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
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 (Thursday, 11 March 2021)
In its continuing effort to enable more sustainable packaging solutions for the Circular Economy, Michelman has expanded its network by join…
News (Wednesday, 10 March 2021)
Oliver Kalmes, one of our resident experts on paper recycling, explains the advantages of polymer coatings and what happens to them in a paper mill.
News (Tuesday, 29 September 2020)
Michelman held its 9th Annual Commitment to Community Day on September 25, 2020. Even in a global pandemic, over 400 associates safely volun…
News (Tuesday, 1 September 2020)
HydraBan® was used to enhance the performance of lightweight beds created by Indian-based Aryan Paper Group, who has taken an active role i…
News (Tuesday, 18 August 2020)
Michelman invests in its Fibers & Composites business by adding new associates to anticipate and serve its customers’ needs in Reinforced …
News (Thursday, 6 August 2020)
Three Michelman high-performance coatings for packaging have been certified by Biodegradable Products Institute as compostable products.
News (Tuesday, 7 July 2020)
Michelman to feature innovative packaging coating solutions including barrier and functional coatings for paper, film and foil, PFAS-free, r…
News (Monday, 22 June 2020)
Michelman adds new associates to help guide its continued success in the digital printing, flexible packaging, paper converting, and corruga…
News (Thursday, 21 May 2020)
Michelman hires Ralph Giammarco as Global Business Development & Applications Director for Printing & Packaging to lead and expand digital, …
News (Friday, 17 April 2020)
Michelman joins the 4evergreen Alliance sponsored by CEPI to promote the benefits of fibre-based packaging, design for recyclability, and de…