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.
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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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Fiber-based materials, bio-based coatings, and coating line expertise yield SUPD‑compliant packaging concepts with strong barrier performance.
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Nuvita® Life coatings enhance barrier performance and support recyclability & compostability for paper-based retail food packaging.
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Michelman and partners are making improved circularity more accessible to brands.
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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.
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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 (Monday, 20 April 2015)
Michelman, a global developer and manufacturer of water-based coatings, surface additives and polymers will be conducting five product prese…
News (Thursday, 16 April 2015)
Michelman has hired Mr. Bill Magee, as Group Director, Printing & Packaging. The Printing & Packaging Group is one of three Strategic Busine…
News (Tuesday, 7 April 2015)
Michelman has introduced DigiPrime 680, a new HP-recommended DigiPrime digital press primer. DigiPrime 680 is formulated for use with the HP…
News (Monday, 6 April 2015)
Michelman selected to elite, 122-member consortium that will make up the new Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IAC…
News (Wednesday, 1 April 2015)
Mr. John Homoelle, Director of New Technology & Regulatory Affairs at Michelman, will be one of the presenters at the TechConnect World Inno…
News (Wednesday, 25 February 2015)
Softak is a water-based coating that increases the coefficient of friction of paper, corrugated and linerboard. It can prevent slippage of p…
News (Tuesday, 24 February 2015)
Michelman will feature DigiPrime 4453 primer for use on Xeikon digital presses at the Xeikon Café, from March 10-12, 2015 in Antwerp, Belgi…
News (Thursday, 19 February 2015)
Michelman will feature DigiPrime 050 and DigiPrime 060, two primers formulated for the HP Indigo 20000 and 30000 digital presses at DScoop X…
News (Tuesday, 10 February 2015)
Michelman will exhibit in Hall 7.3, Booth M3 at the 2015 JEC Europe Composites Show being held in Paris, France from March 10-12, 2015. Hyd…
News (Monday, 2 February 2015)
Michelman, a global manufacturer of water-based barrier and functional coatings and print receptive primers used by leading paper mills arou…