To help address some of these complex challenges, many of the world’s most trusted brands and demanding industries rely on Paramelt as an essential partner. Beyond its recognized batch-to-batch consistency and supply reliability, Paramelt acts as an extension of your team, offering its knowledge and resources to help deliver timely and effective solutions. From drop-in products to customized co-developments, and ongoing service support such as process audits, regulatory guidance, and on-site qualification.
When your products and processes rely on the quality of key raw materials, such as waxes, adhesives and coatings, the stakes are high in today’s complex manufacturing landscape.
Any variation in quality or supply can disrupt production, compromise performance, or delay time to market. Recent times have shown just how complex and unpredictable global supply chains can be, where the world can change overnight. Combined with increasing regulatory demands and sustainability expectations, the pace of change is accelerating. Rapid response and effective innovation are no longer optional, they are essential. At the same time, manufacturing industries are struggling to attract and retain the know-how needed to maintain profitability through improved productivity and efficiency.
125+
years of experience
500+
experts
8
manufacturing sites
80+
countries we deliver to
Since its origins in 1898 as a small Dutch wax manufacturer, Paramelt has continuously evolved, advancing its products and services in close partnership with customers and suppliers. Whether it’s enhancing product functionality, improving process efficiency, or enabling more sustainable outcomes, it’s all about creating value for customers. Together, they shape the future of high-performance formulated products. This commitment to purposeful innovation sets Paramelt apart as a true partner, not just another supplier.
'We listen, adapt and deliver!'
Rely on our experience
Paramelt is part of the TER group, an independent family-owned materials solution provider focused on achieving impact in your industry. Paramelt’s unique formulations can be found in countless everyday applications. From tightly controlled investment casting waxes to additives that extend tire life. From adhesives for bottle labeling to systems that guarantee the lifetime of your roof. From functional coatings for recyclable packaging to safe and effective food coatings. Often unnoticed, always essential.
Today, Paramelt has a truly global presence, empowered by strong regional teams that ensure you are connected wherever you are, and keeping the focus on what truly matters: being responsible, creative and maintaining long-term collaborations.
'We are here to build a strong future alongside our customers, because when they succeed, we succeed.'
Our mission
To deliver consistent, high-quality specialty waxes, coatings, and adhesives backed by responsive expertise and support, through global collaboration and reliable partnerships.
Our vision
To lead innovation of high-performance formulated products, creating customer-focused solutions that deliver a more sustainable future.
Our history goes back to the first wax factory in the Netherlands
The success was built largely on the production of cheese coatings. Since then we have expanded and diversified greatly, both through acquisition and product and market development, resulting in a truly global presence.
Privately owned by TER Group
Paramelt is part of the TER Group, a family owned company that has earned a reputation for worldwide, reliable distribution, production and trade of chemical raw materials since 1908.
TER Group is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany with a global network of subsidiaries in Europe, Asia and the USA.
Paramelt adds a strong component of production and R&D capabilities to the TER Group’s trading, distribution and plastics compounding activities. In 2025 the TER Group generated a turnover of € 935 million with around 1100 employees. More details about the companies and activities can be found on TER Group.
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 2025: €267 mln
# employees 2025: 516
owned by Ter Group
TER Group
German, since 1908
revenue 2025: €935 mln
# employees 2025: 1146
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)
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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