NYSE:AXLL

Axiall Corporation manufactures and markets chemicals and building products in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments, Chlorovinyls and Building Products. The Chlorovinyls segment produces chlor-alkali and derivative products, including chlorine, caustic soda, vinyl chloride monomer, and vinyl resins; other chlor-alkali and derivative products comprising chlorinated ethylene, calcium hypochlorite, and hydrochloric acid; and compound products, such as vinyl compounds, and compound additives and plasticizers. This segment sells its products for further processing into various end-use applications, including plastic pipe and pipe fittings, siding and window frames, plastics, and coatings for wires and cables, paper, minerals, metals, and water treatment industries. The Building Products segment offers window and door profiles, and moldings and deck products, such as frames, sashes, trims, and other components, as well as vinyl patio door components and fabricated patio doors; extruded decorative trims, moldings, and millwork and deck products; vinyl soffits, aluminum soffits, fascia and trims, and molded vent mounts and exterior shutters; and pipe and pipe fittings for the municipal and electrical markets. This segment markets its vinyl-based home improvement and building products under the Royal Building Products, Celect—a Cellular Siding Collection, Zuri Premium Decking, Kor Flo, Overture patio doors, Genesis Cellular Window System, Royal S4S Trimboard, and Exterior Portfolio brand names. The company was formerly known as Georgia Gulf Corporation and changed its name to Axiall Corporation in January 2013. Axiall Corporation was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. As of August 31, 2016, Axiall Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Westlake Chemical Corp.