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.
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, 24 January 2008)
Michem® Guard 349 and 350 are two new wax dispersions ideal for imparting a gloss-matting effect to most aqueous coatings and varnishes. T…
News (Tuesday, 15 January 2008)
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News (Friday, 11 January 2008)
Michelman has strengthened its executive leadership team, hiring Mr. Alan Blake as CFO and Vice President, Finance. Blake's initial priorit…
News (Sunday, 2 December 2007)
Effective December 21, paper coating product prices will rise on an average of 4-6% in the Americas region. Affected products include Coati…
News (Monday, 15 October 2007)
Michelman strengthens its global supply chain efficiency by naming Laurie Thomas to the position of Vice President, Supply Chain, with respo…
News (Friday, 5 October 2007)
Mr. Marco Juarez has been selected as Territory Manager-Mexico, for the companys paper coatings business unit. His unique combination of e…
News (Tuesday, 11 September 2007)
ColorCoat is a water-based, repulpable coating for use on corrugated packaging, boxes and displays which can be formulated to the customer's…
News (Monday, 20 August 2007)
HP Indigo recommends DigiPrime® 5000 to replace Topaz 17. DigiPrimes longer product and shelf life, produces outstanding Indigo ink trans…
News (Thursday, 2 August 2007)
SofTak® 326, Michelman's newest non-skid coating, is ideal for use on slip/tier sheets, where it will reduce or eliminate product slippage…
News (Monday, 9 July 2007)
Michelman promotes Chris Coyne to Business Manager, Paper & Flexible Packaging in Europe. Coyne previously held the position of Senior Acco…