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.
News (Thursday, 6 November 2025)
Michem® Coat 9250 enables recyclable paper cups with improved creamer resistance and strong fiber tear on high-speed lines.
News (Tuesday, 4 November 2025)
Michelman was featured by Texpertise Network for sustainable innovation in the textile industry with our PFAS-free Unyte® coatings.
News (Friday, 31 October 2025)
We thank John for his leadership, insight, and lasting contributions during his nine years of service on our Board of Directors.
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
Supporting our local communities.
Collaborating with like-minded partners to move industries forward.
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, 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…
News (Friday, 14 June 2019)
Michelman will introduce visitors to the JEC Forum Chicago Conference & Business Meetings (booth #113) to its portfolio of fiber sizing solu…
News (Wednesday, 15 May 2019)
Michelman showcasing low VOC wood treatment additives at Eastern Coatings Show May 13-15, 2019. Michem® Wood Coating solutions raise the …
News (Tuesday, 14 May 2019)
Michelman is excited about India’s future. We are committed to India for the long-term offering India's packaging industry a sustainable future.