Westlake Corporation reports news around its global materials and building-products operations, organized around Performance and Essential Materials and Housing and Infrastructure Products. Updates commonly cover earnings, segment pricing and volume trends, olefins, vinyl chemicals, polyethylene, epoxies, building products, pipe and fittings, facility actions, product certifications, distribution launches, litigation matters and leadership changes.
The company also appears in updates involving Westlake Royal Building Products, Westlake Epoxy and its relationship with Westlake Chemical Partners LP, a limited partnership formed by Westlake to operate, acquire and develop ethylene production facilities and other qualified assets.
The Board of Directors of Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLC has declared a distribution of $0.4714 per unit, payable on November 29, 2021, to unit holders of record as of November 12, 2021. This marks the 29th consecutive quarterly distribution since the Partnership's IPO. Non-U.S. investors should note that distributions are subject to federal income tax withholding. Westlake Chemical Partners, headquartered in Houston, holds a 22.8% interest in Westlake Chemical OpCo LP, which operates multiple ethylene production facilities.
Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) will release its third quarter earnings for 2021 on November 2, 2021, before market opening. A conference call is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss these earnings. Investors can join via phone or access the webcast through the company’s website. A replay of the call will be available for seven days. Westlake is known for manufacturing and supplying materials that contribute to various industries, including packaging, healthcare, automotive, and construction.
Westlake Chemical Partners (NYSE: WLKP) is set to release its third quarter earnings for 2021 on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, before the market opens. A conference call will follow at 12:00 p.m. ET to discuss the earnings. Interested participants can join the call by dialing (855) 765-5686, or via webcast. Westlake Chemical Partners, headquartered in Houston, holds a 22.8% interest in Westlake Chemical OpCo LP, which operates multiple ethylene production facilities.
Westlake Innovations, a subsidiary of Westlake Chemical (NYSE: WLK), has partnered with Nexii Building Solutions to promote sustainable construction practices. As the preferred supplier, Westlake will provide building materials like siding and roofing for Nexii's eco-friendly projects. This alliance aligns with Westlake's commitment to environmental sustainability, further bolstered by its recent acquisitions of Dimex and Boral's North American building products divisions. Nexii's innovative Nexiite material enables faster construction and minimizes onsite waste, making it a significant player in green building technology.
Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) announced the completion of its acquisition of Boral Limited’s North American building products businesses for $2.15 billion. This all-cash transaction includes leading brands in premium roofing, siding, trim, shutters, decorative stone, and windows. The acquisition is expected to significantly broaden Westlake’s footprint in the growing North American housing and light commercial markets, projected to grow by approximately 15% over the next three years. The move aims to enhance sustainable product offerings and is anticipated to be accretive to earnings in the first full year of combined operations.
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Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) has donated $250,000 to the Capital Area United Way’s Hurricane Ida Relief Fund in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This fund aims to support victims from the storm in ten surrounding parishes. CEO Albert Chao expressed solidarity with the affected community, noting approximately 1,000 employees in the region. In addition to the financial aid, the company is providing assistance to employees and their families impacted by the hurricane.
Grey Mountain Partners has sold Dimex LLC to Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK). Since partnering with Dimex in December 2013, Grey Mountain aimed to enhance its manufacturing capabilities and product range, including landscape edging and marine dock edging. Dimex is recognized as a sustainable manufacturer serving diverse markets for over 30 years. With a dedicated management team and over 300 employees, Dimex has emphasized high-quality production and customer service. William Blair & Company acted as the exclusive financial advisor for this transaction.
Royal Building Products, a Westlake company, is now the title sponsor of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodeling Index (RMI), which will be known as the NAHB/Royal Building Products Remodeling Index. The RMI, produced quarterly, surveys NAHB remodeler members to provide insights on remodeling market conditions. The first results were released in July 2021. Steve Booz, vice president of marketing, expressed pride in sponsoring a tool vital for business growth in the home remodeling sector.
Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) has acquired Dimex LLC from Grey Mountain Partners, enhancing its recycled plastic materials processing capabilities.
The acquisition aligns with Westlake's growth strategy and commitment to ESG goals, capitalizing on the increasing consumer preference for recycled materials, as evidenced by a survey indicating that 59% of U.S. consumers value products made with recycled content. Dimex, with over 30 years in the industry, reinforces Westlake's portfolio of sustainable products and innovations.