Westlake Vinnolit news

The Burghausen plant now uses microsuspension for flexible PVC production. Investments include new reactors, a dryer, expanded control room, silos, and a recycling system for cooling water.

The Gendorf site will see increased chlorine and VCM capacity using energy-efficient technology, enhancing the value chain and reducing VCM transport, benefiting customers with more caustic soda.

The acquisition includes six production sites in Germany and the UK, adding significant PVC, VCM, and caustic soda capacity. Vinnolit will operate under its name, retaining its headquarters and 1,400 employees.

The Burghausen plant's PVC production capacity increased to 100,000 tons annually, enhancing market position. Key markets include Eastern Europe, Turkey, China, India, and Brazil.

The conversion to membrane technology boosts chlorine capacity to 430,000 tonnes/year, enhances PVC raw material supply, and improves caustic soda delivery, increasing energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions.

The conversion boosts chlorine capacity to 430,000 metric tonnes annually, enhances PVC raw material supply, and improves caustic soda delivery, while increasing energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions.

The Knapsack plant will increase chlorine, EDC, and VCM capacities, enhancing Paste-PVC production. Investment also targets optimizing S-PVC production with advanced cooling technology. Total investment: €30M.

The Burghausen plant's annual capacity will rise from 50kt to 71kt, involving a new spray dryer and polymerisation upgrades. Investments in Burghausen and Knapsack total €30 million.