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
Plastic is often the best option for packaging due to its light weight and high barrier, helping avoid food waste.
News (Thursday, 29 February 2024)
Unleashing the full potential of digital, sustainable print practices, and regulatory considerations for flexible packaging.
News (Thursday, 18 January 2024)
Michelman earns recognition, across the globe, for maintaining a nurturing workplace culture that supports personal growth and development.
News (Thursday, 11 January 2024)
Michelman’s commitment to volunteerism and charitable giving results in multiple United Way Awards.
Our corporate values are a testimony of our highest priorities as individuals and as a company.
We view science as a force for positive change and central to our purpose of Innovating a Sustainable Future.
We are proud members of the following industry trade associations and organizations.
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, 13 January 2011)
Mr. Michael Kramer has been named Chemical Specialties R&D Manager. Kramer will be responsible for the global chemical specialties R&D acti…
News (Tuesday, 16 November 2010)
HP Indigo approved DigiPrime 6029 primer is designed for the WS6000 digital press and produces superior ink transfer, ink adhesion and rub r…
News (Monday, 27 September 2010)
Nomar is a water based, repulpable coating that is applied to the inside of packaging containers to prevent abrasion between the package and…
News (Friday, 27 August 2010)
With business volumes rebounding sharply this year, Michelman has added new reactor capacity at its Cincinnati, Ohio headquarters. The compa…
News (Thursday, 19 August 2010)
Michelman continues to aggressively ramp up its presence in the Pacific Rim with key hires and promotion. Seasoned veterans Shenglan Cheng, …
News (Wednesday, 28 July 2010)
Management team expanded at Asia Pacific operation. Industry veterans Michael Heng, Allan Low and George Lim expected to bolster Michelman 
News (Tuesday, 6 July 2010)
Michem® Flex P1883 is a water-based extrusion primer that provides strong adhesion to aluminum foil and paper, bonds well to extrusion coat…
News (Wednesday, 9 June 2010)
Michem Lube 190 is an anionic polyethylene wax emulsion additive that significantly improves the mar and scratch resistance, and water repel…
News (Friday, 7 May 2010)
Michem Emulsion 62330 produces excellent water repellency when added to varnishes, architectural paints, stains and sealants, without affect…
News (Monday, 19 April 2010)
Michem Emulsion 47950 is an anti-graffiti coating additive that provides water repellency and anti-blocking. It is used as a surface modifie…