Shin-Etsu Chemical Jumps After Report of $3.4B U.S. Investment in PVC Materials
On March 5, 2026, shares of Japanese chemical maker Shin-Etsu Chemical climbed sharply after reports of a $3.4 billion U.S. investment plan in key polyvinyl chloride (PVC) materials. Shintech, the company’s U.S. arm, will expand production in Louisiana with new ethylene, chlorine, and related raw material facilities. This move comes as global PVC markets show signs of recovery…