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.
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Thinking Ahead
Michelman’s water-based coatings enable recyclable, repulpable paper cups for hot beverages across global markets.
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Michelman and partners are making improved circularity more accessible to brands.
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Hydrosize® 1202 provides a single sizing solution for different fiber types and formats.
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DigiPrime® Vision 9200 is a seamable primer with water & chemical resistance, ideal for both shrink sleeves and high-performance labels.
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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.
News (Thursday, 17 October 2019)
Michelman to highlight low VOC surface modifiers for exterior wood coatings and sealants and present on protective metal coatings at Western…
News (Monday, 7 October 2019)
Michelman is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jason Wise as the company's new Chief Financial Officer.
News (Tuesday, 24 September 2019)
Michelman's 8th annual Commitment to Community Day was held on September 6, 2019. Associates across the globe volunteered their time at a v…
News (Thursday, 19 September 2019)
Michelman is featuring a selection of water-based in-line and off-line primers, and overprint varnishes at the 40th-anniversary edition of L…
News (Thursday, 12 September 2019)
Michelman will showcase its JetPrime® water-based primer for high-speed inkjet printing applications at Labelexpo Europe. This technology…
News (Tuesday, 20 August 2019)
Michelman, a bronze sponsor, will exhibit at Coating Trends & Technologies in Rosemont, Illinois September 10-11, 2019. Sustainable waterb…
News (Thursday, 8 August 2019)
Michelman, known in the fibers and composites industry as the interface experts, will feature its Hydrosize® Carbon family of products at b…
News (Wednesday, 3 July 2019)
Michelman will introduce ExpoACCCSA 2019 attendees to a selection of sustainable, waterborne functional coating solutions for paper and corr…
News (Friday, 28 June 2019)
Michelman is pleased to announce that President and CEO, Steve Shifman, has been elected Board Chair of the United Way of Greater Cincinnati…
News (Wednesday, 19 June 2019)
Michelman to highlight its industry-leading, innovative line of sustainable DigiPime® primers and DigiGuard® OPVs for use with HP Indigo p…