Westlake to close Cologne PVC plant, take USD 205 million pre-tax charges

By Public Technologies
  • Westlake will close its PVC plant in Cologne, Germany, to cut costs and lift profitability amid weak European demand.
  • Closure targets a 165,000-metric-ton annual capacity site; operations expected to stop in Q1 2027.
  • Pre-tax charges expected at USD 205 million, including USD 100 million cash; USD 110 million to be recorded in 2026.
  • Supply to customers to shift to other German PVC sites, including the recently acquired Wilhelmshaven facility.
  • Management expects weaker Q3 2026 results versus Q2, citing softer pricing, higher freight costs, and lower housing-related volumes.


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