What Paramo does

Paramo, a.s. is a Czech specialty petroleum and petrochemical manufacturer headquartered in Pardubice and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of ORLEN Unipetrol within the ORLEN Group, the largest energy conglomerate in Central Europe. Founded in 1889, the company produces three core product lines from a single Pardubice refining facility: process oils (aromatic, paraffinic, highly aromatic, naphthenic alternatives, and sustainable-sourced grades) used as softeners and secondary plasticizers in rubber compounding for tire manufacturing; asphalt products (emulsions, coatings, suspensions, sealants, and joint sealants) for road construction, building waterproofing, and industrial protection; and road asphalts distributed exclusively through ORLEN Asfalt česká republika.

The company's technology base rests on petroleum vacuum distillation and selective refining, producing tailored hydrocarbon grades such as MES, TRAE, DAE/TRIUMF series, and rubber-modified bitumen (MOFALT RMB). The portfolio includes differentiated products such as REFLEXOL (reflective asphalt coating reducing surface temperature by 10-15°C and reflecting ~84% of solar radiation), ALUMATOL (7-9 year roof protection), and the PARAMO NFLEX naphthenic-alternative oils designed to substitute regulated DAE in tire compounds. The company holds ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications, completed EPD documentation for key products in January 2026, and operates a published decarbonization roadmap targeting 5% energy intensity reduction by 2026, 25% Scope 1+2 CO2 reduction by 2030, and carbon neutrality alignment by 2050.

Paramo operates a B2B sales-led model with named account managers, a direct sales team (Petr Varečka as sales department head; Václav Jirout for asphalt; Martina Petráčková for process oils), an Electronic Ordering System (EOS) portal for selected customers, and exclusive distribution of road asphalts via ORLEN Asfalt česká republika. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Primary customers are major European tire manufacturers, road construction contractors, and building waterproofing contractors. Distribution reaches across Central Europe through the ORLEN Group network (Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Lithuania, Germany, Hungary), with a distribution warehouse in Svítkov near Pardubice handling logistics.

Name

Paramo

Legal name

PARAMO, a.s.

Website

https://paramo.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1889

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Paramo is a Czech petroleum refining subsidiary of ORLEN Unipetrol that manufactures process oils for tire and rubber manufacturing, asphalt products for road construction and waterproofing, and road asphalts distributed via ORLEN Asfalt across Central Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Petrochemicals

NAICS

Petroleum Refineries (324110), Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing (32412), Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing (324191), Petrochemical Manufacturing (32511)

SIC

Petroleum Refining (2911), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Oilfield & Refining Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Base Oil Production & Supply (Group I–V, Re-refined) (EUALAJAA)

Keywords

• Process oils manufacturing
• Asphalt products
• Petrochemical refining
• Road construction materials
• Rubber industry oils

Headquarters

HQ city

Pardubice

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Process Oils Sales: Paramo manufactures and sells process oils (aromatic, paraffinic, highly aromatic, and naphthenic alternatives) used as softeners in rubber and rubber compound manufacturing, primarily for tire production. The company is a supplier to major tire manufacturers across Europe. Products are sold in various packaging sizes from small containers to rail/road tankers.
2. Asphalt Products Sales: Paramo produces and sells asphalt products including emulsions, paints, suspensions, sealants, pouring compounds, and industrial asphalts. These are used in road construction, waterproofing, and building protection applications. Products range from 3.5 kg packaging to cistern deliveries.
3. Road Asphalt Sales: Paramo manufactures road asphalts, hard road asphalts, and construction-insulation asphalts. These are distributed exclusively through ORLEN Asfalt Česká republika s.r.o. Sales are conducted via the exclusive distributor channel.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Paramo manufactures and sells specialty petroleum-derived products, primarily process oils (used as softeners in rubber and tire manufacturing) and asphalt products (emulsions, primers, coatings, suspensions, sealants, joint sealants, road asphalts, and construction asphalts) used in road construction, building waterproofing, and infrastructure projects. The company operates a refinery in Pardubice, Czech Republic, supplying industrial customers across Central Europe through direct sales, its EOS electronic ordering portal, and the ORLEN Asfalt distribution partner.

Product overview

PARAMO, a.s. is a Czech petroleum company and member of the ORLEN Unipetrol group, producing process oils (softeners for rubber and tire manufacturing) and asphalt products for road construction and waterproofing applications. The product portfolio includes: (1) Process oils - aromatic, highly aromatic, paraffinic, naphthenic alternatives, and sustainable source oils for rubber compound manufacturing; (2) Asphalt products - emulsions, coatings (paints), suspensions, sealants, joint sealants, and diluted road asphalts for various construction and waterproofing applications; (3) Asphalts - road asphalts, construction/insulation asphalts, and rubber-modified asphalts. The company serves major tire manufacturers and construction companies across Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Process Oils
• Asphalt Emulsions
• Asphalt Coatings (Primers and Paints)
• Asphalt Suspensions (GUMOASFALT)
• Asphalt Sealants
• Asphalt Joint Sealants
• Diluted Road Asphalts (LIQUAFALT)
• Road Asphalts (PARAFALT)
• Construction and Insulation Asphalts (PARABIT)
• Rubber-Modified Asphalts (MOFALT)

Quantifiable outcome

• REFLEXOL reflective asphalt coating reduces roof surface temperature by 10–15°C, reflecting approximately 84% of solar radiation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Circular Rubber PlatformcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2026Paramo became a member of Circular Rubber Platform, a European initiative focused on accelerating the transition to circular economy in the rubber industry. Through this membership, Paramo aims to contribute its industrial expertise, engage in cross-value-chain collaboration, and support the development of practical and scalable circular solutions. The membership enables knowledge sharing with expert partners and active participation in shaping a more sustainable future for rubber industry materials.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/paramo-a.s.

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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