Ginger Cushing Appointed to AIMCAL Board of Directors

CINCINNATI, OH (January 15, 2015) – Ms. Ginger Cushing, Global Sales Manager, Packaging at Michelman has been appointed to the board of directors at the Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL), by AIMCAL President Mr. Dan Bemi.  Active with AIMCAL in the United States and Europe, she has written and delivered numerous technical papers for conferences, short courses and symposia around the world.

Ms. Cushing joined Michelman in 2007, and is responsible for growing worldwide business for water based coatings for food packaging.  She began her career as a research chemist, and has held management positions in R&D, technical support and sales.  Ginger holds a Master of Science in polymer chemistry from NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering, Brooklyn, NY, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT.

Ms. Cushing is also active with TAPPI, where she has served as a division chair and was honored with the organization’s Division Leadership and Service Award. In addition to her professional duties, Cushing volunteers with hospice patients and enjoys playing golf.

About Michelman

Michelman is a global developer and manufacturer of environmentally friendly advanced materials for industry. Michelman’s water-based surface modifiers, additives and polymers add value in a wide range of applications including wood care, floor care, industrial coatings, paints, varnishes, inks, fibers, composites, and construction products. As an innovator in the development of barrier and functional coatings, and digital printing press primers, Michelman adds value to consumer and industrial packaging, labels and commercially printed materials. Michelman serves its multinational and regional customers with production facilities in North America, Europe and Asia; product development and technical service centers in several major global markets; and a worldwide team of highly trained business development personnel.