What Momentive Technologies does

Momentive Technologies is a privately-held advanced materials manufacturer specializing in high-purity fused quartz, advanced ceramics, and quartz crucibles for the semiconductor and adjacent high-tech industries. The company's product portfolio spans quartz solids (grades 124, 144, 012/012AI, i21), quartz tubes and rods, crucibles (14-36 inch diameters), ceramic coatings (TaC, pBN, pyrolytic graphite), ceramic powders (boron nitride, spherical alumina, titanium diboride), heaters and electrostatic chucks, high thermal conductivity graphite products (up to 1700 W/mK), and Highly-Oriented Pyrolytic Graphite (HOPG). Trace element control down to parts per billion and proprietary material grades are engineered for semiconductor wafer processing, compound semiconductor (SiC, GaN) crystal growth, EV power electronics, aerospace, and pharmaceutical packaging applications.

The company traces its technology heritage to Union Carbide (1891) and GE Advanced Materials/Momentive Performance Materials, separating in 2020 to operate as a stand-alone entity under legal name Momentive Performance Materials Quartz, Inc. It operates 10 manufacturing and operational facilities across the United States, Japan, China, Korea, and Germany, with regional sales offices in Taiwan, China, Korea, and Japan supporting customers in 30+ countries. The 2022 acquisition of CoorsTek's crucibles business expanded market reach into Japan, Korea, Germany, Singapore, Taiwan, and China.

Revenue is generated through direct enterprise sales of customized, quote-priced hardware materials to semiconductor manufacturers, compound semiconductor producers, aerospace primes, EV and electronics OEMs, and specialty industrial customers. Distribution is augmented by a global network of quartz fabrication partners. Certifications include ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and AS9100, with the company employing approximately 900 people worldwide and positioning itself as the global leader in fused quartz via unique access to a premium U.S. quartz mine.

Name

Momentive Technologies

Legal name

Momentive Performance Materials Quartz, Inc.

Website

https://momentivetech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Momentive Technologies manufactures high-purity fused quartz, advanced ceramics, and quartz crucibles for silicon and compound semiconductor wafer processing, EV power electronics, aerospace, and pharmaceutical packaging customers across 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Semiconductor Materials

NAICS

Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing (32721), Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing (327120), All Other Miscellaneous Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing (327999)

SIC

Abrasive, Asbestos & Misc Nonmetallic Mineral Prods (3290), Glass & Glassware, Pressed Or Blown (3220)

akta.pro primary industry

Silica (Quartz, Fumed, Precipitated) (IMAEAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Silica & Quartz Mining (Industrial Silica Sand, High-Purity Quartz) (IMAKAGAK), Thermal Interface & Heat Management Materials (TIMs/Phase-Change/Graphite) (HDAHAGAN), Compound Semiconductor Wafers & Substrates (SiC/GaN/GaAs/InP/Sapphire) (HDAHAGAB)

Keywords

• Fused quartz materials
• Semiconductor ceramics
• Quartz crucibles
• Advanced ceramic manufacturing
• Pyrolytic graphite products

Headquarters

HQ city

Strongsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fused Quartz Products: Sale of high-purity fused quartz products including solids, tubes, rods, and precision vials for semiconductor, lighting, telecommunications, and industrial applications. Products are sold directly to manufacturers and through fabrication partner network.
2. Ceramic Products: Sale of advanced ceramic materials including coatings (TaC, pBN, pyrolytic graphite), ceramic powders (BN, spherical alumina, TiB2), ceramic solids, heaters, electrostatic chucks, and thermal management products.
3. Quartz Crucibles: Sale of high-purity quartz crucibles for silicon semiconductor crystal growth, expanded through 2022 acquisition of CoorsTek's crucibles business, enhancing market reach in Japan, Korea, Germany, Singapore, Taiwan, and China.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Momentive Technologies manufactures and sells high-purity fused quartz products (solids, tubes, rods), quartz crucibles for silicon crystal growth, and advanced ceramic materials (coatings, powders, heaters, electrostatic chucks, and thermal management products) primarily for semiconductor wafer processing, compound semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace, electric vehicle, and industrial applications.

Product overview

Momentive Technologies offers a comprehensive portfolio of advanced materials organized around three core product lines: Fused Quartz, Quartz Crucibles, and Advanced Ceramics. The Fused Quartz line includes solids (124™, 144™, 012™/012AI, i21™ grades), tubes (214™, 224™, 244™, 021™ grades), and rods, all engineered for semiconductor wafer processing, lighting, and telecommunications. The Quartz Crucibles line provides ultra-high purity crucibles for silicon crystal growth, available in sizes from 14 to 36 inches, acquired from CoorsTek in 2022. The Advanced Ceramics portfolio encompasses ceramic coatings (TaC, pBN, pyrolytic graphite), ceramic powders and solids (boron nitride, spherical alumina, titanium diboride), heaters and electrostatic chucks, high thermal conductivity graphite products (TC1050®, TMP-EX, TMP-FX), and Highly-Oriented Pyrolytic Graphite (HOPG). The company also offers Pur Q® fused quartz vials for pharmaceutical packaging. Supporting these products are materials including Pyrolytic Boron Nitride (pBN), Pyrolytic Graphite (PG), Tantalum Carbide (TaC), and Thermal Pyrolytic Graphite (TPG).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pur Q: The world's first fused quartz vial for pharmaceutical packaging, launched in 2017.
• i21
• 144
• 124
• 012/012AI
• TC1050
• TMP-EX
• TMP-FX

Products and services

• Fused Quartz High-purity fused quartz products spanning solids, tubes, and rods engineered for semiconductor wafer processing, lighting, telecommunications, fiber optics, and aerospace applications, with trace element control down to parts per billion and purity grades up to 99.9999% SiO2.
• Quartz Crucibles Ultra-high purity quartz crucibles (SiO2) sized 14 to 36 inches in diameter with customizable dimensions, purity, bubble content, and coatings, engineered to withstand extreme temperatures for melting raw polysilicon during semiconductor crystal growth.
• Advanced Ceramics Advanced ceramic materials including Tantalum Carbide (TaC) and Pyrolytic Boron Nitride (pBN) coatings stable to 2200°C, ceramic powders (h-BN, spherical alumina, TiB2), hot-pressed boron nitride solids, pBN heaters and electrostatic chucks, Thermal Pyrolytic Graphite (TPG) heat spreaders with up to 1700 W/mK conductivity, and Highly-Oriented Pyrolytic Graphite (HOPG) for beam conditioning.
• Pur Q Fused Quartz Vials Fused quartz vials engineered for pharmaceutical packaging, providing superior chemical resistance and purity to support drug stability, including a variant in SG-EZfill packaging.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CoorsTek (Crucibles Business - Acquired)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2022Momentive Technologies completed the acquisition of CoorsTek's crucibles business in November 2022. The acquisition enhanced Momentive's ability to supply crucibles to key semiconductor markets in Japan, Korea, Germany, Singapore, Taiwan, and China. CoorsTek's crucibles business was a provider of high-purity fused quartz and ceramics.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Shin-Etsu Chemical: Global leader in semiconductor silicon wafers and a major producer of high-purity quartz and rare-earth magnets. Directly competes with Momentive in fused quartz for semiconductor applications and offers a much broader materials portfolio.
• Heraeus: German specialty materials and precious metals group with a heritage fused quartz business (now QSIL). Competes with Momentive in high-purity quartz, specialty lighting, and semiconductor materials, serving similar wafer processing and photonics customers.
• CoorsTek: U.S.-headquartered engineered ceramics and advanced materials manufacturer. Previously competed in crucibles (acquired by Momentive in 2022) and continues to compete across ceramic components for semiconductor, aerospace, and industrial applications.
• Saint-Gobain: French multinational materials company with quartz and high-performance ceramic product lines serving semiconductor and industrial customers. Larger scale and broader portfolio, but overlapping in fused quartz crucibles and ceramic substrates.
• Kyocera: Japanese ceramics and electronics conglomerate producing fine ceramics, semiconductor packages, and electronic components. Competes with Momentive in advanced ceramic components for semiconductor and electronics applications.
• Corning Incorporated: U.S.-based specialty glass and ceramics leader producing high-purity fused silica and glass-ceramic substrates for semiconductor and display applications. Overlaps with Momentive in high-purity fused quartz and engineered materials for advanced nodes.

Direct peers

• Tosoh Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of high-purity fused quartz for semiconductor and lighting applications, as well as specialty chemicals. Tosoh's SGM division is one of the most direct competitors to Momentive in semiconductor-grade quartz tubes and ingots.
• QSIL (formerly Heraeus Quarzglas): Germany-based pure-play fused quartz manufacturer producing high-purity quartz tubes, ingots, and rods for semiconductor, optical fiber, and lighting applications. A direct competitor to Momentive in high-purity semiconductor quartz grades.
• MARUWA: Japanese specialty ceramics manufacturer producing aluminum nitride, boron nitride, and other advanced ceramic components for semiconductor and electronics thermal management. Direct overlap with Momentive's ceramic powders, heaters, and thermal management products.

Regional players

• Nikkato Corporation: Japanese specialty ceramics producer offering alumina, silicon carbide, and other ceramic products for semiconductor and industrial applications. Comparable in advanced ceramic components, primarily serving Japanese and Asian semiconductor customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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