Start-up of VCM and PVC operations announced by Westlake

16-Feb-05

Westlake Chemical Corporation has successfully started up its vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) facilities in Geismar, Louisiana. This phased start-up will result in approximately 300 million pounds of PVC production pa. Westlake Chemical Corporation is a vertically integrated international manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals, polymers and fabricated products with headquarters in Houston, Texas. The company's range of products includes ethylene, polyethylene, styrene, EDC, VCM, PVC and PVC pipe and PVC windows, fence and decking components