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This year, a particularly large number of plastics converters took part in the annual polymer producers’ assessment sponsored by the Polymers for Europe Alliance. All polymers users in Europe had until mid-May to vote and rate their polymer suppliers' performance during the past 12 months. Following this year's key criteria delivery reliability, circularity, quality, communication, innovation and commitment to the European Market, Westlake Vinnolit won the PVC category with 92% of the vote. "We are delighted with this great success and would like to thank our customers for their continued trust and inspiration," said Dr. Karl-Martin Schellerer, Senior Vice President, Westlake Performance and Essential Materials - Europe and Asia, and Managing Director of Westlake Vinnolit. "At the same time, this is the greatest incentive for us to continue to improve."
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‘Supplier of the year for PVC’ and ‘Overall Award – Decarbonisation’ for Westlake Vinnolit: Ron Marsh, Chairman of the Polymers for Europe Alliance (left), congratulated Dr. Karl-Martin Schellerer, Senior Vice President, Westlake Performance and Essential Materials - Europe and Asia. (Photo: Polymers for Europe Alliance)
Furthermore, Westlake Vinnolit also won the ‘Overall Award – Decarbonization.’ “The PVC Award is a major accolade, surpassed only by being awarded the number one plastics supplier in terms of decarbonization,” said Schellerer, who received the awards and certificates from Ron Marsh, Chairman of the Alliance, and EuPC President Benoît Hennaut, at the ceremony that took place at the European Plastics Converters’ conference ‘A Circular Future with Plastics’ in Brussels. “The de-fossilization of plastics is an important building block in the effort to combat climate change and one of the biggest challenges for the industry. With our CO2-saving GreenVin® product line, we actively support our customers in helping them to reduce Scope 3.1 emissions and advance their sustainability goals.”
Vinnolit GreenVin® PVC is produced entirely with electricity from renewable energy sources, backed with European high-quality certificates for renewable energies (Guarantees of Origin / HKNs) and saves around 25% CO2 equivalents in comparison to conventionally produced ®Vinnolit PVC. The respective carbon footprint was calculated by Sustainable AG in accordance with the ISO 14067 standard and certified by TÜV Rheinland. GreenVin® bio-attributed PVC, in addition, uses renewable ethylene based on 2nd generation biomass, which increases the CO2 savings to around 90%, taking into account the biogenic CO2 fixation. Vinnolit GreenVin® bio-attributed PVC is mass-balanced and certified according to ISCC PLUS and REDcert2. The favorable product and processing properties desired by customers remain unchanged.
The Polymers for Europe Alliance was initiated by the European Plastics Converters association (EuPC) to provide factual public information on the status of the polymer supply situation in Europe and to engage in a constructive dialogue with the supply base. The initiatives of the Alliance also include the Polymer Producers Awards for Europe. In this Europe-wide customers’ satisfaction survey all users of polymers in Europe can rate their suppliers of the year.
ABOUT WESTLAKE VINNOLIT
As a leading manufacturer for PVC and an important partner for caustic soda, Westlake Vinnolit offers individual solutions for customers from a wide range of industries, such as the construction sector, the automotive industry, medical technology or pulp and paper production. As a manufacturer of high-quality PVC specialties, Westlake Vinnolit is a global market leader. At its headquarters in Ismaning near Munich and its four production sites in Burghausen, Gendorf, Knapsack and Cologne, 1,400 employees generate annual sales of more than €1 billion.
Westlake Vinnolit participates in the chemical industry's Responsible Care program for the continuous improvement of safety, health and environmental protection and supports VinylPlus®, the European PVC industry's voluntary commitment to sustainable development, as an "Official Partner" financially, ideally and through active participation. For more information visit www.westlakevinnolit.com
ABOUT WESTLAKE CORPORATION (WLK)
Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the Company's web site at www.westlake.com.
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