With more than 30 years in the field, United States Coating manufactures water-based varnishes and coatings for printing and packaging, alongside UV coatings and process-free printing plates. Its Hydro-Coat® barrier products are designed to replace polyethylene layers in recyclable packaging, while the company also develops custom formulations when an existing product does not fit the job. United States Coating is part of DB Group, a coatings and printing organization operating across the Americas.
Magnum Inks & CoatingsFrom its Ohio base, Magnum Inks & Coatings manufactures water-based printing inks and coatings for packaging, commercial printing, and other industrial applications. The ink-manufacturing division of Magnum Manufacturing combines an in-house laboratory with custom formulation and quantitative color matching, helping printers address specific press, substrate, and performance needs. Its U.S.-made lineup also includes specialty products such as the Envy™ envelope ink system and VioClean™ ink dissolver, while the ReInk™ program recycles customers’ excess inks and coatings.MIDDLETOWN, OH
MichelmanMichelman develops and manufactures specialty water-based chemistry that helps industry make more sustainable packaging, coatings, digital prints, and fiber-reinforced composites. Founded on 75 years of water-based coating expertise, the privately held company combines global production in North America, Europe, and Asia with application centers such as its Mumbai packaging incubator and Cincinnati composites collaboration center. Its work ranges from recyclable hot-cup coatings to tailored fiber sizings for carbon-fiber applications.BLUE ASH, OH
U-C CoatingsFounded in 1971 as Upson Chemical by Gerard E. “Red” Murray, Buffalo-based U-C Coatings manufactures protective coatings and restoration materials for wood, lumber and concrete. Its industrial roots include ANCHORSEAL® end-grain sealers and GEMPAINT® lumber-branding paint, while an in-house Eco Chemical laboratory develops custom coating solutions with customers. The company’s portfolio has expanded through acquisitions including Seal-Once, Eco Chemical, Abatron and Color Putty, and its products are made in the USA.BUFFALO, NY
Sinkro CorporationSinkro Corporation develops and manufactures flexographic and gravure inks and coatings for the printing and packaging industries. The company describes its work as an independent, science-led continuation of Scottish innovation, with product development conducted alongside customers, end users, suppliers, and universities. Its ink systems include options formulated for recyclable packaging applications.CINCINNATI, OH