News & Press Releases

WATERFORD, N.Y., Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Momentive Performance Materials Inc. ("Momentive"), a global leader in silicones and advanced materials, announced today that Ravago Chemicals will serve as its authorized distributor of Momentive products into the plastics industry in the United States and Canada.

WATERFORD, New York – (January 6, 2021) – Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. (“Momentive”), announced today it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire KCC Corporation’s (“KCC”) Silicones business – in Korea and the UK as well as its sales operations in China – further enhancing Momentive’s global capabilities in advanced silicones and specialized applications.

Momentive Performance Materials is proud to be the recipient of the 2020 External Business Partner Excellence Award from Procter & Gamble (P&G).

Heat-protection products containing silicone can help control frizz, provide greater fiber alignment, straighten with less heat.

WATERFORD, N.Y. (November 10, 2020) - Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (“Momentive”), today announced it will invest $13 million for the expansion of its existing Termoli (Italy) plant to create a state-of-the-art manufacturing hub for its Niax™ polyurethane additives.

WATERFORD, New York – [November 3, 2020] – Momentive Performance Materials Inc. announced today that is has closed on the previously announced sale of its Consumer Sealants Business to Henkel Corporation.

WATERFORD, N.Y. (October 28th, 2020) - Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (“Momentive”), a global leader in specialty chemicals and materials, is pleased to announce the establishment of the North American Center of Excellence for Silicone Elastomer’s Custom Compounding, based in Garrett, IN.

Waterford, NY (August 20, 2020) – The “New” Momentive is taking progressive steps with an increased focus on sustainability as a key part of the company’s purpose. With publication of a Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) report, the company focuses on 2019 results while foreshadowing what is in store for the future.

WATERFORD, New York – August 5, 2020 – Momentive Performance Materials Inc. today outlined a series of steps to accelerate its global transition from commodity basics chemicals to specialty silicones – actions that will focus the company’s strengths and expertise on advanced technologies.

June 30, 2020 – Momentive Performance Materials Industria de Silicones Ltda, a Brazilian subsidiary of Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (“Momentive”), recently donated 50 kilos of Silsoft* EAU microgel from its Itatiba facility to the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of São Paulo (“USP” or, the “University”).