Total SA, one of the world's largest oil and gas companies, was established in 1924. Originating in Paris, France as the Compagnie Française des Pétroles (CFP), the company was initiated by the French government to engage in oil exploration and production, focusing on the Middle East. In 1991, CFP rebranded to Total SA and became a publicly-traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. Total SA created a vinyls business in 1953, which was the predecessor to the present-day European and Asian operations within Westlake Global Compounds. 

Westlake Corporation was founded by T.T. Chao, a pioneer in the global petrochemical industry, and his sons Albert and James Chao, with the acquisition of a polyethylene plant in Sulphur, near Lake Charles, Louisiana. The company re-started a low-density polyethylene (LDPE) plant in 1986 and completed subsequent LDPE capacity expansions in Lake Charles, Louisiana. To learn more about Westlake Corporation’s history, click here: https://westlake.com/timeline 

The Total group reorganized its chemicals branch, leading to the creation of Arkema. The activities that would eventually become part of Kem One's Vinyl Products segment were developed within Arkema.

On July 2, 2012, Arkema sold its vinyls business to the Klesh group. This led to the creation of Kem One, headquartered in Lyon, France with several production sites across France and Spain. Kem One, deeply integrated into the vinyls industry, emerged as Europe's second-largest PVC producer.

In 2013,  Georgia Gulf Corporation merged with PPG Industries' commodity chemicals business to form Axiall Corporation. This transformative event combined the strengths and resources of two prominent industry players, creating a new entity poised for significant growth and success. 

Westlake Corporation acquired Axiall Corporation, with the transaction bringing together two leading players in the chlor-alkali and vinyl markets  and helping Westlake to emerge as a leader in chlorovinyls.

Kem One Innovative Vinyls underwent a change in majority ownership, with OpenGate Capital acquiring a 70% stake. Subsequently, the company rebranded to IVY Group.

Westlake Corporation completed the acquisition of Ivy Group Holding SAS, including NAKAN, on January 2, 2019. This acquisition expanded Westlake’s compounding business globally and added additional-specialty products and technology to its existing portfolio.

In 2019, Westlake Corporation unveiled "Westlake Global Compounds," a brand name representing consolidation of its vinyl compounds operations worldwide, showcasing its global market leadership.

In 2021, Westlake Corporation acquires Dimex LLC, expanding its building products business with a leading recycled plastic materials processor.

Westlake Global Compounds broke ground on a new compounding plant in Bien Hoa, Vietnam, set to enhance its manufacturing capabilities to meet the increasing demands of customers in Vietnam and across the Asia-Pacific Region. 

Westlake Global Compounds successfully installed its Calligram™ line, marking a significant milestone in the luxury goods and premium automotive and marine industries while affirming the company's position as a leader in specialty compounds and advanced material solutions. With the Calligram™ line, Westlake Global Compounds reaffirms its stature as an industry vanguard, steering the future of specialty compounds and sophisticated material solutions. 

Westlake Global Compounds reached a new milestone breaking ground on its compounds plant in Taicang, China. This facility, strategically located in the Jiangsu province, is set to enhance the company's production capabilities and reinforce its commitment to the Asian market.

Westlake Global Compounds expanded its specialty PVC portfolio and geographic reach with the acquisition of the Automotive Compounding Industry (ACI) compounding solutions business. The acquisition expands Westlake Global Compounds’ manufacturing footprint into Portugal, Romania, and Tunisia, and adds to its existing operations in Mexico.