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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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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Michem® Coat 9250 enables recyclable paper cups with improved creamer resistance and strong fiber tear on high-speed lines.
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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 (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…
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…