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Formosa Plastics Corporation USA's Baton Rouge facility is a major PVC production complex in Louisiana, originally acquired in 1981 and representing one of FPC's key turnaround success stories.

Production Operations

PVC Resin Manufacturing:
The facility consists of three operating units producing polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin for construction industry applications including electrical wire insulation, flooring for sterile environments, piping, and siding.​

Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM):
On-site VCM production integrated with PVC manufacturing.​

Halogenated Acid Production:
Produces halogenated acids for internal use in VCM production.​

Recent Expansion (2019-2022)

Investment: $332 million capital expansion project​

Capacity Addition: 300 million pounds (~136,000 tons) annual PVC resin production, representing a 20% increase in capacity​

Timeline: Construction began late 2019, completion targeted for Q4 2021 or early 2022

Historical Significance

The Baton Rouge plant represents FPC's first major U.S. acquisition in 1981, when the company purchased a loss-making VCM facility and successfully turned it profitable within five years—demonstrating Formosa Plastics' operational efficiency and turnaround expertise. This success established the foundation for subsequent U.S. expansion including the Point Comfort, Texas integrated complex.​