Westlake Pipe & Fittings to build PVCO pipe plant in Texas
Westlake Pipe & Fittings will establish a new molecular-oriented polyvinyl chloride (PVCO) pipe plant at its existing manufacturing campus in Wichita Falls, Texas. The company, a division of Westlake Corporation that specializes in PVCO pipe and fittings, will open the new 190,000-square-foot facility by the end of the year.
What people are saying
In a recent quote Andre Battistin, vice president, Westlake Pipe & Fittings, said, “This strategic expansion reflects our commitment to pioneering advancements in processing technology, delivering sustainable products, and providing customer-centric solutions. “The introduction of PVCO pipe manufacturing in the region reaffirms our dedication to offering customers an unparalleled selection of PVC pipe and fittings.”
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Alexis Gajewski is a manufacturing writer and editor with nearly 20 years of experience covering the people, practices, and technologies that keep industrial facilities running. For more than a decade, she served as Senior Content Strategist for Plant Services, creating content for plant managers, engineers, and maintenance professionals on a variety of industrial topics.
During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
She also led newsroom operations and development at a large media company where she set editorial standards, developed training curriculum, and helped support AI adoption for more than 150 editors across 80+ brands spanning manufacturing, industrial processing, automation, and more.
Additionally, Alexis works as a freelance writer and editor, and her areas of interest include continuous improvement, the skilled workforce, and the role of emerging technology on the plant floor.
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