Michelman will present its latest innovations in water-based primers and barrier coatings at LOUPE Americas 2026, from September 15 to 17 at Chicago, the US. The focus will be its collaboration with HP Industrial Print, as well as solutions for sustainable labels and packaging.

Digitally printed bio-based compostable barrier paper from collaboration between Michelman and HP Industrial Print.

Complete DigiPrime portfolio of print-receptive primers

Featured at Michelman’s stand will be the complete DigiPrime portfolio of print-receptive primers. DigiPrime provides press owners with proven solutions for a wide range of applications on HP Indigo Digital Presses.

The newest addition to the family is DigiPrime Vision 9200, an in-line primer for high-performance labels for use with HP Indigo 6K+ and 8K Digital Presses. This flagship primer delivers increased water and chemical resistance, as well as significant performance enhancements in media gamut and maintenance.

More sustainable coating solutions at Michelman’s stand

At its stand, Michelman will also display more sustainable coating solutions, including two new bio-based, plastic-free barrier coatings designed for use in retail food packaging, Nuvita Life 4002 & 4605.

A heat seal and topcoat, respectively, these coatings are designed to support alignment with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs in the Americas, such as California SB 54, as well as the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) and Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) in the EU.

Expert discussion on digital print

Jan Denies, Global Account Manager for Digital Printing, will present "Unleashing the Full Potential of Digital Print" on LOUPE’s Spotlight Stage.

This educational session will explore the forces pushing for greater sustainability in packaging, and how aqueous coatings are allowing converters and brands to shift more packaging to paper and mono-material film structures.