Michelman Mourns Passing of Former President and Chairman Philip S. Cohen
According to Michelman, Phil Cohen was a visionary who foresaw the importance of sustainability and introduced water-based chemistry to the company in the 1950s.
Philip S. Cohen, former president and chairman of Michelman, passed away on May 3, 2019, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Affectionately known to all as Phil, he served an active role in the company from 1956 until the early 2000s. According to Michelman, he was a visionary who foresaw the importance of sustainability and introduced water-based chemistry to the company in the 1950s, which has been the cornerstone of Michelman’s business for nearly 70 years.
Reportedly a pioneer in the corrugated industry, he facilitated the manufacturing of Resisto Coat™ wax emulsions for water beading and non-abrasion on corrugate. He understood the “Voice of the Customer” before it became a popular term, and Michelman’s most long-lasting innovations grew out of his effort to continually provide more value to the organization’s customers.