Paramelt

Headquarters

Cleveland, OH

Paramelt is a Dutch manufacturer of specialty waxes and formulated products, originating in 1898 as a wax factory and now part of the family-owned TER Group. It supplies customers globally from eight manufacturing sites and is particularly established in investment-casting waxes, alongside adhesives and coatings. The company also offers toll manufacturing and works with customers on tailored formulations and production support.

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