Chemical
Westlake expands European footprint with acquisition of major German PVC plant
The Wilhelmshaven plant is capable of producing 380,000 metric tons of PVC annually
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By ICN Bureau | June 16, 2026
Westlake Corporation has completed the acquisition of a large polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and vinyl chloride monomer production site in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, through its German subsidiary Westlake Vinnolit GmbH & Co. KG.
The facility—previously under insolvency administration—adds significant production capacity to the company’s European operations.
The Wilhelmshaven plant is capable of producing 380,000 metric tons of PVC annually, strengthening Westlake’s position in the global chlorovinyls market and expanding its manufacturing footprint across Europe and North America.
“This acquisition strengthens our Performance & Essential Materials business by expanding our global chlorovinyls manufacturing footprint and complements our existing chlorovinyl production facilities in Europe and North America,” said Jean-Marc Gilson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Westlake.
“The Wilhelmshaven plant, which is located in Lower Saxony on Germany’s North Sea coast, benefits from advantageous logistical infrastructure, including a deep-water dock that enables efficient raw-materials supply. We look forward to welcoming the site’s employees to our Westlake family.”
