# Momentive buys Sibelco's spherical alumina and silica businesses

Momentive has acquired Sibelco's spherical alumina and spherical silica businesses, adding new spherical powders to its product mix for growth opportunities in the EV market.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2024-10-30
- Status: completed
- Products: spherical alumina, spherical silica
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Sibelco](https://endata.com/companies/29042.md) (target)
- [Momentive](https://endata.com/companies/34816.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [adhesivesmag.com](https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/topic/2641-mergers-acquisitions?page=11), 2024-11-06: "In adding new spherical powders to its product mix, Momentive anticipates growth opportunities within the EV market and other markets facing significant power electronics performance challenges."

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