What is the strategic significance of Westlake's acquisition of the Wilhelmshaven plant?

The acquisition enhances Westlake's global chlorovinyls manufacturing network within its Performance & Essential Materials segment, secures a plant with an annual production capacity of 380,000 metric tons of PVC, integrates the Wilhelmshaven workforce, and leverages the plant's strategic logistical advantages—including deep-water dock access for raw-material supply.

Which subsidiary of Westlake Corporation executed the acquisition of the Wilhelmshaven facility?

Westlake Vinnolit GmbH & Co. KG, a subsidiary of Westlake Corporation, executed the acquisition of the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) production facility in Wilhelmshaven, Germany.

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