Motivated by unwavering values, and ingrained with a passion for environmentally conscious innovation, we help companies around the globe succeed. Michelman's compelling combination of world-class talent and specialty chemistries helps our customers excel in the diverse range of markets they serve with sustainable and responsible solutions.
As a global developer and manufacturer of environmentally-friendly advanced materials for industry, we offer solutions for the coatings, printing & packaging, and fibers & composites markets. Our innovative surface additives and polymeric binders are used by leading manufacturers around the world to enhance performance attributes and add value in applications including wood and floor care products, metal and industrial coatings, paints, varnishes, inks, and fiber sizings for composites. Our global network of technology and business professionals anticipates industry trends and engages with our customers to discuss how they can apply them for their future success.
Michelman is well known as an expert in the development of barrier and functional coatings, as well as digital printing-press primers and OPVs that are used in the production of consumer and industrial packaging, paper products, labels, and commercially printed materials. We offer industry-leading solutions that allow our customers to apply these products in a broad array of end-use applications.
We maintain production facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia, product development and technical service centers in several major global markets, and a worldwide team of highly-trained business development personnel.
Our corporate values are a testimony of our highest priorities as individuals and as a company.
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We take active roles in many industry trade associations and organizations.
Whether you are a customer or supplier, Michelman Values are at the core of our business relations.
As Michelman works on innovating a sustainable future, we continue to push towards solutions that benefit both people and the planet. Read about some of the ways Michelman is Thinking Ahead.
Thinking Ahead
The packaging industry must adopt more sustainable practices to combat the significant and growing impact of packaging waste.
Thinking Ahead
Improved end-of-life options must be considered from the outset of the package design process, prioritizing finding new ways to create susta…
Thinking Ahead
Plastic is often the best option for packaging due to its light weight and high barrier, helping avoid food waste.
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News (Tuesday, 22 April 2025)
This Earth Day, we're happy to share we're using 100% renewable energy and cutting emissions for more sustainable production.
News (Wednesday, 12 February 2025)
The 70-ft line consists of equipment contributed by Michelman and enables hands-on training for composite engineers.
News (Tuesday, 21 January 2025)
Collaboration with FibreCoat leads to basalt fiber for EMI, RFI shielding, and thermal management applications.