Westlake Chemical Looks to More Long-term Ethylene Opportunities after Axiall Acquisition

SUGAR LAND--June 14, 2016--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Even with two significant expansions planned or under way and the pending acquisition of a share in a grassroot ethane cracker, executives with Westlake Chemical (NYSE:WLK) (Houston, Texas) say they're still open to further strengthening the company's U.S. ethylene position in the long term. Within this article: Describes two ethylene expansion projects by Westlake Chemical. Additional companies: Axiall Corporation (NYSE:AXLL)