During NPE 2024, which takes place in Orlando, Florida from May 6–10, Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK), a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and cutting-edge products, will highlight its solutions that improve your life every day at OCCC West Hall Booth 203 ABC.
“We are thrilled to showcase our products and sustainable solutions at NPE 2024,” stated Amy Moore, vice president of Westlake Polyethylene. “Westlake aims to provide our clients in a number of industries with high-quality, necessary products, such as healthcare, automotive, agriculture and water systems, food packaging, and building materials. We try to use more sustainable methods in the production and delivery of these products.
The goods of three Westlake businesses—Westlake Global Compounds, Westlake Polyethylene, and Westlake North American Vinyls—will be on display with the theme “Enhancing Your Life Every Day.”
Erik Keracik, vice president of Westlake North American Vinyls, stated, “As a global leader that produces and manufactures essential materials, we understand the critical role of plastics in our every day life.” “Due to its versatility, durability, and affordability, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is the third most popular plastic in the world and makes a compelling substitute for conventional materials like glass, metal, wood, and other plastic materials.”
“Westlake is passionate about using cutting-edge technology, high-quality products, and operational excellence to meet the needs of our customers. Renee Havrilla, vice president of Westlake Global Compounds, stated, “We look for solutions that improve lives and lessen our impact on the environment.” “We are thrilled to formally introduce the Pivotal portfolio, which now includes PVC compounds, at NPE.”
At NPE, Westlake will showcase a few of its wide array of sustainable products, which include:
Molecular-Oriented PVC (PVCO) Pipe with High Performance
In contrast to conventional Westlake PVC pipe, molecularly orientated PVCO has improved water flow and a reduced carbon impact. Westlake increased production of PVCO in 2022. The PVC molecules are stretched and rearranged during the production process to strengthen the material and make the pipe lighter and more flexible. There are further advantages for product shipping when there is less material used per unit length. Vehicles can use less fuel and emit fewer greenhouse gases when they pull less weight. North America is home to PVCO.
Essential Product Category
PCR (post-consumer recycled) material is specifically incorporated into Pivotal Polyethylene, which is specifically engineered to protect film performance. Our product line is made to integrate PCR into a range of flexible film applications while maintaining a balance between process stability and film performance.
Post-Industrial Recyclate (PIR) component is specifically incorporated into Pivotal PVC Compounds. It is a non-phthalate, stiff material designed for a range of specialized injection molding uses. It is specifically prepared to process well during injection molding, including multi-cavity tools, and is meant to achieve good flammability resistance and RTI qualities. It is developed to consistently behave like virgin resin with low lot-to-lot variability.
PVC with GreenVin Bioattribution
Under European Guarantees of Origin, renewable energy and renewable ethylene are used in the production of GreenVin bio-attributed PVC. The source of renewable ethylene is bio-naphtha. By employing the mass balancing technique, GreenVin bio-attributed PVC has obtained both ISCC PLUS and REDcert2 certifications. attributed via bio Approximately 90% less carbon is used in the production of GreenVin PVC than in the traditional Westlake PVC. In accordance with European Guarantees of Origin, Westlake also manufactures reduced carbon GreenVin PVC and GreenVin caustic soda, both of which are made using verified 100% renewable energy. Numerous PVC application sectors, including the automobile, window manufacturing, and pharmaceutical packaging industries, currently use GreenVin PVC. Approximately 30% less carbon is used in the production of GreenVin caustic soda than in the traditional Westlake caustic soda. Products made with caustic soda include detergents, cardboard, medicines, and water.
