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Westlake To Close Its PVC Plant In Cologne, Germany, To Improve Profitability; Expects Sequentially Lower Financial Performance In Q3

Sep 29, 2026 · 06:05 AM ET· updated 1h ago

Chemical production in Europe continues to face difficult conditions, including weak demand, elevated energy costs and increased import pressure from Asia. Due to its smaller scale and higher logistical burden, the

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Westlake is closing a chemical factory in Germany to save money. This shows that European factories are struggling with high costs and tough competition.

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