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Westlake Expands Global Chlorovinyls Manufacturing Capacity With Acquisition of PVC and VCM Plants in Wilhelmshaven, Germany

  • Westlake Corporation's German subsidiary, Westlake Vinnolit GmbH & Co. KG, has completed the acquisition of a polyvinyl chloride & vinyl chloride monomer production site in Wilhelmshaven, Germany.
  • The Wilhelmshaven plant, previously in insolvency administration, has an annual production capacity of 380,000 metric tons.
  • The facility is located in Lower Saxony on Germany's North Sea coast & features a deep-water dock for efficient raw material supply.
  • CEO Jean-Marc Gilson stated the acquisition strengthens the Performance & Essential Materials business & expands Westlake's global chlorovinyls manufacturing footprint.
  • Westlake celebrated 40 years of operations in 2026 with headquarters in Houston & operations across Asia, Europe, & North America.
  • Forward-looking statements in the release are subject to risks & uncertainties detailed in Westlake's 2025 Form 10-K & 2026 Form 10-Q filings with the SEC.