CINCINNATI – Michelman has acquired its long-time sales and service partner, Supack International P/L, making it an integral part of Michelman India. Michelman India is dedicated to the development of the Indian market, with an immediate focus on the growing printing and packaging sector. The company also has expansion plans to service other coatings and manufacturing industries that Michelman supports worldwide.

Appointed as Co-Directors of Michelman India are Pankaj Shah, Supack’s founder, and Steven Wong, Michelman’s VP/Managing Director, Asia Pacific. With the Supack acquisition, the Mumbai-based Michelman India hosts a business center, laboratory, and an experienced team of sales, technical service, and business operations personnel. By keeping the existing team intact, customers will experience a seamless continuation of business and technical services.

The facility’s laboratory has been equipped recently with several product testing capabilities for packaging, printing and coating applications. With this direct and increased physical presence in India, customers can expect Michelman to quickly develop innovative technologies for the Indian market.