Paramelt is a global supplier of waxes, adhesives and water based coatings for a variety of packaging applications. For more than 125 years we have been formulating for the packaging industry giving us a unique insight into critical requirements. In a number of packaging segments such as vegetable waxes and in-mould labelling hot melts we are market leaders with benchmark products.
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
Paramelt is the leading global supplier of wax-based products for the packaging industry, providing benchmark products such as vegetable waxes and in-mould labelling hot melts. With Aquaseal polymer dispersions we provide unique water-based, heat seal & barrier solutions, whilst our in-line packaging & labelling adhesives are tuned to ‘keep the line running’ in critical manufacturing environments.
Specialists (niche player)
Packaging share
> 25% of our business
# packaging products
~750
We are specialists, investing globally to provide the capacity to support our customers. Building on the functionality of wax, we have diversified through both acquisition and technology investments in complementary water-based technologies. Where opportunities offer a good match between our capabilities and the market needs, we are always open to invest.
With an entrepreneurial attitude
Volume new product
platforms last 10 years
Nowax, Aquaseal,
labelling, 30%
Speculative
capacity expansion
~30.000 T
Bespoke products are our standard, especially in the flexible packaging industry where pack structures are constantly evolving. Advances in both natural wax and water based technologies are yielding more sustainable structures by reducing material weight, eliminating solvent use and employing renewable materials. Our adhesive specialists also understand the challenge of bonding demanding surfaces and where a standard product doesn’t fit we have the tool box to bring a customized solution.
Driven by technology and innovation
# laboratory requests
380 last year
# new product launches
35 last year
The evolution of modern packaging lines receives our constant focus to ensure we provide high performance, reliable products. Product safety is also of primary concern in the food sector. Paramelt plays a leading role in shaping regulatory compliance and have invested in FSSC 22000 across our manufacturing base. We can maintain supply in the most demanding market conditions thanks to our global footprint and expert sourcing specialists.
Delivering security and consistency
Top 3 reasons to
recommend Paramelt*)
– reliable supplier
– consistent quality
– value for money
*) Customers survey Europe and USA
FSSC/ISO 22000 investment
NL, CN, USA
From our various manufacturing sites, we can provide product equivalence with local sourcing around the world. We also operate local application labs to support specific regional product requirements. In addition to our own regional sales teams we support a knowledgeable distributor network for more standardized segments such as packaging hotmelts and labelling adhesives.
With a global reach and local service
#manufacturing sites
packaging products
Europe : 2
USA : 3
China : 1
customers in
> 70 countries
At the core of our performance lies a team of experienced and knowledgeable industry experts. We have built long-term partnerships and are responsive, flexible, committed and loyal. As well as direct product sales we maintain a number of close tolling relationships where the skills and capabilities of our people and systems make the critical difference.
Building on people and partnership
Average employee retention
> 12 years
Paramelt = ‘knowledge & experience’
recognized by > 85% customers
(Customers survey Europe and USA)
Top 20 customers
avg length relationship
> 20 years
