As a family company that spans several generations, Roland Coatings has spent the last four decades building its reputation as a leading provider of custom food-safe coatings for the food packaging industry. Based in Orange County, California, our experienced team has the necessary resources and skills to develop and manufacture performance-driven, biodegradable coatings that meet the specific needs of our clients.
We encourage you to take a moment to learn more about us and our affiliation with AIB International and the Sustainable Packaging Coalition.
Company History
Hank “Roland” Johnson has always been passionate about chemical engineering and business management. After graduating from college and serving in the U.S. military, Hank started his professional career at IBM. He then launched Merit Ink & Coating with bi-coastal facilities in Atlanta and Los Angeles to sell coatings and inks for the rapidly growing consumables and packaging sector.
In 2010, Hank founded Roland Coatings to focus solely on the food packaging sector. He began to notice a growing interest in eco-friendly food packaging, and in 2019, he founded Roland Coatings to provide an environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative for consumers. Roland Coatings has since become more than just a print and converter supplier, working diligently with clients to achieve sustainable growth while fueling genuine innovation.
Today, younger, eco-conscious consumers actively seek out sustainable packaging options from trusted brands like ours. In response to this growing demand, Roland Coatings developed a pro-compostable coating for thermal labels in 2022. These self-cleaning, linerless labels have met the needs of retail, healthcare, and food and beverage industries, providing an ideal solution for brands wanting to pursue sustainable packaging.
Meet The Team
Hank Johnson
Throughout his career, Hank Johnson has focused his efforts on advancements in inks and coatings for the packaging and consumables markets. Leveraging his chemical engineering education and successful business management background, Hank has evolved with the larger industry, helping to develop security inks for packaging integrity, thermal-reactive inks and coatings, and more.
When not at the office, Hank enjoys sipping a glass of wine and spending quality time with Billie Jo, his loyal Golden Retriever.
Michelle Conard
In 2020, Hank’s daughter, Michelle, officially joined the Roland Coatings team. From her humble beginnings working with her father, Michelle has fond memories of spending her summers during college in Atlanta preparing drawdowns for the Merit Ink & Coating laboratories. After graduating from college, Michelle spent several years spearheading the company’s first certification process for ISO 9001. Her communications and environmental science background helped Roland Coatings build a product portfolio with greater sustainability, marketing to a more diverse clientele.
Michelle enjoys watching movies, spending time with her family, reading history books, and hiking with her Australian Cattle Dog, Luna.
Industries and Applications of Industrial Transformers
AIB International
Since 2015, Roland Coatings has been audited by AIB International to align with their Consolidated Standards for Food Contact Packaging Manufacturing Facilities. Working with the group allows us to positively impact the food supply chain through initiatives that include:
- Promoting food integrity
- Fostering continuous education
- Helping customers navigate the complexities of the food packaging industry
Sustainable Packaging Coalition
The Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) aims to help its members collaborate, educate, and take action to create sustainable packaging solutions. The membership-based organization works across the packaging value chain, and as such, SPC is able to work harmoniously to create actionable outputs for sustainable packaging alternatives. While every collaborative may have a unique objective, the ultimate goal is to help SPC members identify and navigate opportunities for addressing the common challenges associated with sustainable packaging.
Since 2021, Roland Coatings has been an active SPC member and their Compostable Packaging Collaborative working group.
Partner With Roland Coatings
At Roland Coatings, we have been formulating and producing specialty coatings for almost half a century. Over the years, our extensive product profile has included:
- Food-safe coatings
- Security coatings and inks
- Specialty inks
Since 2011, our company has focused solely on providing our clientele with food-safe, sustainable coatings. With a strong innovative and entrepreneurial history, we are well-positioned to accommodate the many industries we serve as sustainable packaging regulations become more commonplace.
Contact us today to learn how the experienced team at Roland Coatings can help you develop a sustainable packaging solution that meets the specific needs of your project.
