In 1898, Dirk de Wit started up the Eerste Noord-Hollandse Olie- en Smeerfabriek, the first wax factory in the Netherlands. He produced paraffin based polishes for carriages and leather. With this initiative he established the basis of the wax industry in the Netherlands.
The basis of Paramelt as it is today, is formed by a merger in 1977 of two Dutch companies namely Paramelt and Syntac. Both of these companies originate from the company Dirk de Wit established in 1898.
During the 1990s Paramelt rapidly grew by taking over competitors or by buying their wax businesses. The production related to these businesses was subsequently integrated in the Dutch production organisation.
1993 take over of RMC Belix, Antilly (F)
1996 Paramelt Syntac and RMC Belix are renamed Paramelt
1996 take over of wax activities of Van Stockum (D)
1996 take over of Schlickum Werke (D)
1997 take over of wax activities of Chr. Hansen (DK)
1998 take over of wax activities of H.B. Fuller (D)
In order to cope with the considerable growth of the business in Western Europe, sales offices have been established in France, Germany, Sweden and Denmark. The combination of all these businesses has also lead to an international team of people working to serve the markets needs.
In February 2002 Scholten Adhesives (Veendam, The Netherlands) has been acquired from AVEBE, world leader in potato starch and derivates. For Paramelt this acquisition is a strategic move forward into adhesives and aqueous dispersions. The operation has been continued as Paramelt Veendam B.V. and now is an integral and rapidly expanding part of Paramelt.
In April 2005 Paramelt acquired Honeywell´s Industrial Wax activities in Europe and Asia. With this acquisition Paramelt has created a potential second source of supply in Europe and a strong base for future growth in the Asia Pacific region (see also news).
In October 2005 the blended wax business of H&R in Chorley was acquired and integrated in Paramelt. At the same time the Paramelt UK sales office was established on the former H&R premises.
Together we are now working to write new history for Paramelt!
The comprehensive history of Paramelt has been outlined in the book 100 years Paramelt: a century in wax 1898-1998.
