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.
Download our ebook: Covering innovations in packaging design and sustainable packaging materials and technologies, this ebook helps to expla…
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
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 (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…
News (Tuesday, 16 March 2010)
Michem Flex Primers are water-based primers for converters of paper, film and foil flexible packaging. Michem Flex P1852 grade produces stro…
News (Monday, 8 March 2010)
Due to rising raw material costs, Michelman has announced a price increase on paper coatings in the Americas region effective April 5, 2010.…
News (Wednesday, 24 February 2010)
Michelman will be exhibiting at booth #1114 at the American Coating Show, April 13 - 15 in Charlotte, NC.