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Momentive Performance Materials Inc., a brand new company created by the sale of GE's Advanced Materials business to Apollo Management, L.P. operates as one global entity focused on technology and service excellence.Momentive Performance Materials - Silicones offers silicon-based solutions that enable significant performance benefits in many everyday products worldwide. Our silanes, specialty silicones, urethane additives, adhesives, sealants, resins and elastomers are used in applications that support major global markets.
Wacker-Chemie GmbH is a globally operating chemical company headquartered in Munich, Germany. Its portfolio focuses on semiconductor technology, silicone chemistry, polymers and fine chemicals, as well as on polysilicon. Corporate strategy is geared to enhancing the Group's global presence and strengthening its position as a technology leader and innovation partner for its customers. WACKER ranks among the world's most research-intensive chemical companies. WACKER's corporate research facility, the "Consortium für elektrochemische Industrie," is an indispensable part of the continuous innovation process.
Bob Simmons - Vice President, Crain Communications; Publications Director - Rubber & Plastics News, Plastics News, Tire Business, European Rubber Journal, Urethanes Technology and Waste News. Executive Director - International Rubber Molding Conference, International Silicone Conference, Automotive Elastomers Conference, International Latex Conference, International Tire Exhibition and Conference (ITEC), and the Hose Manufacturing Conference.
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Timothy Angle - Global Consumer Goods Marketing Manager - Elastomers, Momentive Performance Materials
Conference Co-Chairman
Phone 909-518-9121 Email timothy.angle@momentive.com
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Ed Laperriere - Marketing Manager, Wacker Silicone Division - Wacker Chemical
Conference Co-Chairman
Phone: 517-264-8637 Email ed.laperriere@wacker.com
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