Momentive expanding facility in India

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Momentive expanding facility in India
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Monday, March 5, 2012

Albany, NY - Momentive Performance Materials is expanding its manufacturing facility and application development center in Chennai, India. Spanning more than 15 acres, the state-of-the-art facility, which opened in 2009, focuses on manufacturing high-end specialty silicones. “This investment represents a major step forward in our ability to grow the silicones business in India,” said Craig O. Morrison, chief executive officer, Momentive. “India is one of the world’s fastest growing regions for automotive, construction, telecom and energy. Chennai, in particular, is developing into a significant center for multiple industries.” “Over the years we have stayed on course in realizing our vision of building Momentive into a best-in-class specialty chemicals and materials company in the region by combining global technology, application development, manufacturing and service capabilities with outstanding products and services,” said V.P. Nalian, Managing Director, Momentive Performance Materials India. “This expansion will bring some of the most sophisticated technology and manufacturing processes that Momentive has developed worldwide to the Chennai facility and considerably enhance our ability to serve customers across the region.”