Michelman Adds New Territory Manager to Focus on Industry Leaders in Paper and Printing Markets


CINCINNATI, OH (April 14, 2011) - Michelman continues adding depth to its staff with the hiring of Mr. Mike Bracken as North America Territory Manager. Mr. Bracken will focus on the needs of key Michelman customers including industry leaders in the areas of paper converting, paper coating, and printing.

Most recently, Bracken was managing the prepress and coatings operation at Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation, where his responsibilities included the coordination of customer trials, and the management of all aspects of offline coating, graphic design and ink systems. Mr. Bracken brings a total of 25 years of experience in the paper and graphics arts coatings business.

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Michelman is a global developer of water-based barrier and functional coatings for flexible film packaging, paperboard, and corrugated cartons; and water-based surface modifiers, additives and polymers for numerous industries including wood care, industrial coatings, inks, fibers, composites, and construction products. Michelman serves its multinational and regional customers with production facilities in the U.S., Europe and Singapore, and a worldwide network of highly trained field technical support personnel.

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