News for September 9th, 2009

Westlake Industries Ranked 12th in Profit Magazine's 2009 Hot 50 Canada's Emerging Growth Companies

I am delighted to announce that Westlake Industries Inc has been ranked 12th by Profit Magazine in their annual ranking of Canada's Hot 50 emerging growth companies for 2009.

Profit Magazine has been reporting on Canadian business for over 25 years. During this time, Profit has earned a position of prominence and respect within the Canadian business community for their comprehensive business reporting, in-depth analysis and insightful opinions.

For all of us at Westlake Industries this ranking speaks volumes to the core values on which the company was founded and on which the company will continue to operate.

This significant achievement would not have been possible without the commitment, expertise and passion of all our staff. Without their dedication we would not be the company we are today nor would we have achieved the accomplishments we have reached thus far in our short history. I am very proud of the entire Westlake team that we have assembled.

There is no question that today's business landscapes are constantly changing and evolving. At Westlake we are dedicated to continually seeking out and implementing industry leading innovation in every facet of our business. Be it in the planning, monitoring or actual fabrication, developing new and innovative processes is a priority company mandate. Our industry expects innovation, so do our clients and so do we.

Westlake Industries was founded with a company wide commitment to bring the highest possible customer service to each and every client and to each and every project. Our objective is simply stated; be the best in customer satisfaction whatever it takes. There are no exceptions and there are no compromises.

This is the vision on which Westlake Industries was founded. This is the vision on which we will continue to operate and grow. Profit Magazine's Hot 50 emerging growth companies ranking not only reinforces our vision but it also confirms that as a company we have the right business strategies in place for today and for the future.

Richard V. Westlake
President
Westlake Industries Inc.