Westlake Chemical

Westlake makes chemical and plastic products, which in turn make life better for people every day. We are a quality manufacturer and dependable global supplier of petrochemicals, plastics and fabricated products. Our mission is to serve our clients by enhancing daily life through the products and services we provide.

CRISIS MANAGEMENT

12/17/2008
Westlake Chemical Idles Ethylene Plant

11/24/2008
Westlake Chemical Declares Quarterly Dividend of 5.25 Cents per Share

11/06/2008
Westlake Chemical Reports Third Quarter Results

10/02/2008
Third Quarter 2008 Westlake Chemical Corporation Earnings Conference Call

09/17/2008
North American Pipe Completes Large Diameter PVC Pipe Plant; Plant strategically located next to PVC resin site in KY

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Core Business: Olefins & Vinyls

Production Capacity: Approx. 11 billion lbs/yr

Founded: 1986 by Mr. T.T. Chao

Public Company (2004): NYSE: WLK

Revenues (2007): $3.2 billion

Employees: Approx. 2,100

Headquarters: Houston, TX

Operating
Sites: USA (15); China (1); Canada (1)

Product Lines:
Olefins: Ethylene, Polyethylene, Styrene Monomer and related co-products

Vinyls: Vinyl Chloride Monomer, PVC resin, Caustic, PVC pipe, fence, windows, deck components