Polymeric Exterior Products Association (PEPA)

To say it's been a productive year for our association is truly an understatement. We rebranded (from VSI) to PEPA last spring at our Annual Meeting, broadening our membership opportunities and enhancing our programs and services. We also launched a new recycling collaborative, and made significant progress across our core pillars, marking a milestone year. Read about all of PEPA's 2024 highlights in this new blog post: https://buff.ly/3Dlb0o0

PEPA Joins NAM and Manufacturing Leaders in Calling for a Pro-Innovation Agenda PEPA is proud to sign on to a joint letter (https://buff.ly/49Bmj7L) with the National Association of Manufacturers - NAM and over 100 other manufacturing associations to promote innovation and job growth in manufacturing in the U.S. Together, we are urging the incoming administration to create a regulatory environment that fosters innovation, supports manufacturing and secures American prosperity. At PEPA, we’re committed to working alongside NAM and our partners to build a stronger future for U.S. manufacturing. Together, we can ensure our industry remains a cornerstone of our country’s success. #Innovation #WorkforceDevelopment #USManufacturing #JobGrowth

Many thanks to The Vinyl Institute and our other Revinylize Recycling Collaborative partners for making this project a reality!

Are you ready to take your residential products to the next level? Get the tips and tools you need to succeed during our "lunch and learn" webinar tomorrow at noon. There's still time to register for this must-attend event! https://buff.ly/4gpsfTw

PEPA is thrilled to have been recognized with the 2024 Recycling Award from the Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC) for its Revinylize Recycling Collaborative program. This award celebrates innovation in recycling and sustainability, and we couldn’t be prouder of what our growing recycling initiative has achieved so far. In just two years, with the support of partners like the The Vinyl Institute and leading recyclers JP Industrial Supply, Return Polymers Inc., Viking Recyclers and Lastique International Corporation, we’ve already recycled half a million pounds of post-consumer rigid vinyl. With expansions into new markets like Nashville, Pittsburgh and Louisville, we’re on track to meet our goal of recycling 5 million pounds of post-consumer rigid vinyl in 2025. Many thanks to the Vinyl Sustainability Council for recognizing our efforts. Together, we’re creating a more sustainable future by keeping vinyl out of landfills and contributing to a thriving circular economy. Read more about the award! https://buff.ly/41rDdne #revinylize #recyclevinylsiding #sustainability

There's still time to sign up for our upcoming webinar, "Turning Research into Results: Bringing Residential Products to Market," taking place this Friday, 12/13 at 12 p.m. (EST). The session features industry experts from Home Innovation Research Labs and PEPA's Matt Dobson, CAE. Register today! https://buff.ly/4gpsfTw

A collaborative effort. A home transformed. A community inspired. As we launch the Revinylize Recycling Collaborative in Louisville this week, we kick off with a game-changer – collaborating with numerous organizations and stakeholders (Westlake Royal Building Products Westlake Dimex Vinyl Sustainability Council Mueller Roofing Distributors, Inc. Lastique International Corporation) to re-side a local non-profit’s vinyl-clad home with new, durable, sustainable materials. We recently joined forces to: ✅ Showcase vinyl siding’s benefits: durability, affordability and recyclability ✅ Spotlight a local non-profit’s incredible story ✅ Prove how powerful vinyl siding recycling can be for our planet and community Read about the big reveal in our new case study! https://buff.ly/4gDgk4x #revinylize #recycling #vinylsidingrecycling #sustainability

🧰 We held the second of 2 annual Train the Trainer events for our VSI Certified Installer Program in November in Columbus, OH. During the hands-on, interactive session, future trainers received experience in the classroom and via mock-up wall installations. Upon class completion, they will now receive a 5-year Certified Trainer certification. Expanding our network of trainers is vital to the continued growth of the program – learn more today! https://buff.ly/3B1AJRO

🌿 Selling Sustainability 🌿 As building and energy efficiency trends and consumer demands move to sustainable building practices, you can count on polymeric claddings as great sustainable options. PEPA offers many resources you can use to assure consumers and contractors that vinyl siding is a smart sustainable choice. Here's why: ✅ Low carbon footprint to combat climate change (https://buff.ly/41gwPiC) ✅ Minimal maintenance = fewer resources needed (https://buff.ly/3OAPQEJ) ✅ Recyclable cutoffs & tear-offs that can be used to create new vinyl products = less landfill waste and associated costs (https://buff.ly/3XyfmjR) We provide resources to help you show why vinyl siding is the eco-friendly option for building a stronger, greener future!

👏 We are excited to announce that Denver Bortz has joined our Board of Directors, bringing with him an impressive career spanning financial management in manufacturing organizations.   Denver currently serves as the Director of Finance & Administration at Ferriot Inc./American Original Building Products LLC, where he’s been a key leader since 2014. With a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Akron and an MBA from John Carroll University. Denver is a proud resident of Green, Ohio, where he and his wife of 37 years, Lisa, enjoy spending time with their two adult children and five grandchildren.   Please join us in welcoming Denver to our team. We are excited to collaborate and benefit from his wealth of experience and leadership!