(hydrocarbonprocessing) -- Westlake Chemical has opened
an office in Singapore this week, the US-based petrochemicals and polymers firm
said, seeking to increase its global presence.
The official opening ceremony for the office was attended by Westlake
chairman James Chao and other company officials. "We are excited to open this
new office in Singapore to serve as a platform for our greater Asian and global
strategy,” Mr. Chao said.
“Our company has a strong historical presence in the region and this office
will further strengthen our operations and our ability to compete on a global
basis."
The office will be led by Mr. David Chao, director of business development in
Asia for Westlake. It will focus on nurturing existing and historical
relationships and seeking new opportunities for growth and expansion in the
region, the company said.
Westlake’s range of products includes ethylene, polyethylene, styrene,
propylene, caustic, VCM, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin and PVC building
products including PVC pipe, windows and fence. |