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.

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CRISIS MANAGEMENT

08/18/2008
Westlake Chemical Declares Increased Quarterly Dividend of 5.25 Cents per Share

08/05/2008
Westlake Chemical Reports Second Quarter Results

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

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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