FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP

Business Nature: Manufacturer

Company Profile:

Formosa Plastics Corporation is one of the largest petrochemical manufacturers in the world and a core member of the Formosa Plastics Group. Founded in 1954, the company has evolved from a single PVC production plant into a global industrial leader. Its primary operations focus on the production of plastic raw materials, including Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE), Polypropylene (PP), and Caustic Soda. The company operates large-scale integrated production complexes and is renowned for its vertical integration, which covers the entire value chain from upstream refining to downstream plastic processing. Formosa Plastics serves as a critical supplier to various industries, including construction, automotive, packaging, and electronics, maintaining a significant presence in both domestic and international markets.

Formosa Plastics Corporation produces or sells the following products:

Polyvinyl Chloride PVC Resins

Vinyl Chloride Monomer VCM

Ethylene Dichloride EDC

Caustic Soda Sodium Hydroxide

Liquid Chlorine

Hydrochloric Acid

Propylene

Polypropylene PP

Ethylene

High-Density Polyethylene HDPE

Linear Low-Density Polyethylene LLDPE

Butadiene

Styrene Monomer SM

Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether MTBE

Maleic Anhydride MA

Phthalic Anhydride PA

Dioctyl Phthalate DOP

2-Ethylhexanol 2-EH

Acrylic Acid AA

Acrylic Esters AE

Super Absorbent Polymer SAP

Epoxy Resins

Carbon Fiber