Michelman Hires New Group Director for Printing & Packaging Group

CINCINNATI, OH (March 24, 2015) – Michelman is pleased to announce the hiring of Bill Magee, as Group Director, Printing & Packaging.  The Printing & Packaging Group is one of three Michelman Global Strategic Business Groups that were formed in January of 2015 as the company improved and streamlined its organizational structure. 

According to Mr. Steve Shifman, President and CEO at Michelman, “Bill has a rich background and extensive global experience in our industry.  He will be responsible for improving the customer experience by creating sustainable expansion within the Group, along product, market, technology and geographical dimensions.”  

Mr. Magee was most recently with the H.B. Fuller Company, where he held the position of Business Unit Director – Emulsion Polymers.  Over the past 25 years, he has served in numerous global leadership roles at companies including Monsanto, Solutia, Rohm & Haas, and Dow Chemical.  He attended Purdue University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, and a Master’s degree in Management. 

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.