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 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.