GE Silicones
GE Silicones, a licensed brand of Momentive Performance Materials Inc., manufactures and distributes 100% silicone sealants and coatings for the global construction industry. It sells structural glazing, weatherseal, insulating glass, roof, and architectural coatings through authorized distributors serving architects, contractors, building owners, and glass fabricators.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersHuntersville, United States
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What GE Silicones does
GE Silicones is the building-construction silicones product line of Momentive Performance Materials Inc., operated under a trademark license from GE. The business manufactures and sells a portfolio of 100% silicone sealants and coatings organized into seven families: Elemax air and water-resistive barrier coatings, Enduris roof coatings, Optic and SilShield architectural coatings, UltraGlaze structural silicone glazing sealants, SilPruf weatherseal and general-purpose sealants, EdgeSil insulating glass sealants, and RapidStrength/SilGlaze residential glazing sealants, supported by a primer line and accessory products (reinforcing fabrics, UltraSpan membranes). Technical differentiation rests on 100% silicone chemistry rather than hybrid formulations, with claims including up to 20-year roof-coating warranties, 0.2 MPa tensile design strength in SSG4650, 96% primerless adhesion, ±25% movement capacity, and compliance with EOTA ETAG-002, EN1279, ASTM E2190/C920/C1369, NFPA 285, GB24266, and various green-building certifications.
The company sells exclusively through an authorized distributor network spanning North America, Latin America, EMEA, India/Pakistan, Southeast Asia, ANZ, Japan, and China, with regional product listings and multi-language support in nine languages. Direct-from-Momentive technical support, a Submittal Builder, AIA-approved webinars, an e-learning program, and roof-coating and structural-glazing calculators support the specification process for architects, contractors, building owners, and glass fabricators. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales to distributors at quote-based pricing with no publicly disclosed price list. The segment originated in GE's historical silicones business and was transferred to Momentive Performance Materials through a 2006 corporate restructuring, which established the current GE-trademark licensing arrangement.
GE Silicones firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- GE Silicones
- Legal name
- Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
- Website
- https://siliconeforbuilding.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- GE Silicones, a licensed brand of Momentive Performance Materials Inc., manufactures and distributes 100% silicone sealants and coatings for the global construction industry. It sells structural glazing, weatherseal, insulating glass, roof, and architectural coatings through authorized distributors serving architects, contractors, building owners, and glass fabricators.
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GE Silicones industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Construction Sealants
- NAICS
- Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)
- SIC
- Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals (IMAEABAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Construction Sealants (Joint, Façade & Perimeter) (IMADAOAB), Glazing Hardware, Sealants & Accessories (Spacers/Gaskets/Setting Blocks) (IMADAHAJ)
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Where GE Silicones is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Huntersville
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
GE Silicones business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Silicone Sealant Product Sales: Sale of 100% silicone sealants and coatings through authorized distributor network. Products include structural glazing sealants, weatherseal sealants, insulating glass sealants, roof coatings, architectural coatings, and air/water-resistive barrier coatings.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels8 records
GE Silicones product offering
Product offeringCore offering
GE Silicones manufactures and sells 100% silicone sealants and coatings for the building envelope. The portfolio spans seven product families — roof coatings (Enduris), air & water-resistive barriers (Elemax), architectural coatings (Optic/SilShield), structural silicone glazing sealants (UltraGlaze), weatherseal sealants (SilPruf and others), insulating glass sealants (EdgeSil), and residential glazing sealants (RapidStrength/SilGlaze II) — sold exclusively through a global authorized distributor network to construction professionals and project owners.
Product overview
GE Silicones (operated by Momentive Performance Materials) offers a comprehensive portfolio of 100% silicone sealants and coatings for the construction industry. The product line is organized into six core categories: (1) Air & Water-Resistive Barrier Coatings under the Elemax™ brand including the 2600 coating, 5000 Liquid Flashing, and SS Flashing; (2) Roof Coatings under the Enduris™ brand including the 3500, 3500 E+, and 3525 coatings, along with supporting products like Asphalt/Bitumen Bleed Blockers and Liquid Flashing; (3) Architectural Coatings under the Optic™ and SilShield™ brands including translucent and elastomeric coatings; (4) Structural Silicone Glazing Sealants under the UltraGlaze™ brand including SSG4000, SSG4400, SSG4600, SSG4650, SSG4800J variants; (5) Weatherseal and General Purpose Sealants under the SilPruf™, Pensil™, GlasSil™, TOSSEAL™, and SCS brands for various construction sealing applications; (6) Insulating Glass Sealants under the EdgeSil™ brand including IGS3103, IGS3559, IGS3703E, IGS3713, IGS3723, and IGS3763 variants; and (7) Residential Glazing Sealants under the RapidStrength™ and SilGlaze™ II brands. Supporting products include SS Construction Primers, RF100/RF110 Reinforcing Fabrics, and UltraSpan™ silicone membrane products. All products are backed by technical support, laboratory testing services, and extended warranties up to 20 years for roof coatings.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- UltraGlaze: Structural silicone glazing sealants including SSG4600, SSG4650, SSG4400, SSG4000, SSG4800J
- SilPruf
- Elemax
- Enduris
- Optic and SilShield
- EdgeSil
- RapidStrength and SilGlaze
Products and services
- Enduris™ Roof Coatings
Quantifiable outcome
- Roof life extension by decades with Enduris silicone coatings
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use GE Silicones
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
GE Silicones technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
GE Silicones partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- GE (Licensed Partner)coreGE Silicones operates as a licensed partner of Momentive Performance Materials, using the GE brand name under license for construction silicones. The company displays the 'GE Licensed Partner' logo on its website and marketing materials. Products are marketed under the GE Silicones and GE branded product names (GE Enduris, GE Elemax, GE UltraGlaze, GE SilPruf, etc.)
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves1 record
Expansion highlights5 records
GE Silicones competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Sika AG: Sika is a leading construction chemicals and sealants manufacturer with comparable product categories in structural glazing, weatherseal and roof waterproofing, directly competing with GE Silicones in facade and roofing specifications worldwide.
- Dow Inc. Dow is a global integrated silicone and construction-chemicals producer with overlapping 100% silicone sealant and structural glazing product lines (DOWSIL) directly competing with GE Silicones for specification share on commercial building projects.
- Shin-Etsu Chemical: Shin-Etsu is one of the world's largest silicone polymer producers with construction sealant offerings that overlap directly with GE Silicones' portfolio across structural and insulating glass applications.
- Wacker Chemie AG: Wacker is a major integrated silicone producer with construction-sealant and coating lines that compete head-to-head with GE Silicones in structural glazing, weatherseal and architectural coatings, leveraging in-house silicone polymer supply.
- Tremco Incorporated (RPM International): Tremco, part of RPM International, is a long-standing direct competitor offering construction sealants, air and water barriers, and roof coatings that overlap with the Elemax, SilPruf and Enduris product families in the commercial building envelope market.
Broad incumbents
- Henkel AG & Co. KGaA: Henkel is a global adhesives, sealants and functional coatings company whose construction sealant offerings compete with GE Silicones in commercial building envelope applications, though within a much broader consumer and industrial portfolio.
- 3M Company: 3M has a broad adhesives and sealants business including construction sealants and weatherproofing products that overlap with GE Silicones' weatherseal and structural glazing lines, though silicones are only part of 3M's much wider industrial portfolio.
- BASF SE: BASF is a global chemical major with a construction chemicals segment (including sealants and coatings) that competes with GE Silicones on weatherseal, facade restoration and architectural coatings, though silicones are a small portion of BASF's diversified portfolio.
- Bostik (Arkema): Bostik is a global adhesives and sealants manufacturer with construction sealant offerings that compete in the same weatherseal and structural glazing categories served by GE Silicones, as part of Arkema's wider specialty materials portfolio.
Emerging players
- Mapei S.p.A. Mapei is a construction chemicals specialist focused on adhesives, sealants and coatings for buildings, with growing overlap to GE Silicones in weatherseal, facade and roofing applications across Europe and the Americas.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks1 record
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
GE Silicones social profiles
Digital presenceGE Silicones compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance17 records
GE Silicones financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
GE Silicones leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
GE Silicones funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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GE Silicones M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about GE Silicones
What does GE Silicones do?
GE Silicones manufactures and sells 100% silicone sealants and coatings for the building envelope. The portfolio spans seven product families — roof coatings (Enduris), air & water-resistive barriers (Elemax), architectural coatings (Optic/SilShield), structural silicone glazing sealants (UltraGlaze), weatherseal sealants (SilPruf and others), insulating glass sealants (EdgeSil), and residential glazing sealants (RapidStrength/SilGlaze II) — sold exclusively through a global authorized distributor network to construction professionals and project owners.
Is GE Silicones a public or private company?
GE Silicones is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was GE Silicones founded?
GE Silicones was founded in -1. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is GE Silicones based?
GE Silicones is headquartered in Huntersville, United States, in the North America region.
How does GE Silicones make money?
One revenue line is on record: silicone Sealant Product Sales.
Who are GE Silicones's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Sika AG, Dow Inc., Shin-Etsu Chemical, Wacker Chemie AG and Tremco Incorporated (RPM International). Broad incumbents are Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, 3M Company, BASF SE and Bostik (Arkema). Mapei S.p.A. is listed as an emerging player.
Does GE Silicones have an API?
No public API is recorded for GE Silicones.
What industry is GE Silicones in?
GE Silicones's product category is Construction Sealants. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEABAA, Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals, with a secondary code of IMADAOAB, Construction Sealants (Joint, Façade & Perimeter). Its NAICS code is 3255 and its SIC code is 2891.