Westlake North
About Westlake North
Situated along VCM Plant Road in Westlake, Louisiana — just outside Lake Charles — Westlake North represents one of the operational facilities tied to Westlake Corporation, a global manufacturer of chemical and industrial materials. The facility's name references the vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) production activity central to this part of the corporation's integrated chemical operations, which span ethylene, PVC resin, chlorine, caustic soda, and a broad portfolio of downstream materials used across packaging, healthcare, automotive, and construction industries.
Westlake Corporation, the parent organization behind Westlake North, employs approximately 14,600 people globally and reported net sales of $11.170 billion in 2025, reflecting the scale of industrial activity connected to this Southwest Louisiana corridor. The Westlake, Louisiana area has long served as a cornerstone of the company's domestic manufacturing presence, with chemical production here feeding into supply chains for PVC pipe and fittings, polyethylene films, epoxy resins, and recycled plastic materials used across North America and beyond.
For businesses, contractors, and industrial partners operating in the Lake Charles region, this facility represents a significant node in one of the country's more concentrated petrochemical manufacturing zones. The chemical and petrochemical activity anchored along this stretch of Calcasieu Parish continues to support both regional employment and the broader industrial infrastructure that defines the area's economic character.