HOUSTON, Feb. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The board of directors of Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) declared on Friday a dividend of 6.35 cents per share, payable on March 25, 2011 , to stockholders of record on March 11, 2011 . This is the 26th successive quarterly dividend that
Houston, Texas – February 15, 2011 – Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK) announced today two executive appointments. Mr. Mike Mattina has been promoted to the position of Vice President & General Manager – North American Pipe Corporation, with overall P & L responsibility for the
HOUSTON, Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) will release its 2010 fourth quarter earnings prior to the market opening on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 . The company will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time ( 10:00 a.m.
HOUSTON, Jan. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) announced today that it has named Andrew Johannesen , 43, as Vice President-Treasurer. Mr. Johannesen will be responsible for managing corporate finance, credit, investor relations and risk management.
HOUSTON, Dec. 2, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) announced today that it has raised $154 million of tax-exempt revenue bonds due November 1, 2035 with an interest rate of 6.50% per year (the "Bonds"). The Bonds were issued through the Louisiana Local
HOUSTON, Nov. 19, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The board of directors of Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) declared on Thursday a dividend of 6.35 cents per share, payable on December 16, 2010, to stockholders of record on December 2, 2010.
Third quarter 2010 highlights - Earnings per share up over 100% versus Q3 2009. - Olefins segment income from operations sets new record. HOUSTON, Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) today reported net income for the three months ended September 30,
HOUSTON, Oct 14, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) will release its 2010 third quarter earnings prior to the market opening on Wednesday, November 3, 2010. The company will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m.
Pipeline from Mont Belvieu, TX to Lake Charles, LA HOUSTON, Oct 04, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) announced today that, pursuant to a long term contract right held by Westlake, it has purchased a 50% equity interest in Cypress Interstate Pipeline, LLC
New unit located in Geismar, Louisiana HOUSTON, Aug 31, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) announced today it is proceeding with the previously announced construction of a new chlor-alkali plant to be located at its vinyls manufacturing complex in Geismar,