Our water-based flexible packaging coating solutions include functional coatings; extrusion primers; additives; and thermal transfer printing release enhancers. Since developing our first water-based coating for paper, film and foil substrates over two decades ago, we have become a trusted, global partner for leading flexible packaging producers.

In today’s fast-changing, consumer-driven packaging market, technical expertise is more important than ever. We have a long record of developing innovative products that meet environmental and performance challenges, food compliance regulations, and that help our customers win in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
We offer solutions for:

Michelman flexible packaging coating solutions are suitable for virtually any type of substrate, including, but not limited to:

  • Paper
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Polyethylene (LDPE, LLDPE, MDPE, HDPE)
  • Cast Polypropylene (CPP)
  • Oriented Polypropylene (OPP)
  • Polyester (PET)
  • Polyamide (PA)
  • Cellophane (Cello)
  • Polylactic Acid (PLA)
  • Metalized films
  • Printed films