History
The ability to apply unique technologies put Michelman on the map, and is making us a world leader today
In the 1950s, we survived by knocking on doors and inventing solutions to the challenges we found. To offer corrugators a wax alternative, we developed water-based, repulpable coatings in the ‘60s. In the decades that followed, we discovered wax advances that could enhance product performance in many other industries. That ability to organize quickly around a new idea became part of the company culture, and is more important today than ever.Our passion has always been developing technologies that add value to customers’ products. Now, after a half-century of steady growth, we’re in a position to speed things up. As a privately held company, we have the freedom to invest aggressively in talent and technology. Some of the best minds in the business have left big-name competitors for our entrepreneurial environment.
Change is built into Michelman DNA. To learn how our adaptability can help you thrive, contact Michelman today.
- 1949 :: Founded in Cincinnati by Joe and Freeda Michelman
- 1963 :: Developed Resisto Coat™, first water-based coating for corrugated industry
- 1968 :: Developed Michem® Lube 511, first nanoscale emulsion of paraffin wax for water resistance
- 1972 :: Developed Michem® Lube 160, first carnauba wax emulsion for mobility, slip and anti-block
- 1984 :: Developed Michem® Prime, first primer and heat-seal coating for flexible packaging
- 1990 :: Expanded production to Europe
- 1995 :: Developed solventborne Michem® Dispersion surface modifiers
- 1997 :: Expanded production to Asia
- 2003 :: Developed DigiPrime®, water-based digital printing primer
- 2004 :: Expanded technical service to China
- 2007 :: Luxembourg office opens to support Europe and Asia growth
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