Westlake Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call

Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) will release its first quarter 2025 earnings prior to the market opening on Friday, May 2, 2025. The company will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Central Time) on the same day to discuss the earnings release. To access the conference by phone, it is necessary to pre-register at https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIafd8f37a0176451597d9e389828418cf . Once registered, you will receive a phone number and unique PIN number. When you dial in, you will input the PIN number to be placed into the call. The conference call and replay will be available via webcast at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/8zwehx8s/ and the earnings release can be obtained via the company’s Web page at https://investors.westlake.com/news/default.aspx . About Westlake: Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and

Westlake Chemical Partners Announce First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call

Westlake Chemical Partners (NYSE: WLKP) will release its first quarter 2025 earnings prior to the market opening on Friday, May 2, 2025. The company will host a conference call at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (12:00 p.m. Central Time) on the same day to discuss the earnings release. To access the conference by phone, it is necessary to pre-register at https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIad7a525913764db1947af294b63227bb . Once registered, you will receive a phone number and unique PIN number. When you dial in, you will input the PIN number to be placed into the call. The conference call and replay will be available via webcast at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/4889g59e and the earnings release can be obtained via the company's Web page at https://investors.wlkpartners.com/corporate-profile/default.aspx . About Westlake Chemical Partners: Westlake Chemical Partners is a limited partnership formed by Westlake Corporation to operate, acquire and develop ethylene production

Mr. Szwejbka has been our Senior Vice President, Housing & Infrastructure Products Segment Head since April 2025. From July 2024 to April 2025, Mr. Szwejbka served as our Senior Vice President, Westlake Royal Building Products; from March 2022 to July 2024, he was our Vice President, Building Products; and, from March 2017 to March 2022, he was our Vice President, Exteriors. Prior to joining Westlake, Mr. Szwejbka was Chief Operating Officer of the Pet Loss Center/Graycourt Captial, from September 2016 to February 2017. From May 2013 to January 2016, he served as President, Pipe and Precast US for Forterra plc (formerly Hanson Building Products). From August 2005 to May 2013, he held a variety of senior positions at Leigh Hanson Inc. (now Heidelberg Material) and its predecessor company, Hanson Brick, including most recently as Senior Vice President, Commercial Pipe and Precast US. He began his career with Teepak International, Inc. in 1991. Mr. Szwejbka holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wiscosin-Madison and an M.B.A. from the University of Illinois.

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Westlake Included in Forbes’ America’s Best Employers 2025 List

Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) announced today that it has been named on the Forbes list of “America’s Best Employers 2025.” Forbes selected the “America’s Best Employers 2025” through an independent survey of over 217,000 U.S. employees working for companies employing at least 1,000 people within the United States. "We are honored to receive this recognition and are deeply proud of the incredible team we have built at Westlake," said Jean-Marc Gilson, president and chief executive officer. "Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, and this award reflects our ongoing dedication to creating a workplace where everyone makes a difference and feels valued, supported, and empowered. We believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives, and this recognition is a testament to that philosophy." About Westlake: Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston,

In January, Westlake Corporation President & CEO Jean-Marc Gilson sat down with the Houston Business Journal to reflect on his first six months at Westlake, since stepping into his role in July 2024. Prior to Gilson joining the company, Albert Chao, executive chairman of the board, served as Westlake’s CEO for 20 years.  

Throughout the conversation, Gilson shared what drew him to the role, touched on his past experience working at a large family-owned business and discussed positioning the company for long-term success.  

Image: Naomi Klinge, Houston Business Journal 

In 2024, Westlake ranked 22 on the Houston Business Journal’s list of largest Houston-area public companies.  

Read the full interview here: https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2025/02/07/jean-marc-gilson-new-ceo-westlake.html  

Westlake Epoxy Unveils EpoVIVE™ Portfolio at ECS 2025: A New Era of Sustainable Solutions

Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) announced today that Westlake Epoxy plans to launch several new products at the European Coatings Show (ECS) 2025, March 25 to 27, 2025, in Germany. Westlake Epoxy will be showcasing at booth # 5-349 its latest innovations designed to enhance robustness, safety, and performance. At Westlake, we challenge ourselves to do more, to go further in our quest for improved sustainability. As such we strive to develop new technologies that help support customer sustainability initiatives. We are proud to present at ECS our newly introduced EpoVIVE™ portfolio of products that provide sustainability advantages as compared to traditional Westlake formulas in one or more of the following categories: Lower Carbon Footprint : Utilize ISCC PLUS mass-balanced bio circular or circular raw materials to reduce carbon emissions. Energy Efficiency: Combine renewable energy with energy-efficient practices to reduce the carbon footprint. Safer Materials : Use of safer

The Society of Chemical Industry America (SCI America), on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, awarded the 2025 SCI America Chemical Industry Medal to Albert and James Chao during a celebratory event at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.  Founded in 1894, SCI America provides a unique networking forum for chemical industry leaders, industrial scientists, and technologists to exchange new business ideas and best practices. The organization works to inspire students to enter technical careers by offering its members an opportunity to participate in an annual scholars’ program. The following is taken from the news release issued by SCI America on March 6, 2025.

The SCI America Chemical Industry Medal honors individuals whose leadership, commitment and contributions have been responsible for initiating substantial progress and driving high performance in the chemical industry. In addition to being a guiding force in the leadership of their organization, recipients are recognized for their service to the industry as a whole.

James and Albert Chao, along with their father, T.T. Chao, started Westlake Corporation in 1986 by 
acquiring, refurbishing and rehiring employees at a shuttered polyethylene plant in Sulphur, Louisiana. They expanded that operation by building an 
ethane cracker to supply ethylene for polyethylene production. Soon thereafter, they acquired a large ethylene-to-chlor-alkali-to polyvinyl chloride integrated facility in Western Kentucky to expand their operations. Today, Westlake has one of the world’s most highly integrated chemicals-to-downstream products operations in our industry.

"The contributions of the Chao brothers to our industry over the last 40 years is remarkable and highly deserving of the Chemical Industry Medal," said Roger Kearns, chair of SCI America.

“We are humbled by this presentation of The Chemical Industry Medal,” commented Albert and James Chao. “We owe this recognition to the hard work and dedication of everyone who has worked with us over the years, including our board of directors, customers, employees, family and suppliers to whom we extend our gratitude and appreciation.”

From left: Roger Kearns, chair of SCI America; James Chao, senior chairman of the board, Westlake Corporation; Albert Chao, executive chairman of the 

board, Westlake Corporation; Jean-Marc Gilson, president and chief executive officer, Westlake Corporation.

 

 

  • Westlake Co-Founders Albert and James Chao Awarded Chemical Industry Medals

Westlake Chemical Partners LP Filed Annual Report

Westlake Chemical Partners LP (NYSE: WLKP) (the "Partnership") announced that it filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 5, 2025. A copy of this 10-K may be found on the Partnership's website, www.wlkpartners.com , by selecting the "Investor Relations" tab, then "SEC Filings." Unitholders of the Partnership may receive a hard copy of its Annual Report on Form 10-K, including complete audited financial statements, free of charge. Requests should be submitted in writing to Westlake Chemical Partners LP – 2024 Form 10-K, 2801 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 600, Houston, TX 77056. About Westlake Chemical Partners LP Westlake Chemical Partners is a limited partnership formed by Westlake Corporation to operate, acquire and develop ethylene production facilities and other qualified assets. Headquartered in Houston, the Partnership owns a 22.8% interest in Westlake Chemical OpCo LP. Westlake Chemical OpCo

Westlake Epoxy Unveils Cutting-Edge Composite Solutions at JEC World 2025

Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) announced today that Westlake Epoxy plans to launch several new products at the JEC World Show 2025, March 4 to 6, in Paris. We will be showcasing at booth 6-P114 our latest innovations designed to enhance efficiency, safety, and performance. Throughout the years, Westlake Epoxy has cultivated a broad network, bringing together equipment manufacturers, formulators, automators, and end users to create unique practical solutions for the growing composites industry. These partnerships have significantly contributed to the development of our product offerings, including EpoVIVE™, a more sustainable epoxy product portfolio that will be launched at JEC World. Epoxy products are used in the manufacturing of critical components such as rotor blades for wind turbine generators, helicopter center longerons, and H2 tanks, marking a significant advancement in our sustainable composite solutions portfolio. Discover them at our booth and experience innovation in

Westlake Epoxy Announces the Launch of the EpoVIVE™: A New Era of Sustainable Solutions

Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) announced today that Westlake Epoxy plans to launch at JEC World, March 4 to 6, 2025, in Paris, EpoVIVE™ , an epoxy product portfolio offering a range of sustainable characteristics across multiple products, which will support customer sustainability initiatives. The EpoVIVE™ portfolio of Epoxy phenolic, resins and curing agents, represents a significant step forward in the commitment to drive sustainable innovation and foster value-chain collaboration. EpoVIVE™ products are developed with an environmentally conscious mindset. The newly introduced EpoVIVE portfolio is distinguished by sustainable benefits, as confirmed by Westlake Epoxy’s evaluation according to industry-leading principles for measuring and assessing sustainable characteristics of each product. Products in the EpoVIVE portfolio provide sustainability advantages as compared to traditional Westlake formulas in one or more of the following categories: Lower Carbon Footprint: Utilize ISCC

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