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News Germany » Cologne » Finance: Westlake to Close Cologne PVC Plant and Record $205 Million in Charges

News channel or source: https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/westlake-close-cologne-pvc-plant-114751375.html

Published on: Monday 28 September 2026

Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) said it will close its polyvinyl chloride manufacturing facility in Cologne, Germany, citing weak demand, higher energy costs and increased import pressure from Asia ...

News Germany » Cologne » Finance: Westlake to Close Cologne PVC Plant Amid Weak European Market

News channel or source: https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/westlake-close-cologne-pvc-plant-125000616.html

Published on: Wednesday 30 September 2026

WLK closes its Cologne PVC plant to optimize costs as weak European demand, high energy costs and Asian import pressure weigh on profitability.

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News Germany » Cologne » Finance: Westlake to Close Cologne PVC Plant and Record $205 Million in Charges

News Germany » Cologne » Finance: Westlake to Close Cologne PVC Plant Amid Weak European Market