Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (MPM) yesterday opened its expanded technology center in Seoul, South Korea, creating a global innovation center focused on the electronics industry. The expanded innovation center combines existing technical labs with application development, research and development (R&D), testing and manufacturing operations.
Momentive associates celebrate the KTC opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Ray Kolberg (center): Senior Vice President, Formulated Products. Craig Borkowski (left): Global Segment Leader, Optical. Pavneet Mumick (right): Vice President, Silicones & Quartz Division Technology. (Photo: Business Wire)
The expanded Korea Technology Center (KTC) is devoted to developing materials and solutions for display, light-emitting diode (LED) and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) applications. The center strengthens MPM’s existing presence in the region; based in the Gasan Digital Complex, the center is more than 1500 square meters.
“By merging world-class technical talent and an arsenal of advanced equipment at the epicenter of the electronics industry, we hope to pioneer the ideas that will revolutionize the industry and transform everyday life,” says Ray Kolberg, Senior Vice President of Formulated Products, Momentive Performance Materials Inc. “And, by housing the KTC close to key customers for the industry, we are able to offer customers faster response times, more opportunities for collaboration, and stronger growth programs, all critical to helping them be successful.”
To learn more about MPM’s innovative solutions for the electronics industry, visit Momentive.com.
About the Company
Momentive Performance Materials Inc. is a global leader in silicones and advanced materials, with a 70-year heritage of being first to market with performance applications for major industries that support and improve everyday life. The Company delivers science-based solutions by linking custom technology platforms to opportunities for customers. Momentive Performance Materials Inc. is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Momentive Performance Materials Holdings LLC.
Source: http://www.momentive.com