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The 66,000+ sq. foot Global Innovation Center (GIC) will be located on the Hudson Valley iCampus in Pearl River, NY

TARRYTOWN, New York – April 13, 2022 – Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (Momentive), a premier global high-performance silicones and specialties company, today announced its plans to open a Global Innovation Center (GIC), relocating its current Tarrytown, New York location. This new GIC will feature a modern R&D laboratory and office space designed to foster stronger collaboration and exchange of ideas, as well as the development of trend-focused, innovative solutions to support the growing Performance Additives business.

“This move is representative of Momentive’s enduring commitment to help solve each of our customers’ needs around the world with high-performance, trend-driven innovative products, and solutions, just as we have for 75 years,” said V.P. Nalian, President and General Manager of Momentive’s Performance Additives business unit.

John Nicholson, Global Technology Leader, Performance Additives, added that he also sees Momentive’s new GIC as a vibrant hub of scientific discovery and materials innovation, contributing to enhanced product performance across a broad range of industry applications for the Agricultural, Paint & Coatings, and Beauty and Personal Care markets, which, he said, “will help meet the demand for high-performing, practical solutions for a sustainable world.”

“I’m very excited to welcome the Momentive team to the Hudson Valley iCampus,” said Jamie Schwartz, President of Hudson Valley iCampus. “We’re proud Momentive recognized the value of our strong management expertise, existing infrastructure, and location. The GIC will be in good company on our campus, where we have created an environment conducive to innovation, ingenuity, and industry. Neighbors include Pfizer Inc., RK Pharma Solutions, Sanofi, and more, offering an outstanding setting for long-term growth.”

About the Company

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, construction, and more. Momentive Performance Materials Inc. is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of MOM Holding Company. Additional information about Momentive and its products is available at www.momentive.com.

About Hudson Valley iCampus

Hudson Valley iCampus is a 2 million-square-foot mixed-use, multi-tenanted property on 207 acres at 401 North Middletown Road in Pearl River, N.Y. The property is centrally located in the Hudson Valley and close to dining, shopping, and entertainment options, with easy access to train stations, the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, New York State Thruway, and is within 24 miles of Manhattan. Current tenants include Pfizer, Inc.; Auro Vaccines; RK Pharma, Inc.; Sanofi US Services, Inc.; and Urban Electric Power, Inc. The site is owned by Industrial Realty Group, LLC and managed by its affiliate IRG Realty Advisors, LLC. For information, contact Jamie Schwartz at jschwartz@hvicampus.com and visit www.hvicampus.com.