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07/01/2019
Westlake Announces Guidance for Second Quarter and Full-Year 2019 Financial Results
HOUSTON, July 1, 2019 Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK), today announced net income, EBITDA, net sales and earning...
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Westlake Chemical in Longview, Washington Announces Being Four Years Injury-Free
Westlake Chemical’s (NYSE: WLK) Longview, Wash. facility is pleased to announce that it has achieved four years of being an injury-free wo...
Read More03/23/2018
Vinnolit Awarded Gold for Corporate Social Responsibility
Vinnolit, a Westlake company, engaged the independent, global assessment platform EcoVadis for the third time to review its CSR performance ...
Read More09/20/2017
Westlake Service Month - Lake Charles
The Westlake Chemical Lake Charles facilities participated in a company-wide Community Service Day event on Friday, April 7, by beautifying ...
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Westlake Chemical Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Results
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 21, 2017-- Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) today reported net income of $98.9 millio...
Read More08/31/2016
Westlake Chemical Completes Acquisition of Axiall Corporation
- Combination Creates a North American Olefins and Vinyls Leader: Largest LDPE Producer in the Americas; Second-Largest PVC Producer in Nort...
Read More08/17/2016
Axiall & ICWUC Local #45 Announce Results of Contract Ratification Vote
ATLANTA – Aug. 17, 2016 – Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) and International Chemical Workers’ Union Council Local #45C today announced...
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Axiall Reports Second-Quarter 2016 Results
ATLANTA — Aug. 8, 2016 — Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2016. Th...
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Axiall and Lotte Chemical Hold LACC Ethane Cracker Groundbreaking Ceremony
LAKE CHARLES, La., June 14, 2016 – LACC LLC, the joint-venture company formed by Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) and Lotte Chemical Corpor...
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Westlake Chemical to Acquire Axiall Corporation for $33.00 Per Share
Combination Will Create the Third-Largest Chlor-alkali Producer and the Second-Largest PVC Producer in North America Expected Annual Cost...
Read More05/26/2016
Axiall Urges Shareholders to Vote FOR Its Board Nominees
Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today filed an updated investor presentation with the Securities and Exchange Commission detailing why it be...
Read More05/09/2016
Axiall Files Investor Presentation
Highlights Board’s Focus on Delivering Full and Fair Value for All Axiall Stockholders Outlines Facts Supporting Board’s Belief Th...
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Axiall Reports First-Quarter 2016 Results
Cost reductions and operational improvements drive first-quarter results Building Products delivers strong sales volume growth; sets reco...
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Axiall Files Definitive Proxy Materials
Discloses Ongoing Discussions with Multiple Parties Regarding Potential Strategic Alternatives Details Axiall’s Efforts to Engage with ...
Read More04/22/2016
Axiall Comments about China Petrochemical Development
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 22, 2016-- In response to press reports, Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today confirmed that the company has...
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Axiall Files Preliminary Proxy Materials
Highlights Ongoing Initiatives to Drive Stockholder Value Creation Committed to Enhancing Value for Axiall Stockholders ATLANTA--(BUSI...
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Axiall Rejects Revised Proposal from Westlake
Sought to Engage Constructively with Westlake Board and Management ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 4, 2016-- Axiall Corporation (“Axiall...
Read More03/08/2016
Axiall Appoints William Mansfield Non-Executive Chairman of the Board
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 8, 2016-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today announced that William (“Bill”) L. Mansfield has been ele...
Read More02/25/2016
Axiall Corporation to Sell Solucor Business to Galata Chemicals
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 25, 2016-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL), a leading integrated chemicals and building products company, has...
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Axiall Issues Statement Regarding Westlake’s Director Nominations
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 2016-- Axiall Corporation (“Axiall” or the “Company,” NYSE: AXLL) today confirmed that it has rec...
Read More01/29/2016
Axiall Rejects Unsolicited Proposal From Westlake
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2016-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today confirmed that it has rejected an unsolicited and conditiona...
Read More12/17/2015
Axiall and Lotte Chemical Announce Louisiana Ethane Cracker Final Investment Decision
ATLANTA & SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 17, 2015-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) and Lotte Chemical Corporation (KOSPI: 011170...
Read More11/19/2015
Axiall Board of Directors Names Timothy Mann, Jr. President & CEO
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 17, 2015-- The board of directors of Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today appointed Timothy Mann, Jr. as the...
Read More11/03/2015
Axiall Reports Third-Quarter 2015 Results
Full Article: Aromatics divestiture completed Chlorovinyls goodwill write-down Completed management changes and Building Prod...
Read More10/01/2015
Axiall Corporation Sells Aromatics Business to INEOS Americas LLC
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 2015-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL), a leading integrated chemicals and building products company, has ...
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Axiall Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividend
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 11, 2015--The Board of Directors of Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today declared a regular quarterly divide...
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Axiall Reports Second-Quarter 2015 Results
Initiating strategic review of Building Products business. Chlorovinyls Adjusted EBITDA expected to improve modestly for 3Q ’15 v...
Read More07/29/2015
Axiall Corporation to Report Second-Quarter 2015 Financial Results August 5
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 29, 2015-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) announced today that it will release its financial results for the...
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Axiall Announces Retirement of President and CEO Paul Carrico; Timothy Mann, Jr. Named Interim President and CEO
Board Search for New CEO is Actively Under Way ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 6, 2015-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today announ...
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Axiall Corporation to Host Investor Update Call Thursday June 18 at 8:30 a.m. EDT
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 17, 2015-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) announced today that it will discuss the revised joint venture arr...
Read More05/20/2015
Royal® Building Products Reveals 2015 Home Exterior Style Trends
Annual style guide reflects up-and-coming trends in home design, features foolproof color palette making exterior style more accessible for ...
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Axiall Reports First-Quarter 2015 Results
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 5, 2015-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 20...
Read More02/27/2015
Axiall Completes Financing on $250 Million Term Loan B
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 27, 2015-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today announced that it has completed its financing for a new seni...
Read More02/26/2015
Axiall Corporation and ALTIVIA Sign Definitive Agreement on Asset Sale
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2015-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL), a leading integrated chemicals and building products company, sig...
Read More02/18/2015
Axiall Reports 4th Quarter and 2014 Results
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 18, 2015-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ...
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Axiall Corporation to Report Fourth-Quarter 2014 Financial Results February 18
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 2015-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) announced today that it will release its financial results for the...
Read More01/20/2015
Royal® Building Products Brings Curb Appeal to Aluminum Siding, Unveils Innovative AlumiPro® Cedar Renditions™ to Canadian Market at the International Builders’ Show
WOODBRIDGE, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 2015-- Royal® Building Products is proud to introduce an innovative new aluminum siding prod...
Read More11/25/2014
Axiall to Present at Upcoming Conferences
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 25, 2014-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) announced today that company executives will present at two upcomi...
Read More11/18/2014
Axiall Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividend
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 18, 2014-- The Board of Directors of Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today declared a regular quarterly divid...
Read More11/06/2014
Axiall to Present at Cowen & Co. Conference
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2014-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Car...
Read More11/04/2014
Axiall Reports Third-Quarter 2014 Results
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 4, 2014-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today announced financial results for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2...
Read More10/30/2014
Axiall Corporation To Report Third-Quarter 2014 Financial Results November 4
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 2014-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today announced that it will release its financial results for the...
Read More10/15/2014
Axiall, NACCHO Issue Revealing Report on Recreational Water Facility Inspections
Comprehensive recommendations released at the World Aquatic Health Conference WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 15, 2014-- The National A...
Read More09/03/2014
Axiall to Present at RBC Global Industrials Conference
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 3, 2014-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) announced today that Chief Financial Officer Greg Thompson will add...
Read More08/20/2014
Royal Building Products Introduces Altitude Commercial Window Series
WOODBRIDGE, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 20, 2014-- Royal Building Products today announced the introduction of the Altitude Window series...
Read More08/13/2014
Axiall Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividend
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 13, 2014-- The Board of Directors of Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today declared a regular quarterly divid...
Read More08/05/2014
Axiall Reports Second-Quarter 2014 Results
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 5, 2014-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 20...
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Axiall Corporation To Report Second-Quarter 2014 Financial Results August 5
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 29, 2014-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today announced that it will release its financial results for the...
Read More07/09/2014
Axiall Louisiana PHH Facility Back at Full Rates, Company Provides Preliminary Second-Quarter Financial Results
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 9, 2014-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today announced that its PHH vinyl chloride monomer manufacturing f...
Read More06/06/2014
Greg Thompson Named ‘CFO of the Year’ by Atlanta Business Chronicle
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 6, 2014-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) announced today that Chief Financial Officer Greg Thompson has been...
Read More06/05/2014
Axiall to Present at Morgan Stanley Leveraged Finance Conference
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 5, 2014-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) announced today that Chief Financial Officer Greg Thompson will add...
Read More05/22/2014
Royal® Building Products Joins Habitat for Humanity® and Building Industry Professionals for Week-Long Home Construction Blitz
Sponsorship includes cash and gifts-in-kind donations to Habitat’s Home Builders Blitz COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 2014-- ...
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Axiall Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividend
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 2014-- The Board of Directors of Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today declared a regular quarterly divide...
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Axiall, NSF Help Health Inspectors Prepare for Summer Swimming Season With a Reminder About Generic Pool Tablet and Stabilizer Risks
Booklet highlights safety and health dangers for improper use of chlorine systems ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2014-- With the summe...
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Axiall Reports 1st Quarter 2014 Results
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 5, 2014-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 20...
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Axiall Corporation To Report First-Quarter 2014 Financial Results May 5
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 30, 2014-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today announced that it will release its financial results for the...
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Axiall Provides Update on Repairs at Lake Charles, Louisiana, Chemicals Facility and Preliminary First Quarter Financial Results
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 14, 2014-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today announced that the damage from the December 20 fire at its P...
Read More03/31/2014
Royal Building Products Partners with U.S. Lumber to Distribute Trim and Mouldings Product Lines
MARION, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 31, 2014-- Royal Building Products today announced the addition of U.S. Lumber to its Southeast and Mid-A...
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Axiall Corporation Announces All Directors Except Macadam to Seek Re-Election
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 5, 2014-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today announced its nominees to stand for election to the company...
Read More03/04/2014
Axiall Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividend
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 4, 2014-- The Board of Directors of Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today declared a regular quarterly divide...
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Axiall Reports 4th Quarter and 2013 Results
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 19, 2014-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ...
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Axiall Corporation To Report 2013 Financial Results February 19
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 2014-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today announced that it will release its 2013 financial results af...
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Axiall, Lotte Chemical Sign Preliminary Agreement To Partner on Proposed Ethane Cracker in Louisiana
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 10, 2014-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) and Lotte Chemical (KOSPI : 011170) of the Republic of Korea annou...
Read More02/06/2014
Royal® Building Products Unveils Royal Project Estimator at International Builders’ Show
WOODBRIDGE, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Royal® Building Products announced today that it is unveiling the Royal Project Estimator app for pr...
Read More02/04/2014
Royal® Building Products Launches Conceal™ Trim System at the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas
WOODBRIDGE, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Royal® Building Products is proud to introduce its Conceal™ Trim System – an innovative hidden t...
Read More12/22/2013
Axiall Provides Update on Fire at Lake Charles, Louisiana, Chemicals Facility
ATLANTA, Dec 22, 2013 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Axiall Corporation announced today that the cause of a Dec. 20 fire that occurred in the vinyl chlor...
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Axiall Comments on Fire at Lake Charles, Louisiana, Chemicals Facility
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 20, 2013-- Axiall Corporation announced that today at approximately 1:40 p.m. Central time, a fire occurred i...
Read More12/19/2013
Axiall Selects Louisiana as Site of Contemplated Ethylene Cracker
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 19, 2013-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today announced that the company has selected the state of Louisia...
Read More12/10/2013
Axiall Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividend
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 10, 2013-- The Board of Directors of Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today declared a regular quarterly divid...
Read More11/27/2013
Axiall to Present at Upcoming Conferences
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 27, 2013-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Ca...
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Axiall to Present at Cowen and Company Conference
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 7, 2013-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Car...
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Axiall Reports Third-Quarter 2013 Results
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 2013-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 3...
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Axiall Corporation To Announce Third-Quarter 2013 Results November 5
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 2013-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today announced that it will release its third-quarter 2013 financi...
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Axiall Board of Directors Announces Quarterly Dividend
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 11, 2013-- The Board of Directors of Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today declared a dividend of 16 cents pe...
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Axiall Provides Update on Third-Quarter 2013 Outlook
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 18, 2013-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today provided an update to its outlook for the third quarter of 2...
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Axiall to Present at Credit Suisse Chemical and Ag Science Conference
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 12, 2013-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) announced today that Chief Financial Officer Greg Thompson will ad...
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Axiall Appoints George Biltz Chief Strategy Officer
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 16, 2013-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today announced that George Biltz has joined the company as chief ...
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Axiall to Present at Jefferies Industrials Conference
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 8, 2013-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Car...
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Axiall Reports Second-Quarter 2013 Results
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 31, 2013-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2...
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Axiall Corporation To Announce Second-Quarter 2013 Results July 31
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 26, 2013-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today announced that it will release its second-quarter 2013 finan...
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Axiall Introduces Aspire™ Bio-based Vinyl Compounds
Phthalate-Free Flexible Compounds Offer Improved Performance, No Increase In Cost ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 3, 2013-- Axiall Corpora...
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Axiall Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividend
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 21, 2013-- The Board of Directors of Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today declared a regular quarterly divid...
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Axiall to Present at Goldman Sachs Basic Materials Conference
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 16, 2013-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Ca...
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Axiall, NSF Remind Health Inspectors About Risks Posed by Generic Pool Tablets and Stabilizers
Booklet highlights safety and health dangers for improper use of chlorine systems ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 15, 2013-- With summer s...
Read More05/07/2013
Axiall Reports First-Quarter 2013 Results
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 7, 2013-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2...
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Axiall Corporation To Announce First-Quarter 2013 Results May 7
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 1, 2013-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today announced that it will release its first-quarter 2013 financi...
Read More03/07/2013
Axiall VP of Manufacturing-Chemicals Jim Hull Appears on ‘Louisiana Business & Industry’ Radio Show
ATLANTA – March 7, 2013 – Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) and Jim Hull, vice president of manufacturing – Chemicals, were featured on ...
Read More03/05/2013
Axiall Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividend
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 5, 2013-- The Board of Directors of Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today declared a regular quarterly divide...
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Axiall Reports 2012 Financial Results
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 2013-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today announced financial results for the year and quarter ended D...
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Axiall to Report 2012 Financial Results February 12
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 8, 2013-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today announced that the company will release 2012 financial result...
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Axiall Corporation Appoints Dean Adelman Vice President of Human Resources
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 4, 2013-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today announced the appointment of Dean Adelman as vice president o...
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Axiall Corporation Announces Initial Purchase of 9% Senior Secured Notes due 2017 and Receipt of Requisite Consents to Amend the Indenture in Cash Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 1, 2013-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL), formerly known as Georgia Gulf Corporation (the “Company”), to...
Read More01/30/2013
Axiall Corporation Announces Closing of $688 Million Senior Notes Offering by Its Subsidiary Eagle Spinco Inc.
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 30, 2013-- Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) (“Axiall”) today announced the closing of the previously annou...
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Axiall Corporation Created as Merger of Georgia Gulf, PPG Commodity Chemicals Business Is Completed
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 28, 2013-- Georgia Gulf Corporation today announced that the pending merger with PPG’s commodity chemicals ...
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