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Leading for Innovation

Leading for Innovation

  • Rick Michelman
  • Michelman

Innovation at Michelman is unique; we do it highly collaboratively, both with outside partners and within Michelman, using the three elements of creativity, connection, and execution as drivers. Furthermore, innovation doesn’t happen by accident; it begins with leadership.

Michelman is a people-first, purpose-driven, Evergreen® family business built for long-term sustainability. We are a global developer and manufacturer of specialized sustainable chemistry used in agricultural and architectural coatings, digital printing, foodservice packaging, and advanced composites for automotive and aerospace. And innovation is central to who we are; our purpose is Innovating a Sustainable Future. So, what does this look like?

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