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Westlake Corporation
Westlake Corporation is an international manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals and building products that enhance the daily lives of people around the planet. The tires we ride on, the plastic wrap that keeps our meats and produce fresh, the pipes that are essential to ensuring clean water, the frames that secure our windows and doors all contribute to the health and well-being of communities everywhere. Westlake plays a vital role in supplying the building blocks for these products and many more.
Purpose
Celebrating 40 years of operations in 2026, 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 North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer goods.
Mission
Westlake is proud of who we are - a responsible manufacturer and global supplier of chemicals, polymers and building products. Our mission is to serve our customers by safely and reliably providing quality and sustainable products and services that enhance people's lives every day. Westlake works to align the interests of our global customers and suppliers with those of our shareholders, employees and the communities in which we operate. Safety and a vigilant stewardship of the environment is at the forefront of everything we do. We strive to be a low-cost manufacturer and to find value across the product chain through vertical and horizontal integration. Westlake adheres to the concept of Economic Value Added and seeks to return value to our shareholders above the invested cost of capital.
Additional Culture Details
While we have a rich history founded on longstanding core values, Westlake is a forward-focused company that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can make a difference.
Values
- Health, Safety & Environment
- The health and safety of our employees and communities, and the vigilant stewardship of the environment and sustainability are of utmost importance and at the forefront of everything we do.
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