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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.
Westlake (NYSE: WLK) has announced that Westlake Epoxy will showcase new products at JEC World 2025 in Paris, March 4-6. The company will introduce EpoVIVE™, a sustainable epoxy product portfolio, alongside several innovative solutions.
Key innovations include:
- Recyclable Rotor Blade Technology for wind turbines with matrix-fiber separation capability
- Fast and cost-efficient blade maintenance products
- Bio-based EpoVIVE™ products for reduced carbon footprint in aeronautical applications
- Phenolic Fiber-Reinforced Battery Cover for automotive use
- Hydrogen storage solutions optimized for vessel longevity
- Next Generation Gravel Bike Technology
The company will present a technical session on 'Innovative Solutions for sustainable Composites' on March 5th at the event.
Westlake Royal Building Products (NYSE:WLK) has announced its portfolio of fire-rated roofing and stone solutions designed for homes in wildfire-prone areas. The company offers Class A fire-rated roofing assemblies through brands including Newpoint Concrete Roof Tile, US Tile Clay Roofing Products, Unified Steel Stone Coated Roofing, and DaVinci Roofscapes.
The solutions feature advanced protection against wind-blown embers, radiant heat, and flames, meeting strict fire-resistance standards. Notable products include Newpoint's concrete tile with Cool Roof options and Lifetime Warranty, US Tile's clay products with 50-year warranty, and Unified Steel's Above Sheathing Ventilation technology. The company's stone products, including Cultured Stone and Eldorado Stone, offer Class A Fire Rating with zero flame spread and smoke development.
Westlake Royal Building Products (NYSE: WLK) has expanded its Celect® Cellular Composite Siding line with a new V-Groove profile and two accessories. The V-Groove profile, featuring a 12-foot length, is designed for both horizontal and vertical applications, particularly suited for homes with high ceilings.
The product mimics natural wood's appearance while offering enhanced durability features including:
- Patented interlocking system for seamless installation
- Gravity lock design providing wind resistance over 210 mph
- 25-year color protection warranty
- Fade-resistant Kynar Aquatec® coating
- Cellular PVC material resistant to dirt, seasonal staining and insects
Westlake Royal Building Products (NYSE: WLK) has unveiled a next-generation Board & Batten profile for its Royal® and Exterior Portfolio® vinyl siding lines. The enhanced design features a taller 5/8" batten, curved face, and batten accentuator beads, delivering improved structural stability and dimensional aesthetics.
The company has also introduced two new dark colors: Eclipse for Royal and Almost Midnight for Exterior Portfolio, addressing growing market demand. Both siding lines incorporate Chromatix™ technology for color protection and can withstand hurricane-force winds up to 170 mph. The products come with a Double Lifetime Warranty and feature low maintenance requirements while maintaining the appearance of natural wood.
Westlake Royal Building Products (NYSE:WLK) has unveiled Handformed Brick™, Dutch Quality Stone's first-ever brick profile, at the 2025 International Builders' Show in Las Vegas. The new product features an elevated tumbled brick design with textured variations and robust dimensions, available in three colorways.
The launch includes a new Snowpack™ colorway, featuring a bright white hue, alongside existing Quail Grey™ (sandstone and pewter tones) and Coal Crest™ (charcoal and ash blend) options. Each piece is meticulously molded from authentic bricks to ensure unique textured depth and artisanal charm.
This product launch represents a strategic expansion for Dutch Quality Stone, a leader in the manufactured stone veneer industry, as they enter the brick market segment.
Westlake Royal Building Products (NYSE:WLK) has unveiled three new colorways for its StoneCraft Industries stone veneer products at the International Builders' Show in Las Vegas. The new colors - Silver Summit, Mineral Ridge, and Steel Valley - expand the neutral color options for the company's Ledgestone, Fieldstone, and Laurel Cavern Ledge profiles.
The new colorways include:
- Silver Summit: A modern mix of pewter and cloud gray with ivory accents
- Mineral Ridge: A warm blend of ashen grays and earthen browns with sand tones
- Steel Valley: A dark neutral combining steel and carbon with rust accents
These additions aim to enhance the versatility of StoneCraft's classic profiles while maintaining their characteristic rugged beauty, offering homeowners, designers, and building professionals more options in timeless neutrals.
Westlake Royal Building Products (NYSE:WLK) has unveiled two new colorways for its Eldorado Stone brand at the 2025 International Builders' Show in Las Vegas. The new additions include:
- Ranchers Ridge: A blend of cream, sand, rust and gray tones available in RoughCut and Fieldledge profiles, inspired by the American West landscapes
- Nordic Peak: A combination of chalky whites and subtle light grays for the Cliffstone profile, influenced by Scandinavian aesthetics
These new colorways expand design options for architects, designers, and builders, offering versatile solutions for modern construction projects. The products will be showcased at booth C3819 during the show from February 25-27.
Westlake Royal Building Products, a Westlake company (NYSE: WLK), has expanded its Versetta Stone® siding line with three new colors that reflect the latest trends in home design. The new colors include Granite Peak (a dark gray stone with rich tones), Lunar Drift (a white stone with subtle variations), and Glen Canyon (featuring warm, earthy tones).
Versetta Stone siding offers the beauty of authentic stone masonry in a panelized format that can be installed simply with screws, eliminating the additional time typically required for stone installation. The new colors are designed for both interior and exterior applications.
According to Steve Booz, vice president of marketing at Westlake Royal Building Products, "Consumers continue to be drawn to rich hues that reflect both a sense of timelessness and a modern appeal." The new colors are available in two profiles: Tight-Cut (featuring a rugged texture with a well-worn look) and Ledgestone (offering a traditional quarried limestone appearance).
Westlake (NYSE: WLK) has announced that Westlake Epoxy will launch EpoVIVE™, a new sustainable epoxy product portfolio, at JEC World in Paris from March 4-6, 2025. This portfolio of epoxy phenolic, resins, and curing agents offers various sustainable characteristics to support customer sustainability initiatives.
The EpoVIVE™ products provide sustainability advantages compared to traditional formulas in several categories: lower carbon footprint through ISCC PLUS mass-balanced renewable raw materials; energy efficiency combining renewable energy with efficient practices; safer materials free from SVHC and CMR substances; emission reductions with lower VOC waterborne epoxy resin dispersions; and circular solutions supporting product reuse and recycling.
These products are tailored for diverse industries including adhesives, aerospace, automotive, construction, composites, electronics, marine, and protective coatings. The launch aligns with Westlake's broader sustainability goals to reduce carbon emissions and improve environmental footprint.
Westlake Royal Building Products (NYSE: WLK) has expanded its Grove Collection, a line of architectural PVC trim and mouldings, with new products including column wraps, nickel gap profile, and flat trim. The collection, which combines wood-like aesthetics with PVC durability, has been named a finalist for the 2025 Best of IBS™ Awards in the 'Most Innovative Building Material Product' category.
The expansion includes column wraps in 6"x6" and 8"x8" sizes, 6" nickel gap profile, and flat trim in various dimensions. The collection features six colors and comes with a Color Matched Cortex® Hidden Fastening System. The product line is designed to be moisture- and insect-proof, low-maintenance, and easy to install with hidden nailing hems.