exposures; the firm also diligently advocates for safe, healthy clean water sources and supplies.

Thomas J. Henry is Representing Marines, Families Exposed to Contaminated Water at Camp Lejeune

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nationally recognized trial attorney Thomas J. Henry is representing Marine veterans and their families as they seek financial compensation for cancers and other serious illnesses suffered as a result of contaminated water at Marine Base Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina.

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  • Marines, Families, Workers Turn to Thomas J. Henry After Developing Serious Cancers and Illnesses at Camp Lejeune
    On August 2, the United States Senate passed the PACT Act.
  • In anticipation of President Biden signing the bill into law, Marines and families across the county have hired Thomas J. Henry to represent them in their Camp Lejeune claims.
  • Among the dangerous chemicals found in the contaminated water at Marine Base Camp Lejeune are benzene, trichloroethylene (TCE), perchloroethylene (PCE), and vinyl chloride (VC).
  • "It is appalling to know these Marines and their families were exposed to toxic chemicals while at Camp Lejeune," said Thomas J. Henry.

Vinyl Institute Now Accepting Applications for SPE Vinyltec Grants

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Vinyl Institute (VI) announced today it now accepting grant applications to cover student registration fees for up to four university students to attend the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Vinyltec in September.

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  • The Vinyl Institute is now accepting grant applications to cover student registration fees for up to four university students to attend the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) 2022 Vinyltec in September.
  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Vinyl Institute (VI) announced today it now accepting grant applications to cover student registration fees for up to four university students to attend the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Vinyltec in September.
  • "The vinyl industry has great career opportunities for students interested in manufacturing, chemistry, and engineering," said Ned Monroe, president, and CEO of the Vinyl Institute.
  • The Vinyl Institute (VI), founded in 1982, is a U.S. trade association representing the leading manufacturers of vinyl, vinyl chloride monomer, vinyl additives, and modifiers.