ALBANY, N.Y. -- Momentive Performance Materials Inc, a leading global provider of silicones and advanced materials, has expanded its marketing and technology operations in the Seoul Gasan Digital Complex with a new application development center to meet growing demand for specialty silicone products in Korea. The new center will provide customers with enhanced product development services as well as increased technical support for product performance testing and quality assurance with a strong focus on electronics and automotive applications.

"We are committed to serving growing customer needs for specialty silicones solutions through this investment," said John Dandolph, Senior Vice President, Managing Director of Silicones & Quartz Division, Momentive, Asia Pacific. "Korea is one of our key priorities in the Pacific region as a market leader in a wide range of industries. We will bring the latest technology to this market and focus our efforts on supporting our customers growth."

Koo Bon-Kwang, Korea Country Manager, commented, "We expect that this exciting investment will enhance our ability to collaborate with customers in the development of innovative applications for the electronics, automotive and other sectors."

The new facility features state-of-the-art equipment for workability measurement, mechanical testing, viscoelastic performance, thermal aging testing, temperature/humidity stress testing, optical performance measurement and defect analysis. It will serve a broad range of industries in the region including consumer electronics, personal care, coatings and urethanes.