Westlake Vinnolit news

21 February 2020
Paste PVC Plant Expansion in Burghausen
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.
16 October 2017
Vinnolit Expands PVC Production in Gendorf
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.
31 July 2014
Westlake Chemical Acquires Vinnolit Holdings GmbH
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.
19 October 2012
Vinnolit Expands Burghausen PVC Plant
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.
29 July 2009
Vinnolit Completes Membrane Electrolysis Conversion
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.
29 July 2009
New Membrane Electrolysis Plants Operational in Gendorf and Knapsack
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.

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