Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK)
Houston, TX 77056 (Map) Phone: 713-960-9111
Fax: 713-963-1590
http://www.westlake.com
Overview
Money matters, and vertically integrated Westlake Chemical turns matter into money. The company produces petrochemicals and plastics such as PVC. Its petrochemicals include ethylene, ethyl benzene, and styrene, which are building blocks in plastics. Its plastics offerings include PVC and polyethylene, both of which are common in packaging products and grocery bags. Westlake also produces the chlorine used in PVC, as well as caustic soda. Other Westlake operations produce PVC products such as pipe (North American Pipe), fencing (Westech Fence), and windows. The Chao Group -- which has various investments, including Titan Group, a Malaysian plastics maker -- owns 70% of Westlake.
Sample OverviewKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: WLK) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £2,549.9 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 15.7% |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | (£20.4) |
| 2008 Employees | 1,961 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | (30.4%) |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK)
| Chairman | James Y. Chao (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| President, CEO, and Director | Albert Chao Connect to this executive |
| SVP, CFO, and Treasurer | Steven (Steve) Bender Connect to this executive |
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