Safety in mind : Fire drill

Westlake Akishima recently organized an annual fire drill to ensure the safety of our employees at our Higashimatsuyama plant. The drill scenario was based on a fire in the drum-filling machine at Reactor 2. Our employees were trained to react quickly and exit safely following their assignment which included contacting the fire department, closing emergency…

New Year Holidays schedule

We would like to inform you of our New Year’s holiday schedule : December 29 (Fri.) – January 5 (Fri.) For delivery in Japan: Please note that orders received after 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 21 will be shipped on or after Tuesday, January 9, 2024. To avoid late delivery, we recommend placing your orders…

Westlake Corporation Receives Silver Level +Vantage Vinyl Verification

This year, the company achieved the Silver level of verification, meeting 88% of the criteria of the +Vantage Vinyl initiative. Westlake Corporation received +Vantage Vinyl Verification for the fifth year in a row. The +Vantage Vinyl Silver verification demonstrates Westlake’s continued commitment to sustainability. What is +Vantage Vinyl Verification? “The Vinyl Sustainability Council created +Vantage Vinyl™…

Reducing Food Waste with the Help of Polyethylene

Each year, the United Nations (UN) recognizes World Food Safety Day on June 7. The goal of World Food Safety Day is to “draw attention and inspire action to help prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks.” Westlake provides the building blocks for many products that go into food packaging. In particular, Westlake polyethylene is used…