What did Westlake acquire in Germany, and from whom?

Westlake Corp., through its German subsidiary Westlake Vinnolit GmbH & Co., acquired a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) production site in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, from the chlor-vinyls producer Vynova Group headquartered in Tessenderlo, Belgium.

What is the annual production capacity of the acquired plant, and what strategic advantages does its location offer?

The acquired plant has an annual production capacity of 380,000 metric tons of PVC and is located in Wilhelmshaven, Lower Saxony, on Germany’s North Sea coast, benefiting from advantageous logistical infrastructure—including a deep-water dock that enables efficient raw-materials supply.

Westlake acquires PVC, VCM plant in Germany

Jun 16, 2026

Westlake Corp has completed the acquisition of a PVC and VCM production site in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, from Vynova Group. The facility has an annual capacity of 380,000 metric tons and will expand Westlake's global chlorovinyls manufacturing footprint.

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