Inline & offline digital printing primers certified for use with HP Indigo presses.
Water-based overprint coatings increase durability and enhance the look & feel of inkjet-printed materials.
High-performance primers for inkjet that improve print quality & ink adhesion on film & paper.
Advanced materials designed to enhance the performance and processing of agricultural products.
Recyclable water-based coatings that confer high barrier to paper-based packaging and wraps.
Enhancing composite performance through optimized fiber-polymer interface adhesion
Water-based sizing solutions designed to optimize interfacial adhesion in composites using carbon fiber.
2030 Goals
Michelman is committed to sustaining our planet by continually reducing our footprint and bringing planet-positive solutions to the marketplace.
Sustainable Packaging
Future proofing, problem solving, and above all, collaborating. Our people, our planet, shaping the circular economy of tomorrow.
Thinking Ahead
Michelman’s water-based coatings enable recyclable, repulpable paper cups for hot beverages across global markets.
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Michem® Coat 9250 enables recyclable paper cups with improved creamer resistance and strong fiber tear on high-speed lines.
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We thank John for his leadership, insight, and lasting contributions during his nine years of service on our Board of Directors.
News (Thursday, 30 October 2025)
Michelman awarded Ellequate Bronze for fostering an inclusive, equitable, and employee-focused workplace.
Our corporate values are a testimony of our highest priorities as individuals and as a company.
Our Board Members provide expert guidance to enable global success.
Michelman's thought leadership around sustainability and the circular economy.
A Legacy of Innovation
Collaborating with like-minded partners to move industries forward.
Supporting our local communities.
Whether you are a customer or supplier, Michelman Values are at the core of our business relations.
Michelman is a global company with offices in the Americas, Asia and Europe.
Located all over the world, Michelman distribution partners have the expertise to help you win.
CINCINNATI, OH (July 03, 2008) – Michelman has announced a 15-25% price increase on coatings and additives across all product categories in the Americas region, effective July 14, 2008. According to Mr, Alan Blake, Michelman’s CFO, “Increases in the cost of our raw materials, our energy costs, and our transportation costs have been dramatic this year. The increases have been rapid and as yet, unrelenting. While these price increases are unfortunate, our entire organization is committed to continually improving our world-class products and services. We will also continue to provide those products and services at competitive prices.” About Michelman Michelman is a global manufacturer of performance-enhancing barrier, functional, and decorative coatings for flexible film packaging, paperboard, and corrugated boxes; and additives and modifiers for many industries including coatings, inks, composites, and construction products. Michelman Global Headquarters 9080 Shell Road Cincinnati, OH 45236 1-800-333-1723 (US & Canada); (513) 793-7766 (Worldwide) (513) 793-2504 (Fax) www.michem.com