Westlake (NYSE:WLK) is a global manufacturer of performance and essential materials, as well as products used in housing and infrastructure. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company serves customers in construction, packaging, healthcare, consumer products, automotive, and other industrial markets.
Westlake’s materials portfolio includes chlor-alkali and derivative chemicals, polyethylene, PVC, vinyl intermediates, epoxy resins, and other specialty products. These materials are used in applications such as water treatment, coatings, adhesives, plastics, medical products, and packaging.
Through its housing and infrastructure businesses, Westlake also produces building products including vinyl siding, trim, roofing products, pipe, fittings, and related components. The company’s products are marketed across North America and internationally, with manufacturing and commercial operations in multiple regions, including the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia.
Westlake was founded in 1986 by T.T. Chao and has grown into a diversified chemical and building-products company. Steve Bender serves as chief executive officer, while Albert Chao, the company’s longtime former chief executive, serves as executive chairman.
