MS FORMOSA PLASTICS CORPORATION

Classification: Manufacturer

Corporate Overview:

Formosa Plastics Corporation is one of the largest and most prominent petrochemical companies in Taiwan and a core member of the Formosa Plastics Group. Founded in 1954, the company has evolved into a global leader in the production of plastic raw materials. Its primary business scope encompasses the manufacturing and processing of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins, caustic soda, acrylic resins, and various other chemical products.

Operating Model:

The company functions as a large-scale integrated manufacturer. It operates extensive production facilities and vertical integration complexes that handle the transformation of raw materials into high-value chemical products. While the company engages in international trade to distribute its products globally, its fundamental identity and primary revenue source are rooted in its sophisticated industrial manufacturing capabilities and massive production infrastructure.

Formosa Plastics Corporation produces and sells the following products:

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) resins and compounds

Caustic soda

Chlorine

Hydrochloric acid

Ethylene dichloride (EDC)

Vinyl chloride monomer (VCM)

High-density polyethylene (HDPE)

Low-density polyethylene (LDPE)

Linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE)

Polypropylene (PP)

Super absorbent polymers (SAP)

Carbon fiber

Epoxy resins

Plasticizers

Calcium carbonate

Acrylic acid and esters

Methyl methacrylate (MMA)

Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)

Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC)