Leaders in waxes, adhesives and coatings

with a history of looking ahead

Our DNA

Paramelt is a global leader in specialty waxes, adhesives and coatings. For more than 125 years we are essentially wax formulators and are an independent, privately owned company.
Paramelt heritage

Paramelt
Dutch, since 1898
revenue 2024: €265 mln
# employees 2024: 490
owned by Ter Group

Ter Group
German, since 1908
revenue 2024: €920 mln
# employees 2024: 1105
owned by Westphal family

As the recognized wax specialists, we harbor industry experts and rank # 1 or 2 positions in our core markets. We continue to invest in process technology leadership and consolidation in these core wax markets and grow by offering ‘value for money’. Over time this position has enabled us to grow strongly in adhesives and dispersions markets. Value is our driver and custom-made products the norm.
Specialists (niche player)

Top 3 reasons to
recommend Paramelt*)
– reliable supplier
– consistent quality
– value for money
*) Customers survey Europe and USA

# active formulas
~2750

We are specialists, but are always open to complementary opportunities. We have direct decision making and short communication lines, our people throughout the organization take ownership and with a can-do attitude we make it happen. The annual re-investment rate is high and the company’s financial mass can underpin substantial investments.
With an entrepreneurial attitude

Annual re-investment rate
~10%

Technology drives our thinking. We combine long term strategic product and process research with flexible and responsive product development. We are inquisitive and challenge conventions which can result in ‘blue sky investments’. We are recognized by our knowledge leadership in core markets.
Driven by technology and innovation

# laboratory requests
> 1000 last year

# new commercial products
~ 110 last year

‘Batch-to-batch consistency is our constant goal’: this is our focus both for investment casting waxes used for aerospace parts and our food grade waxes and adhesives produced in our FSSC/ISO 22000 sites. This is why our customers rely on us.
Delivering security and consistency

Financial stability
D&B rating 1

From our 8 manufacturing sites we can address regional differences and trends and provide product equivalence with local sourcing. We have our own regional sales and technical staff and have a specialized and knowledgeable distributor network for ‘selected market niches’.
With a global reach and local service

manufacturing sites
Europe : 3
USA      : 3
China   : 2

customers in
87 countries

At the core of our performance lies a team of experienced and knowledgeable employees. We build long-term partnerships and are responsive, flexible, committed and loyal.
Building on people and partnership

Average employee retention
> 12 years

Paramelt = ‘knowledge & experience’
recognized by > 85% customers
(Customers survey Europe and USA)

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Toll manufacturing, viable & reliable

Do you intend to focus on your core business and outsource part of your production? On a daily basis Paramelt has proven to many well known partners that contract manufacturing is a viable and reliable alternative. Want to know more about our approach and our capabilities in processing thermoplastic products?

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News & events

EICF International Conference & Exhibition 2026
05-05-2026
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PCHi China – 2025
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Packaging Innovations Birmingham – Empack 2025
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Paramelt acquires specialty wax activities of Sonneborn Refined Products
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InCosmetics Asia 2026
05-11-2026
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Scanpack 2026
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Our locations

With 8 production facilities supplying to more than 80 countries, we truly combine a global perspective with local service.

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