Westlake

Westlake Chemical Corporation is an international manufacturer and supplier of basic chemicals, vinyls, polymers, and building products, operating through two main segments: Olefins and Vinyls. The Olefins segment produces polyethylene, styrene monomers, and various ethylene co-products, alongside propylene and other by-products. The Vinyls segment manufactures both specialty and commodity polyvinyl chloride (PVC), as well as related products such as vinyl chloride monomers, chlorine, and caustic soda. Additionally, it fabricates PVC building products, including residential siding, pipes, and window profiles. Westlake serves a diverse clientele, including chemical processors, plastics fabricators, small construction contractors, and municipalities, catering to markets such as packaging, automotive, coatings, and construction. Established in 1986 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Westlake plays a crucial role in providing essential materials for everyday products that enhance quality of life.

Roger Kearns

COO and EVP - Performance and Essential Materials

Past deals in Chemical

NAKAN

Acquisition in 2018
NAKAN provides PVC compounding solutions. Its products are used in a variety of applications by customers in automotive, building and construction, and medical industries. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Reims, France. It has production facilities located in China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, and Vietnam, as well as a research facility in France; and application laboratory in the United States. As of January 2, 2019, NAKAN operates as a subsidiary of Westlake Chemical Corporation.

Axiall

Acquisition in 2016
Axiall Corporation is a manufacturer and international marketer of chlorovinyl and aromatic chemicals, as well as vinyl-based building and home improvement products. The company operates through three main segments. The Chlorovinyls segment produces Electrovinyls, which include chlorine, caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, vinyl chloride monomer, and vinyl resins, alongside Compound products that consist of vinyl compounds, additives, and plasticizers. The Building Products segment focuses on Window and Door Profiles, Mouldings, and various Outdoor Building Products, including siding, pipes, and decking. Additionally, the Aromatics segment offers commodity chemicals such as cumene, phenol, and acetone, serving diverse applications in industries like pulp and paper, packaging, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture.
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