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

07/22/2008
Second Quarter 2008 Westlake Chemical Corporation Earnings Conference Call

07/11/2008
Westlake Appoints Don Condon to Lead Olefins Business

07/10/2008
Westlake Appoints Andrew Kenner as Vice President of Manufacturing

05/30/2008
Westlake Recognized by NPRA and OSHA for Safety

05/20/2008
Westlake Chemical Reelects Directors, Declares Quarterly Dividend of 5 Cents per Share

ť Click here for more Company News

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