Momentive expands silicone rubber, coatings capacity in Thailand

Momentive Performance Materials Inc, the US-based manufacturer of silicones and advanced materials, has commissioned two new expansions at its Rayong, Thailand manufacturing facility to serve the growing Asian market demand for specialty chemicals.
 
Momentive commissioned new liquid silicone rubber (LSR) production in Rayong that will serve customers throughout Asia in the automotive, aerospace, energy, healthcare and consumer products industries. Momentive provides LSR and elastomer technology to meet today's demands and needs in end products ranging from high-voltage insulators and fuel system valves to medical masks and mobile phones and portable electronics. Momentive’s Rayong operations are already an important production site for a number of the company’s silicone and sealant product lines.
 
The new capabilities include full automation, state-of-the-art process controls, and a new clean room to help ensure that the highest quality standards are maintained in the production of Momentive’s LSR offerings. Momentive will continue to provide customers around the world with the advanced technology they need as well as capitalize on new market opportunities.
 
In addition to the LSR production, Momentive has also commissioned new release coating production capabilities in Rayong. Momentive silicone-based release coatings are applied to paper or film to produce liners that help protect the adhesive on tapes and labels prior to application. Momentive’s release coatings are used in end products ranging from thermal transfer tapes, to consumer product labels, stamps, diaper tabs, roofing shingles and industrial tapes.
 
“Our new capabilities in Rayong are a great example of how Momentive will continue to serve our customers around the world and grow our leading silicones and quartz businesses,” said Jack Boss, Momentive’s Interim Chief Executive Officer and President.