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, 7 May 2026)
Fiber-based materials, bio-based coatings, and coating line expertise yield SUPD‑compliant packaging concepts with strong barrier performance.
News (Thursday, 30 April 2026)
Nuvita® Life coatings enhance barrier performance and support recyclability & compostability for paper-based retail food packaging.
News (Thursday, 19 March 2026)
Michelman and partners are making improved circularity more accessible to brands.
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 operates global locations, innovation and technical centers, and manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia. Explore regional offices and contact details for Michelman locations serving the Americas, EMEA, China, India, Asia Pacific, and Belgium.
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 (Wednesday, 22 March 2023)
Water-based coatings enable brands and converters to improve OTR, MVTR, and OGR for flexible packaging.
News (Thursday, 2 March 2023)
Rick Michelman discusses aligning corporate culture around sustainable innovation, measuring progress, and regulatory compliance.
News (Tuesday, 21 February 2023)
Dr. Portia Yarborough, CSSO, will lead sustainability initiatives throughout Michelman and the industries we serve.
News (Tuesday, 8 November 2022)
Kreg Keesee Joins Roundtable Discussion with U.S. Department of State Assistant Secretary Mr. Ramin Toloui.
News (Tuesday, 25 October 2022)
We welcome Dr. Chuck Xu to our Board of Directors. His deep general management and M&A expertise will help guide our ongoing growth.
News (Thursday, 13 October 2022)
We are grateful for Jerry’s insights and business acumen over the past 38 years. His contributions have helped Michelman prosper.
News (Tuesday, 11 October 2022)
Use either a complete PE barrier alternative to nonrecyclable metallized film or a paper-based packaging solution for your flexible packaging needs.
News (Wednesday, 24 August 2022)
Visit booth 3136 in Chicago and see our industry-leading solutions for HP Indigo and Inkjet printing platforms.
News (Tuesday, 16 August 2022)
While fiber sizing accounts for a small percent of the finished product, it has a significant impact on the final properties of composites.
News (Sunday, 10 July 2022)
The Pulp and Paper Times discusses how Michelman coatings play a vital role in building sustainable and recyclable packaging structures to e…