Paramelt B.V. is a Dutch chemical company founded in 1898 as the Netherlands' first wax factory. Headquartered in Heerhugowaard, it specializes in the formulation and production of wax blends, adhesives, and specialty dispersions, primarily for packaging, food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications.
With manufacturing facilities in the Netherlands, the UK, the US (three sites), and China (two sites), Paramelt supplies over 80 countries and employs around 490 people. Owned by the German TER Group, it reported €265 million in revenue in 2024. Key products include hot melt and water-based adhesives, wax emulsions, and coatings such as Aquaseal™ dispersions for barrier and heat-seal applications on paper and film.
The company has pioneered innovations like bio-based dispersions, including Aquavate™ Bio SB 2383, co-developed with UPM Specialty Materials for sustainable food packaging offering grease resistance and compostability.
