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Momentive and Jiangxi Hungpai New Material Co., Ltd Announce Strategic Joint Venture Agreement in Asia Pacific

February 25, 2025

Niskayuna, New York & Seoul, South Korea [February 25, 2025] – Momentive Performance Materials group (Momentive), a global high-performance silicones and specialty solutions company, and Jiangxi Hungpai Material Co., Ltd. (Hungpai), a silicon-based research and manufacturing leader in China, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to establish a joint venture focused on the manufacturing, promotion, and sale of silanes in Asia.  

This strategic partnership combines Momentive’s global expertise with Hungpai’s manufacturing capabilities of silane products, including Organofunctional silanes, to better serve the growing Asia Pacific market. 

“This joint venture represents a significant milestone for our ‘in region for region’ strategy,” said VP Nalian, President & General Manager of Momentive’s Performance Additives business. “By partnering with Hungpai, a market leader in Sulfur silanes globally, we are positioning ourselves to better serve our Asian customers with enhanced speed and high-quality products.” 

“We wholeheartedly value this collaboration and are excited about the promising opportunities it brings for our future partnership” said Benny Chi, Chairman of Jiangxi Hungpai New Material Co., Ltd. “This collaboration leverages the complementary strengths of both organizations, combining Momentive’s global footprint and customer relationships with Hungpai’s manufacturing excellence.” 

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Further details of the agreement were not disclosed.  

About Momentive 

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicone and specialty products. We deliver technologies, solutions and processes designed to propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on everyday life from dawn to dusk, and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive aims to create a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicone solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more. 

Momentive Performance Materials Inc., an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of KCC Corporation, is one of the world’s largest producers of silicones and silicone derivatives. Additional information about Momentive and its products is available at momentive.com. 

About Hungpai

Jiangxi Hungpai New Material Co., Ltd, established in 2005 in Leping City, Jiangxi province, is a leading manufacturer of Silane Coupling Agents, Fumed Silica, and Rubber Additives. The factory spans 2000Mu and employs more than 1,000 employees. With an annual capacity of 80,000MT for Silane Coupling Agents, including 50,000MT of Sulfur Silane, their products are widely used in green tires, semiconductors, fiberglass, coatings, silicone rubber, solar, and rubber industries. Catering to top global tire manufacturers and international brands, they hold certifications such as ISO 14001, OSHAS 18001, IATF 16949, Carbon footprint, and EcoVadis. Hungpai is renowned in the silicon industry and the global market, and their products are recognized for their quality and adaptability.