Michelman appoints new chemical specialties R&D manager

CINCINNATI, OH, Jan. 17, 2011 (Press Release) - 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.