Momentive expanding silane capacity

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Momentive expanding silane capacity

Thursday, August 25, 2011

3 N' v  Q& [9 X+ H; v  S. WAlbany, NY - Momentive Performance Materials will expand production capacity for silanes at its manufacturing facilities in Sistersville, WV and Termoli, Italy to help meet growing demand from its global customer base, particularly in China. Capacity for amino silanes will be increased at the Sistersville location and capacity for vinyl silanes will be increased at Termoli. Also, Momentive will resume production for trimethoxysilane (TMS), Silquest A-187* epoxy silane and Silquest A-174* methacryl silane at the Sistersville location before the end of the year. Projects are underway at both sites, and completion is expected in 2012. “These investments in manufacturing capacity will enable us to bring innovative silane technologies and products to the industry more quickly and better serve our customers’ growing need for these materials,” said Rich Owins, global business director of silanes for Momentive. “Our customers in the plastic additives, adhesives, sealants, tire and coatings and other industries are increasingly turning to our cutting-edge silanes formulations to provide enhanced performance characteristics in their end products.” “We will continue to evaluate additional expansion opportunities in key world regions to support our customers and the growing global demand,” Owins added.