Michelman Keeps Eye on Future with New Chemical Specialties R&D Manager

April 14, 2011 - PRLog -- CINCINNATI, OH – Michelman is pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. Michael Kramer as its Chemical Specialties R&D Manager.  Kramer will be based at the company’s headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio, and will be responsible for the global chemical specialties R&D activities, including project and technology leadership, technical service, and laboratory management.  He will also serve on the company’s technology leadership team.

Kramer earned a Ph.D. in Polymer Science from the University of Southern Mississippi and has over 15 years of technology experience in the specialty chemical industry, including experience in radiation-curable and water-based technology, industrial coatings, powder coatings, pressure-sensitive adhesives, and printing inks.

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Michelman is a global manufacturer of performance-enhancing barrier, functional, and decorative coatings for flexible film packaging, paperboard, and corrugated boxes; and additives and modifiers for industries including coatings, inks, and composites.