Chemical Specialties R&D Manager

Thursday, 13 January 2011


Michelman Keeps Eye on Future with New Chemical Specialties R&D Manager

CINCINNATI, OH (January 13, 2011) – Michelman is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Michael Kramer as its Chemical Specialties R&D Manager. Kramer will be based at the company’s headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio, and will be responsible for the global chemical specialties R&D activities, including project and technology leadership, technical service, and laboratory management. He will also serve on the company’s technology leadership team.

Kramer earned a Ph.D. in Polymer Science from the University of Southern Mississippi and has over 15 years of technology experience in the specialty chemical industry, including experience in radiation-curable and water-based technology, industrial coatings, powder coatings, pressure-sensitive adhesives, and printing inks.

About Michelman
Michelman is a global developer of water-based barrier and functional coatings for flexible film packaging, paperboard, and corrugated cartons; and water-based surface modifiers, additives and polymers for numerous industries including wood care, industrial coatings, inks, fibers, composites, and construction products. Michelman serves its multinational and regional customers with production facilities in the U.S., Europe and Singapore, and a worldwide network of highly trained field technical support personnel.

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