Westlake acquires Wilhelmshaven PVC and VCM plant
- Westlake Vinnolit completed the acquisition of the Wilhelmshaven PVC and VCM production site.
- The plant has capacity to produce 380,000 metric tons of PVC per year.
- The site was previously in insolvency administration and is located in Lower Saxony on Germany's North Sea coast.
- The facility features a deep‑water dock and logistics infrastructure and is intended to complement Westlake's chlorovinyl production in Europe and North America.
Transaction
Westlake Corporation's German subsidiary, Westlake Vinnolit GmbH & Co. KG, has completed the acquisition of a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) production site in Wilhelmshaven, Germany.
Capacity and site
The Wilhelmshaven plant has capacity to produce 380,000 metric tons of PVC per year and is located in Lower Saxony on Germany's North Sea coast.
The site benefits from advantageous logistical infrastructure, including a deep‑water dock that enables efficient raw‑materials supply.
Strategic rationale
Westlake said the acquisition expands its global chlorovinyls manufacturing footprint, strengthens its Performance & Essential Materials business, and complements its existing chlorovinyl production facilities in Europe and North America.
Workforce
Westlake said it looks forward to welcoming the site's employees to its Westlake family.
Source: Westlake Vinnolit