About Us

ABOUT US

Our History

Westlake Dimex is proud to be an American manufacturer, producing recycled flexible PVC and TPE compounds to use in our own products and supply to other environmentally-friendly manufacturers. We blend innovation, expertise, and sustainability as an industry-leading manufacturer of superior quality consumer, contractor, and OEM products.

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  • 1991

    Dimex Founded

    Dimex Founded

    January 1, 1991
    Dimex Founded

    Dimex Corporation was founded in 1991.

  • 1993

    Introduction of EdgePro® Professional Poly Landscape Edging

    Introduction of EdgePro® Professional Poly Landscape Edging

    January 1, 1993
    Introduction of EdgePro® Professional Poly Landscape Edging

    Introduction of EdgePro® Professional Poly Landscape Edging to landscape contractors, independent garden centers, and wholesale distributors. EdgePro® Professional Edging was taller and heavier than most professional-grade poly landscape edging products on the market, quickly gaining favor with contractors nationwide.

  • 1995

    Introduction of Dimex™ Control Joints

    Introduction of Dimex™ Control Joints

    January 1, 1995
    Introduction of Dimex™ Control Joints

    Introduction of Dimex™ Control Joints to block manufacturers and independent building supply dealers for use in commercial building construction. Early success with smaller building supply dealers grabbed the attention of larger block manufacturers and wholesale masonry products distributors, who would work with Dimex in future years to supply control joints to contractors under their own private brands.

  • 1996

    Introduction of EdgePro® Paver Restraint

    Introduction of EdgePro® Paver Restraint

    January 1, 1996
    Introduction of EdgePro® Paver Restraint

    Introduction of EdgePro® Paver Restraint to landscape/hardscape contractors, independent garden centers, stone yards, and building supply dealers. EdgePro® Paver Restraint arrived just as the interlocking paver market began to experience explosive growth in the US, becoming a favorite with hardscape contractors due to its strength and durability.

  • 1999

    Introduction of Industrial Runner Matting

    Introduction of Industrial Runner Matting

    January 1, 1999
    Introduction of Industrial Runner Matting

    Introduction of Industrial Runner Matting for OEM applications through industrial and specialty matting suppliers. Starting with a few basic patterns, Dimex set itself apart from the competition with a completely new level of service, focusing on the highest quality product and quick turnaround on delivery. Product options would expand significantly over the following years to include more patterns and highly technical switchboard and conductive products.

  • 2000

    Launch of Dimex Compounds Sales Division

    Launch of Dimex Compounds Sales Division

    January 1, 2000
    Launch of Dimex Compounds Sales Division

    Launch of Dimex Compounds Division, also known as Advanced Source Technologies, specializing in the procurement of recyclable materials. Dimex recycled flexible PVC and TPE compounds are used in the manufacturing of Dimex products and provided to other manufacturers to meet their own green initiatives.

  • 2001

    Introduction of EdgePro® Marine Dock Edging

    Introduction of EdgePro® Marine Dock Edging

    January 1, 2001
    Introduction of EdgePro® Marine Dock Edging

    Introduction of EdgePro® Marine Dock Edging to commercial dock builders and the marine products distributor market. EdgePro® Dock Edging quickly became the “gold standard” of commercial dock edging (also called rub rail) due to the heaviness of the profiles and material color through the entire thickness of the profile.

  • 2007

    Introduction of E-Z Connect™ Landscape Edging

    Introduction of E-Z Connect™ Landscape Edging

    January 1, 2007
    Introduction of E-Z Connect™ Landscape Edging

    Introduction of E-Z Connect™ Landscape Edging, Dimex’s 1st generation do-it-yourself landscape products. E-Z Connect products would later give way to our 2nd generation and current industry-leading line of landscape edging and tree care products under the EasyFlex® brand.

  • 2010

    Launch of Dimex Office Products LLC

    Launch of Dimex Office Products LLC

    January 1, 2010
    Launch of Dimex Office Products LLC

    Launch of Dimex Office Products LLC with the introduction of office chair mats to office supply dealers, mass retailers, and online channels.

  • 2014

    Introduction of EasyFlex® No-Dig Landscape Edging®

    Introduction of EasyFlex® No-Dig Landscape Edging®

    January 1, 2014
    Introduction of EasyFlex® No-Dig Landscape Edging®

    Introduction of EasyFlex® No-Dig Landscape Edging® to do-it-yourself landscapers through major home improvement and mass retailers. The EasyFlex® No-Dig Edging® family of products has revolutionized the do-it-yourself landscape market, making it the fastest growing and soon-to-be largest product segment in consumer landscape edging.

  • 2017

    Introduction of Next-Generation Evolve® Office Chair Mats

    Introduction of Next-Generation Evolve® Office Chair Mats

    January 1, 2017
    Introduction of Next-Generation Evolve® Office Chair Mats

    Introduction of next-generation Evolve® Office Chair Mats that feature modern, ergonomic designs for today’s home and office workspaces.  Evolve® Chair Mats represent the first significant advancement in design in over a half century, since PVC chair mats were first introduced in the 1960’s.

  • 2018

    Decorative No-Dig Styles Introduced

    Decorative No-Dig Styles Introduced

    January 1, 2018
    Decorative No-Dig Styles Introduced

    With the success of EasyFlex No-Dig Landscape Edging, Dimex added three decorative styles of edging to the No-Dig family. Offered in Iron-Look, Stone-Look, and Adirondack, EasyFlex Decorative No-Dig Landscape Edging adds craftsman charm to any gardening or landscaping project.

  • 2019

    Expanded Matting Offering

    Expanded Matting Offering

    January 1, 2019
    Expanded Matting Offering

    With extensive knowledge and success in the industrial matting and chair mat markets, Dimex expanded matting offering with three new consumer brands – MotionTex, GrillTex, and VersaTex. In just a few years, each of these mats have become best-sellers in their respective categories.

  • 2019

    Expanded Company Facilities

    Expanded Company Facilities

    July 1, 2019
    Expanded Company Facilities

    Following continued growth and success, Dimex expanded production, warehouse, and office facilities to allow for new products, additional employees, and more manufacturing opportunities.

  • 2020

    Additional Matting Expansion

    Additional Matting Expansion

    January 1, 2020
    Additional Matting Expansion

    Following continued success in home matting markets, Dimex launched ToolTex Toolbox Liners, CableMan Cord Protectors, and added Interlocking Tiles to the VersaTex family.

  • 2020

    Entered Home Shopping Channels

    Entered Home Shopping Channels

    July 1, 2020
    Entered Home Shopping Channels

    Dimex began to feature best-selling products on two premium home shopping channels – HSN and QVC.

  • 2021

    Oculus Polycarbonate Chair Mats Introduced

    Oculus Polycarbonate Chair Mats Introduced

    January 1, 2021
    Oculus Polycarbonate Chair Mats Introduced

    Oculus Polycarbonate Chair Mats are introduced as the newest premium floor protectors from Westlake Dimex. Made of sturdy polycarbonate materials, these chair mats offer industry-leading clarity and durability.

  • 2021

    Acquired by Westlake

    Acquired by Westlake

    July 1, 2021
    Acquired by Westlake

    While celebrating 30 years in business, Dimex was acquired by Westlake Corporation, a Fortune 500 company based in Houston, TX. Dimex officially became a member of the Westlake Family.

  • 2022

    Corporate Rebrand

    Corporate Rebrand

    January 1, 2022
    Westlake Dimex logo

    Following tremendous Westlake growth, Dimex officially becomes Westlake Dimex, as part of the “One Westlake” brand. Westlake Dimex debuts new branding but stays consistent in product sustainability and quality.

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Committed to Responsible Manufacturing

Westlake Dimex is committed to manufacturing responsibly to reduce our environmental footprint. We are one of the largest recyclers of plastic scrap, saving tens of millions of pounds of material from entering landfills every year. With three decades of experience in manufacturing with recycled materials, Westlake Dimex has developed world-class capabilities for processing recycled materials into the highest-quality, consistent compounds for use in industry-leading products.

 

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