Michelman recently announced the hiring of Michael Kramer to the position of Chemical Specialties R&D manager. Kramer, who will be based at the company’s headquarters, will be responsible for 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 doctorate in polymer science from the University of Southern Mississippi and has over 15 years of technology experience in the specialty chemical industry.

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