# Paramelt acquires majority stake in Kahl GmbH & Co. KG

Paramelt has acquired a majority stake in Kahl GmbH & Co. KG, a German manufacturer of natural-based waxes, strengthening its position in natural waxes for beauty, personal care, home care and food industries.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-02-05
- Where: Trittau, Germany, Germany
- Status: completed
- Products: natural-based waxes
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Paramelt](https://endata.com/companies/71365.md) (acquirer)
- [Kahl GmbH & Co. KG](https://endata.com/companies/90191.md) (target)

## Sources

- [paramelt.com](https://www.paramelt.com/paramelt-acquires-a-majority-stake-in-kahl-gmbh-co-kg/), 2026-02-06: "This strategic acquisition significantly strengthens Paramelt’s position in natural waxes and expands its capabilities in the beauty & personal care, home care and food industries."
- [kahlworld.com](https://www.kahlworld.com/news/paramelt-acquires-a-majority-stake-in-kahl-gmbh-co-kg/), 2026-02-11: "With the acquisition, two family-owned companies with a long-standing relationship are combining their strengths to build a future-ready platform in natural and formulated waxes."
- [taylorwessing.com.cn](https://www.taylorwessing.com.cn/de/insights-and-events/news/media-centre/press-releases/2026/02/paramelt-gruppe-taylor-wessing), 2026-03-02: "Diese strategische Akquisition stärkt die Position von Paramelt im Bereich Naturwachse erheblich."

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