With annual revenues of more than $2 billion, Momentive Performance Materials is one of the world s largest producers of silicone and related derivatives. The company specializes in the development and manufacture of products that are derived from quartz and specialty ceramics. Momentive Performance Materials products are used in making adhesive labels, cosmetics and tires. Its quartz division manufactures crystal products for use in various high-tech industries. The company serves the aerospace, agriculture, electronics, automotive, construction, health care, packaging, plastics and telecommunications industries. It provides products under the Addisil, Electrosil, Softouch, Tospearl, Viscasil and Silopren brands. Founded in 2006, Momentive Performance Materials is controlled by an affiliate of Apollo Management.