The Imperial Group Joins the Vinyl Sustainability Council

Chicago-based organization joins effort to advance sustainability in the vinyl industry

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC) a self-funded business council advancing sustainability in the vinyl industry, is proud to announce the Imperial Group as its newest member.

Founded in 1962, and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Imperial offers a complete range of solutions including scrap recycling, metal trading, and logistics.

"We are proud to welcome the Imperial Group into the VSC," said Jay Thomas, Executive Director of the VSC. "Imperial Group's expertise in recycling vinyl from wire and cable provides a much needed capability to reduce the quantity of this material going to landfill. We look forward to Imperial bringing their unique skill set and perspective to our V-Cycle, recycling task force."

"We are excited to tap into this network of sustainable companies as we grow our PVC recycling operations," said Zach Spellman, President of the Imperial Group. "We look forward to the educational and networking opportunities associated with the VSC."

Imperial Group is the eighth organization to join the VSC in 2024, following fifteen new members in 2023.

About the Vinyl Sustainability Council
The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC), founded in 2016 in partnership with the Vinyl Institute, is a collaborative platform for companies, organizations, and other industry stakeholders to come together to advance the U.S. vinyl industry's contribution to sustainable development. Through its +Vantage Vinyl® verification program, the VSC aims to drive continuous improvement across all three aspects of sustainability – environmental, social, and economic performance. For more information, please visit https://vantagevinyl.com/.

About the Imperial Group
The Imperial Group is a leading force in the scrap metal industry, with over 30 years of strategic growth and innovation. Originally a family-owned industrial recycling company founded in 1962, Imperial Group has expanded into a multi-faceted organization headquartered in Chicago.

Media Contact

Gil Connolly, Vinyl Sustainability Council, 2027652200, [email protected], vantagevinyl.com 

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