experience.
performance.

leaders in waxes, adhesives and coatings
with a history of looking ahead.

packaging
securely sealed Our packaging experience
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waxes, hot melts and water-based coatings for paper, film & foil

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hot melt adhesives for end-of-line packaging applications

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water-based & hot melt labelling adhesives for bottles, cans & jars

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water-based adhesives for paper & board converting

food
safe & secure our food experience
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natural & mineral cheese waxes

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microcrystalline wax additives & specialty blends for chewing gum

cosmetics & care
care & beauty our cosmetics & care experience
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mineral, natural & specialty waxes for personal care & decorative cosmetics

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specialty waxes for histology, pharma, dental & nutrition delivery

rubber & plastics
extend & enhance Our tire & rubber experience
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formulated specialty waxes for ozone protection

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formulated waxes for internal lubrification of polymers

construction & assembly
safe & strong bonds Our construction & assembly experience
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adhesives for partial or full surface gluing of single-ply roofing membranes

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1C polyurethane adhesives for gluing flat roof insulation

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polyurethane adhesives for sandwich panel construction

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hot melt & water based adhesives for e.g.strapping band & airfilter construction

investment casting
consistent performance investment casting in our dna
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both filled or unfilled, virgin & reclaimed pattern waxes

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virgin & reclaimed runner waxes for clean & robust gating systems

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fiber free & fiber filled soluble waxes for fast leaching cores

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finishing & mounting waxes enabling production of the ideal pattern assembly

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preformed runner systems such as wax extrusions & injected parts

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tailored services for recovery & re-use of spent autoclave waxes

specialty waxes
effective wax solutions Our specialty wax experience
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expansion waxes used in thermostats & other thermo-activated control devices

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high-purity poultry defeathering waxes for automated & manual processes

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specialty wax blends for the thermal transfer ribbon industry

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waxes play a vital role in applications like adhesives, coatings & inks, glass & metal processing

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)

More about us

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?

Rely on our experience

News

Paramelt acquires a majority stake in Kahl GmbH & Co. KG Read more
Fachpack 2025 Packaging Show Read more
EICF International Conference & Exhibition 2025 Read more
February 19th
Booth 3F28
PCHi China – 2025 Read more
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With 8 production facilities supplying to more than 80 countries, we truly combine a global perspective with local service.

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