You need a high-performing sustainable packaging solution that’s right for you. Let’s build it together.

Low oxygen and moisture vapor transmission rates, water, oil, and grease resistance, compatibility with existing recycling streams—the right Michelman coating system is the key to creating packaging structures that measure up against the tough performance criteria and authentic sustainability that consumers demand.

So, tell us what your sustainability and performance goals are, and we’ll help you design the right solution. And leverage our value chain partnerships to align everyone—converters, material suppliers, OEMs—on developing your production-ready packaging structure.

The value chain is changing, regulations are shifting, and costs are rising. We’ll partner with you to navigate it all. Starting with your packaging's coating system.

When you work with Michelman, sustainability is the goal, not an added bonus.

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You can optimize the performance of any substrate with the right coatings.

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High oxygen barrier in a recyclable metallized PE structure? Yes, it’s possible.

Achieve high oxygen, moisture vapor, and mineral oil barrier performance with low coat weights using Michem® Flex B3530 metallization primer
Compatible with a wide range of films, including PE, BOPP, and PET

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Improved OTR, MVTR, OGR, adhesion promotion, and print receptivity in a single, water-based coating? Yes, it’s possible.

Achieve excellent oxygen barrier, as well as good oil and grease resistance, with Michem® Flex B1002
Create an ideal barrier against mineral oils while maintaining a smooth, pinhole-free surface for strong adhesion on porous substrates

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Water, oil, and grease resistance, plus moisture vapor and surface protection in a single, recyclable topcoat? Yes, it’s possible.

Achieve water and grease resistance, as well as excellent MVTR properties on kraft liner and other substrates with VaporCoat®
Inhibit contaminants ordinarily found in recycled paper from migrating into packaged dry food

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We’ll meet you where you are.

Whether you’re just starting your sustainable packaging journey, or are working toward the next step-change improvement, bring us in to help you connect the dots between goals, materials, equipment, and suppliers. We’ll collaborate with your existing partners, and can recommend others when needed.

Compliance across many regions.

With how rapidly regulations change, just deciding where to start can be challenging. That’s why we have a first-class regulatory group spanning three continents to anticipate and interpret changes to help set your final packaging structure up for success through the compliance process.

Expertise that scales globally.

You’ll navigate the value chain with ease with Michelman in your corner. Our team is big enough to provide worldwide support, but agile enough to tailor solutions to your needs.

The road to more sustainable packaging is long. Here are a few bumps we can help you avoid.

Obtaining the right certifications can be complicated.

In addition to in-house and third-party testing, we're investing in recyclability and compostability certifications for representative coatings when used with typical substrates. So while we can't guarantee certification of your finished article, you can move forward with confidence.

Existing production methods and new materials don’t always mix.

But that shouldn’t derail your project. Fortunately, our experts regularly work with converters and OEMs to identify and adapt the right materials to work with existing equipment or suggest modifications to your production process to help you achieve your goals.

Balancing improved performance with greater circularity is challenging.

Higher barrier performance, direct food contact, certified recyclability...these can seem like competing goals, and what's possible—and practical—is constantly evolving. By understanding the links between new developments in the market (like PHA films) and performance, our experts can develop solutions to help you achieve the right balance.

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Let’s design the just-right packaging structure for your goals.

You need a commercially viable solution that works for your sustainability goals, your region, and your performance requirements. Michelman is the right partner to provide the coating solutions—supported by decades of application, formulation, and regulatory expertise—you need to get there.

So, let’s talk about your sustainable packaging goals. Fill out the form and we’ll get back to you within five business days.