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Newsletter FEBRUARY- MARCH 2017
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4. METRICA S.A.............................................28
Foreword .................................................03
5. MICROFILL K. ZAFRANAS S.A. .................29
WORKSHOP “Doing business in the Arab World” • Program ..................................................04 • Speakers ..................................................06 • Sponsors..................................................08 SAVE THE DATE:
6. AF ARGIRAKIS FILTERS .............................30 7. IFESTOS ALUMINUM ACCESSORIESPASCHALOUDIS BROS CO......................31 8. LINAKIS DIGITAL.......................................32 9. VIPPON S.A................................................33 10. BQC.........................................................34
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MEMBERS’ NEWS.........................................35
Investment Forum........................................ 09
1. MIDEAST TRAVEL WORLDWIDE..............36
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2. QATAR AIRWAYS.....................................37
Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC).. 10-15
3. HILTON ATHENS HOTEL..........................38
ARCHIRODON N.V................................. 16-17
4. RE/MAX EPENDISI AKINITON...................39
MEMBERS’ EVENTS
5. TH. C. SKAGIAS S.A. .................................40
Dinner at the Khashloks’ Residence........ 18-19 SPECIAL PROFILE
6. GREKA ICONS S.A.....................................41 7. PAPRIKA.....................................................42
GRAFIMA S.A................................................. 20
8. HELP S.A....................................................43
CHAMBERS' PROFILE.................................... 21
9. INTRACOM TELECOM..............................44
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10. NORSAFE HELLAS S.A............................45
Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry............................................. 22-23
11. ΑΒΒ S.A...................................................46 12. SPYRIDES S.A..........................................47 13. MISTRAS GROUP HELLAS A.B.E.E...........48
NEW MEMBERS ...........................................24
14. SALFO & ASSOCIATES ..........................49
1. IMAGE COMMUNICATION ......................25
15. GAUZER .................................................50
2. AL KHASHLOK INTERNATIONAL GROUP...26
16. EGNA NAVRIDIS &
3. NORSTAR S.A...........................................27
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ASSOCIATES LAW FIRM..........................51
Dear Reader, There is an Arab saying, “Don't inquire about a market you are going to ahead of time, because your inquiries will be better answered when you get there”. Unfortunately, that is not the case anymore. We live in an ever evolving world, where the dynamics and the rules of the game are never the same. Information is essential and those who are well informed in advance gain an extra edge in the contemporary competitive market. In the workshop “Doing Business in
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the Arab World”, we aspire to provide some of the answers to inquiries you may have with regards to conducting business in the Arab world and related customs, practices and culture. We will also touch upon the other ingredients for successful and sustainable business activities in the Arab market, which are, apart from reasonable pricing, positive attitude, openness and strong belief in the quality of your products. In less than two months, the Arab Hellenic Chamber is organizing in Athens the "2nd Iraqi-European Business and Investment Forum". This is yet another great business opportunity, not only for our members, but for all the Greek business community. Iraq has the second largest oil reserve in the world and has an unlimited market potential. All indicators and readings point to the fact that Iraq is heading towards a period of security and stability. It is in their short term plan, to put all their efforts into modernization of its infrastructure and rebuilding of all the sectors of their country’s industry. The absence of a regular air traffic line between Baghdad and Athens is definitely an obstacle in development of business partnerships and hinders efforts made by both sides as far as commercial endeavors are concerned. We call upon the airline companies of both countries to consider resuming flights between the two capitals. The airline that will take the initiative first, will not only have the monopoly, but will also reap most of the benefits of this enterprise. The next issue of our Newsletter will be a Special Edition, on the occasion of our "2nd Iraqi-European Business and Investment Forum". Those interested in a Special Insertion or Premium File, please contact us promptly, as the space is limited.
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WORKSHOP Agenda
Doing Business in
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11:30-12:30 Registration & Coffee 12:30-13:00 Opening Speeches • Mr. Rashad Mabger, Secretary General, Arab-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce & Development • Mr. Harris Geronikolas, Chairman, Arab-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce & Development • H.E. Mr. Marwan Emile Toubassi, Dean of the Council of Arab Ambassadors in Greece, Ambassador of the State of Palestine Keynote Speakers: • Mr. Tawfic S. Khoury, Executive Vice Chairman, Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) • H.E. Prof. George Katrougalos, Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs, Greece 13:00-14:00 Session 1: Arab Business Culture In this session, two of the Arab Ambassadors in Greece will touch on the aspect of protocol, etiquette and business practices in the Arab world. Then, representatives of two of our oldest member-companies will narrate their success stories and history of doing business in the Arab world. Moderator: Dr. Saleh S. Jallad, Financial Consultant, Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) & Publisher of Middle East Economic Survey (MEES) Speakers: • H.E. Dr. Noureddine Bardad-Daidj, Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, Greece • H.E. Mr. Farid Monib, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Greece • Mr. Nahed Kharma, Group Vice President Strategic Planning, Budgeting & Investments, Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), Greece • Mr. Sylvain Hijazi, Director for Business Development, Archirodon N.V. 14:00-14:30 Finger food & Networking
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the Arab World Athens, Divani Caravel Hotel - Macedonia Hall 14:30-15:45 Session 2: Business Opportunities and Practices in the Arab World In this session, four Greek Economic Counsellors and Commercial Attaches accredited to Egypt, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia (covering Oman and Yemen) will communicate to our participants the wealth of their knowledge and experience in business practices and procedures in the Arab World and share with the audience their recommendations and guidance on business opportunities in these countries. Also in this session, there will be a presentation on the business opportunities in Ajman Free Zone, United Arab Emirates. Moderator: Mr. Efstathios Natsis, Executive Director Overseas Business, Terna S.A. Speakers: • Mr. Athanasios Makrandreou, Head of the Office, Plenipotentiary Minister Economic & Commercial Affairs, Embassy of Greece accredited to the Arab Republic of Egypt • Mr. Stavros Stavrakos, Head of the Regional Section for Economic & Commercial Affairs in Erbil of the Embassy of Greece in Baghdad, Iraq • Mr. Emmanouel Markianos, Commercial & Economic Counsellor, Embassy of Greece accredited to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates • Mr. Theodore Xypolias, First Counsellor for Economic and Commercial Affairs, Embassy of Greece accredited to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (covers Oman & Yemen) • Mrs. Sheikha Al Nuaimi, PMP, Director of Corporate Projects Management Office, Ajman Free Zone, Ajman, United Arab Emirates 16:00-19:00 Networking and business meetings (B2B) between the visiting Arab delegates from Libya, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Erbil/Iraq and Palestine in all business sectors 19:00 End of Workshop’s works
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Keynote SPEAKERS, Speakers and moderators
Doing Business in Athens, 22 March 2017 H.E. Mr. Marwan Emile Toubassi
Dean of the Council of Arab Ambassadors in Greece, Ambassador of the State of Palestine
H.E. Prof. George Katrougalos
Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs, Greece
Mr. Efstathios Natsis
Executive Director Overseas Business, Terna S.A.
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Dr. Saleh S. Jallad
Financial Consultant, Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) & Publisher of Middle East Economic Survey (MEES)
Mr. Athanasios Makrandreou
Head of the Office, Plenipotentiary Minister Economic & Commercial Affairs, Embassy of Greece accredited to the Arab Republic of Egypt
H.E. Dr. Noureddine Bardad-Daidj
Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria in Greece
Mr. Stavros Stavrakos
Head of the Regional Section for Economic & Commercial Affairs in Erbil of the Embassy of Greece in Baghdad, Iraq
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Executive Vice Chairman, Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC)
H.E. Mr. Farid Monib
Mr. Nahed Kharma
Mr. Sylvain Hijazi
Mr. Emmanouel Markianos
Mr. Theodore Xypolias
Mrs. Sheikha Al Nuaimi, PMP
Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Greece
Commercial & Economic Counsellor, Embassy of Greece accredited to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Group Vice President Strategic Planning, Budgeting & Investments, Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC)
First Counsellor for Economic and Commercial Affairs, Embassy of Greece accredited to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (covers Oman & Yemen)
Director for Business Development, Archirodon N.V.
Director of Corporate Projects Management Office, Ajman Free Zone, United Arab Emirates
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MEMBERS’ EVENTS Dinner at the Khashloks’ Residence In a warm, beautiful and friendly atmosphere at their elegant residence, Mr. and Mrs. Al Khashlok, hosted a dinner party on 18th February 2017, attended by more than 120 Arab and Greek personalities, among whom some Arab Ambassadors and highlevel businessmen with their spouses. From the Greek side, the event was attended, among others, by Mr. George A. Papandreou, former Prime Minister, and Mr. Panagiotis Kouroumblis, Minister of Shipping and Maritime Affairs and other prominent personalities from the media, arts and business circles. It was an enjoyable and unforgettable event with the guest sampling variety of elaborate and delicious Arab and Greek delicacies in a pleasant ambiance of a tastefully selected music. Dr. Awn Al Khashlok, is the President of Al Khashlok Group of Companies, with various global business activities, covering USA, Europe, Middle East and Africa. The Arab-Hellenic Chamber is pleased to see AL KHASHLOK Group among its distinguished members and looks forward to the active role and participation of Dr. Awn in our events and activities.
H.E. Panagiotis Kouroumblis, Minister of Shipping and Maritime Affairs, with Dr. Awn
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(from left) Mr. George A. Papandreou, Mr. Abdulazim Weiss, his spouse and Mrs. Androniki Mabger, spouse of the Secretary General of the Arab-Hellenic Chamber, Mr. Rashad Mabger
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(from left) Mr. George Papandreou, former Minister of Greece, H.E. Farid Monib, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt, the host, Dr. Awn Al Khashlok and Mr. Abdulazim Weiss, President of Weiss Hellas – Interna and Vice President of the Arab-Hellenic Chamber
(from left) Mrs. Mouna Alsawy, spouse of H.E. Farid Monib, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Mrs. Mirna Toubassi, spouse of H.E. Marwan Toubassi, Ambassador of the State of Palestine, and Mrs. Sourour M’hirsi, spouse of H.E. Dr. Lassad M’hirsi, Ambassador of Tunisia
(from left) H.E. Marwan Emile Toubassi, Dean of the Council of Arab Ambassadors in Greece, and Ambassador of the State of Palestine, seen here with Mr. Samer S. Khoury, President, Engineering & Construction, CCC
(from left) Mrs. Majd Samaan, spouse of Mr. Joseph Samaan, Mrs. Nicole Mabger, spouse of Mr. Rashad Mabger, and Yvonne Weiss, spouse of Mr. Abdulazim Weiss
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GRAFIMA S.A. Holding 18 years of experience in graphic design and printing production (digital & offset), Grafima SA undertakes small and large format, offset and digital printing. We’re able to print in every quality of paper that will give the suitable figure to your printing. We use the latest tools in advertising both at above the line (newspapers, magazines and internet) and at below the line activities (promotion, newsletters, catalogs, flyers, corporate identity, multipage forms, books, magazines, packaging e.t.c).
As an Arab-Hellenic Chamber’s member over the last 4 years, we give the opportunity to all Arab-Hellenic Chamber’s members to print marketing products in quality work and attractive prices: Custom envelopes: 130€/ pack of 500 pieces 4 page A5 booklet: 220 €/ pack of 5.000 pieces Company folder: 130 €/pack of 100 50 sheet Notepads: 340 €/pack of 200 We provide to our partners targeted solutions to specific promotional and advertising needs. Therefore, you may contact us for additional offers.
Contact Details GRAFIMA S.A. A: 14 – 18, Karea Str., 11636 Athens, Greece T: +30 210 72 51 600 E: sales@grafima.net W: www.grafimaprint.gr
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CHAMBER’s PROFILE www.arabhellenicchamber.gr The Chamber The Arab-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce & Development is a non-profit organization established by Greek Law No. 990, on December 1st, 1979, followed by Presidential Decree No. 421 of April 1981, and operates under the umbrella of the Ministry of Economy, and Development, in coordination with the General Union of Arab Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture for Arab countries, in cooperation with the Council of Arab Ambassadors accredited to Greece and with all the Arab Federations and Chambers of Commerce. Its Head Office is located in Athens, Greece. The scope of its business activities covers Greece and the whole of the Arab world. Objective The objective of the Chamber is to develop and promote economic and trade relations between Greeks and Arabs in all business sectors, mainly Construction, Industry, Agriculture, Energy, Technology, Tourism and Education. Primary Goals The Arab-Hellenic Chamber works towards developing new Joint Ventures and partnerships between the two sides and encouraging the flow of investments between Greece and the Arab World. It also works alongside Federations and Chambers of Commerce towards elevating the trade balance between Greeks and Arabs. Based on its contacts, information database and networking expertise, the Chamber works towards assisting in bringing the Greek and Arab business communities together, through exchange of information, experience and know-how. Activities Organizing well-planned B2B meetings between Greek and Arab businessmen, activities which are complimented with the publication of informative brochures for each delegation involved. Holding and co-organizing business events, Forums, Conferences, Fairs, Exhibitions and Workshops in Greece and in the Arab world. Publishing trade bulletins, reports, statistical data and related economic and trade activities between Greece and the Arab world. Providing update information to Greek and Arab businesses on the existing business opportunities from both sides through the publication of regular bulletins. Hosting and participating in related cultural activities and cross-cultural workshops. Services Publishing periodical reports and bulletins in English, Greek and Arabic on the latest business opportunities and news. Attending to the members’ requests for updated data, contacts and information about conducting business in Greece and the Arab world. Checking and reviewing trade certificates, export documentation to the Arab world as well as undertaking the translation of related trade documents. The Arab-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and Development is proud of its long-standing relationship with its member-companies and it shall continue to present activities, events and services of the highest standards and to be supportive of the business communities in the Arab world and Greece.
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PIRAEUS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
The Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (P.C.C.I.) is one of the oldest Chambers in the country, founded in 1905. It has administrative and financial autonomy, operating under the supervision of the Minister of Development. Registered members are companies located within the Chamber’s region, both in the central and regional municipalities of Piraeus. Its companies are ranked according to their activity in the departments of Commerce/Imports-Exports, Manufacturing, Services, Shipping & Shipbuilding Activities. KEY ACTIONS ▶ Submission of proposals to the Government on issues regarding entrepreneurship. ▶ Information and advisory consultation to its members on issues relating to trade, industry, funding, tax, etc. ▶ Organization of conventions, workshops and training seminars for its companies members. ▶ Organization of various working groups dealing with specialized business issues. ▶ Organization of trade missions and participation in trade fairs in Greece or abroad. ▶ Individualized information and tailor-made consultation and support to SMEs. ▶ Support of critical issues regarding Piraeus and its wider area.
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INITIATIVES ▶ The operation of the PCCI’s «Business Club» allows entrepreneurs-members to hold meetings, in a modern and functional environment, with all necessary support provided for free. ▶ Emphasis is put on linking education and training with employment by cooperating with Educational and Scientific Institutes. ▶ PCCI participates, as founding member, along with the Maritime Chamber and the Union of Greek Shipowners to the Steering Committee dealing with the creation of the first Greek Maritime Cluster «MARITIME HELLAS». AWARDS In the framework of the European Enterprise Promotion Awards 2015, it was awarded as a “National Prize Winner for Greece” and with the Special EU Prize for “Responsible and Inclusive Entrepreneurship”. PCCI maintains a strong commitment to quality procedures in its operational environment, being certified with: ▶ The Quality Assurance System (Hellenic Organization for Standardization (ELOT) EN ISO 9001:2008) ▶ Managerial Capability for Management of Operational Programmes (ELOT 1429:2008, 1431-1:2008, 1431-2:2008 & ELOT 1431-3:2008
Contact Details PIRAEUS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY A: 1, George Kassimatis str, Odissos Square, Piraeus - Greece T: +30 210 41.77.241-5 F: +30 210 42.74.084 E: evep@pcci.gr W: www.pcci.gr
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Contact Details IMAGE COMMUNICATION Contact Persons: Mr. George Gamaris M: +30 6944 78 77 81 Ms. Eleni Urbani M: +30 6970 12 06 70 A: 22A-24 Papanikoli Str. 152 32 Chalandri T: +30 210 32 37 202 – 207 E: info@imagehellas.gr W: www.imagehellas.gr
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Image is a third generation company that first started operating as a printing house back in the 1920s. In 2000, along with the dawn of the new millennium, the company entered a new era and expanded in the fields of marketing, advertising and event planning. Our distinguished professionals, our dynamic market approach and the credibility of the services provided led the company into undertaking huge projects such as the “Athens Olympic Games 2004, “Eurovision Song Contest”, “Special Olympics 2011”, something we take special pride in. The latest technological developments in Digital & Social Media Marketing have rendered us leaders in the field by utilizing methods that reinforce our creativity & efficiency. Thus, we provide our clients with complete & integrated solutions concerning above & below the line marketing strategies. Our people are considered top in their field, assuring the quality, speed and competitiveness in the cost/price ratio & the provided services of our company. Our fifteen years of consistency, combined with our international client base, have promoted us to one of the fastest growing Greek multinational companies with a strong presence in Europe, the Balkans and the Middle East. Most recently, Image became part of a multinational network of advertising and communication agencies called JBW. With this move we hope to expand our services even further, thereby reaching and covering more and more of the market worldwide.
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The Group Contact Details AL KHASHLOK INTERNATIONAL GROUP A: 35, Vouliagmenis Ave, 16673 Voula – Greece T: +30 210 89 18 000 F: +30 210 89 18 001 E: christina.fragou@alkhashlokgroup.com W: www.alkhashlokgroup.com Contact Person: Mr. Mohamad Al Din -Group Financial Director Mrs. Christina Fragou
AL KHASHLOK Group is a strategic group of companies concentrated on various lines of business in local and global markets, with a solid reputation in the US, European, Middle Eastern and African Markets. The Group practices behavioral patterns and values that stimulate the formation of High Added-Value partnerships. Thus, Al Khashlok Group achieves Leadership through Vision and Integrity. AL KHASHLOK Group’s Board of Directors is formed of Iraqi Nationals, well established, and has a long and deep experience in international business and demonstrates unique expertise and insight. The Group Administration plans and strategies, target to achieve the practical steps in various activities in the markets and examine the positive results for development, improvement and expansion.
About Us AL KHASHLOK Group is a publicly listed Entity, leading in various fields of Business and Investment. With almost 30 years of high-level investment success in Europe, UK, US, Middle East, Africa, Turkey and other countries. The Group is known as one of the world’s most influential names in investments. Al Khashlok Group utilizes the experience and expertise of a qualified team of multi-disciplined professionals – all experts in their field – to monitor and operate the global interests of the Group.
Strategy and Vision Al Khashlok Group Strategy consists of constantly striving to exceed customer`s expectations with respect to the quality of services offered and provides excellence through innovation, learning and ability. Our vision is to achieve excellency in all the fields of our business.
INVESTMENTS Real Estate Manufacturing & Trading Construction Hotels Private Equities & International Investments Technology Audio / Video Media & TV Broadcasting
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NORSTAR Enterprises Tourism S.A.
Contact Details Norstar S.A. A: 73, Poseidonos Ave. - Eden Mare Complex P.O. 17562 Paleo Faliro, Athens, Greece T: +30 211 12 04 358 F: +30 210 98 81 552 E: info@norstar.gr W: www.norstar.gr, www.exclusivetravelling.com
2017 marks the 20th anniversary of the Norstar’s founding. It’s an important milestone for the company as we look back on our heritage coming of accomplishments after hard work, quality orientation and long term strategic planning and the strong bonds with the arabic world. Norstar is a company providing top of the line travelling services to Arabic companies but also companies that are conducting business trips in the Arabic world. Along with Nascotours, the affiliate company that is based in Egypt, they form a a powerful group of commonly - owned companies, to ensure high performance in the demanding fields of Business travel, Incentives and Events organizations. In Norstar, we fully undrerstand the arabic mentality. We speak the language, we know the culture, we even operate our affiliate’s company offices in Cairo and Alexandria. We have our strong bonds and partners all over the arabic world ensuring the best of services even in challenging destinations such as Iraq and Libya. Norstar is providing high standard services. The excellent organization and infrastructure, the highly trained personnel, the quality of the suppliers, the flexibility and the sustained investment in new technologies, have established Norstar as one of the most reliable companies in the field of Business travel, Meetings, Incentives and Events Organization.
Competitive Advantages • Quality in competitive price • A strong team of associates and suppliers • 24hour service • Attention to detail • Stable relations of trust • International Certification
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Contact Details METRICA S.A. A: 88A Ginossati st., Metamorphosis, Greece 14452 T: +30 210 28 15 440 EXT:14 F: +30 210 28 15 481 E: info@metrica.gr W: www.metrica.gr
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METRICA S.A. was established in 2005 with the main activity the representation of high accuracy measuring systems in Greece. The company is based on the experience and technical knowledge of its personnel that has been in the field for more than 20 years. From best-in-class surveying & environmental instruments to the broadest solution portfolio in the measurement world, METRICA S.A. is helping customers to understand, plan and implement solutions for simple, complex or unique applications that are related to Surveying, Heavy Industry, Shipping and the Environmental sector. Industries/Markets: Surveying & Engineering, Building & Construction, Monitoring, Mining, Cultural Heritage, Natural Resources, Environmental Monitoring, Shipping, Heavy Industry, Energy, Public Sector, Government, Defense Solutions: Surveying Equipment & Services - Total Stations, GNSS systems, GIS solutions, Laser Scanner, UAVs, Machine Control Solutions, Levels, SW, Rental Services, Technical Support, Service Solutions for Industrial apps - Industrial Total Stations, Leaser Tracker systems, Mobile Mapping Sol., Easy Laser Systems, Fast Cameras, Monitoring Solutions Environmental Solutions – Turnkey solutions in the fields of hydrometry, meteorology, oceanography and other environmental metrology instrumentation and services. Industrial Measurements - Services in applications related to shipbuilding/shiprepair, military weapon systems, vessels, heavy industry as well as in the surveying of monuments and buildings. Certification: Quality Management (ISO 9001:2008), Environmental Management (ISO 14001:2004) Suppliers/Partners: Leica Geosystems AG, Easy Laser AB, geoFENNEL GmbH, Aibotix, OTT Hydromet GmbH, Hach Flow, NORTEK AS, Kongsberg, Selex ES, AC-CESS, Detectronic Ltd, Photron Inc.
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Contact Details Microfill K. Zafranas S.A. A: Head Office 12 Kontoglou str., 15344, Gerakas, Athens - Greece T: +30 210 72 47 143, +30 210 66 15 604 F: +30 210 72 48 476 E: zafranas@hol.gr A: Factory 65th Road, Kazarma Korinthos, 20100, Greece T: +30 27410 26 573 F: +30 27410 20 138 Sales (Export Department) Contact Person: Mr Constantinos Zafranas E: microfill@hol.gr W: www.zafranas.com
Microfill K. Zafranas S.A. is an established, family-owned, producer of Calcium Carbonate, Talc and Dolomite fillers and extenders. The company was founded by Mr. K. Zafranas in 1949. At that time, K. Zafranas family got involved in minerals processing and built the Group’s first factory in Istanbul, Turkey. Thirty years later, in 1979, a second factory was built in Corinth, Greece. Since then, production capacity has tripled, reaching 130.000 MT p.a. The company holds a leading market share in Greece that complements its genuine export orientation. Nowadays, 70% of its output is disposed internationally. Besides the two factories, Microfill K. Zafranas S.A. owns three mines in Greece of different types of Calcium Carbonate. Due to ongoing R&D and technology exploitation, Microfill K. Zafranas S.A. has specialized in developing unique methods of minerals processing with respect to particles micronizing and surface treatment. Microfill K. Zafranas S.A. has been a reputable supplier to numerous industrial users operating in the international Paints and Plastics markets. Core applications refer to construction paints, PVC compounders for cables, window profiles, and pipes, as well as PPE & PE master-batch producers. The key added value aspects of its product offering are gearing round tangible benefits for the end user such as: ▶ Particle size distribution suitable for various industrial applications ▶ High, even extremely high if needed, brightness ▶ Significant reduction of TιΟ2 consumption ▶ Single and double coating surface treatment ▶ Low abrasion factor ▶ Easy dispersion ▶ Improved rheological properties ▶ High filler loading Since January 1996, Microfill K. Zafranas S.A has its Quality Assurance System constantly certified according to the ISO 9001 requirements, with the latest version being ISO 9001/2008.
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Our company, AF Argirakis Filters, is staffed by specialized engineers with a long experience in the industrial field. Our main activities are design, supply, construction, installation, commissioning and maintenance of environmental protection facilities, abroad the whole industry. Contact Details I. ARGIRAKIS L.T.D. Technical and commercial company A: 125 Dodekanisou Str, GR13232 Petroupoli, Athens, Greece T: +30 210 50 65 625 F: +30 210 50 65 498 E: info@argirakis.com.gr W: www.argirakis.com
Integrated systems we supply: ▶ Central cleaning systems ▶ Fly ash - cement - gypsum etc. ▶ Dedusting installations - silos – machinery etc ▶ Deodorization processes ▶ Research of different kinds of industrial applications Products and machinery we supply: ▶ Baghouses ▶ Filter bags ▶ Filter cages ▶ Cartridges ▶ Filterbags for liquid filtration ▶ Fabric compensators for air ducts ▶ Airslide fabric ▶ Centrifugal fans ▶ Fan silencers ▶ Special lined pipes ▶ Air lock ▶ Screw conveyors ▶ Slide gates (automatic and manual) ▶ Secondary maintenance material ▶ Industrial water filters ▶ Special flexible suction tubes ▶ Deodorization systems (odor control) ▶ Low-pressure air compressors (blowers, screw compressors) ▶ Air conditioning filters We develop, manufacture and install ready for operation systems and facilities in accordance with the highest standards and quality controls. Therefore, our company is certified with ISO 9001:2008.
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Contact Details IFESTOS ALUMINUM ACCESSORIESPASCHALOUDIS BROS CO. Contact Person: Mr. Theofanis Paschaloudis A: 5,5 KLM Thessaloniki-Lagada Rd T: +30 2310 681 291, +30 2310 684 821 F: +30 2310 686 127 E: fanis.pas@ifestos.com W: www.ifestos.com
IFESTOS Aluminum Accessories, one of the very first companies in the aluminum field in Greece, was founded in 1968 in Thessaloniki. Throughout its almost fifty years of course, IFESTOS has established and maintained a reputation for being an expert in producing standard aluminum accessories products (e.g. hinges for opening frames, mechanical locks for sliding frames, aluminum balusters, exceptionally refined handles, insect screens and much more) as well as designing and delivering custom made aluminum solutions for all of its clients around the globe. The company’s privately owned installations in Thessaloniki, currently exceed 5,000 sq.m and include amongst others five entirely automatic die casting machines, a top of the line, eightrobot electrostatic powder coating unit, a complete machine shop and for the first time in the aluminum field in Greece, a product test chamber, built upon the latest EN European standards for product evaluation that is assured through the UKAS ISO 9001:2008 certification. The expansion of IFESTOS’ sales network combined with the flexible and constantly optimized production cycles, have led to the addition as an internal section to the company’s infrastructure of the RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (R & D) department. At its present form and combined with conspicuous investments in the company’s production lines, the R&D department, constitutes a key part of the entire production process, being responsible for the initial feasibility study, the development of a methodology based on the company’s internal structure as well as selecting the appropriate optimization techniques during the design or rapid prototyping phases. This way, even the most difficult custom needs can be met in a fast, cost-effective manner. Just as we entered the new millennium, IFESTOS export department begun operating at substantially higher rates reaching the fifty percent export mark during early 2006 supplying countries like Bulgaria, Albania, Cosovo, Montenegro, Skopje, Romania, Africa and even Japan. All of this has underlined the need for a facility expansion abroad, so in early 2009, IFESTOS inaugurated its brand new plant in Petrich, Bulgaria a move that allowed the company to optimize its services to its loyal customers in the Balkans, as well as in third countries.
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Linakis Digital is a leading Greek digital agency, with 12 years of experience in handling some of the top online and web related domestic and international projects. We design and develop digital and design projects for more than 20 leading accounts, in various industries such as banking, airlines, tourism, pharmaceuticals, NGO’s, electronics etc. Our work has earned us international Contact Details Linakis Digital
acclaim as well as the Sitecore Gold Partnership. Our core business is based in four equally important pillars:
A: 11, Tatoiou str., 14561 Kifisia, Athens, Greece.
• Digital Strategy & Consulting
Contact Person: Vasilis Linakis,
• Website design & development
Partner & Technical Director
• Print design & branding
T: +30 211 79 03 100
In 2012 our agency was the first in Greece to be awarded a strategic
E: v.linakis@linakis.com W: www.linakis.com
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• Mobile sites & tablet apps
platforms by implementing leading technologies to complex projects. In 2015 we welcomed onboard a talented UX team, who have put together an inspired UX process by identifying goals and delivering results. In 2016 we were also proud to be made Microsoft Silver Partners. The numerous distinctions held in domestic and international creative and digital awards, offer the endorsement a company needs to have to choose a partner. We have earned a number of Red dot awards, European Design awards, the German Design Council distinction, Sitecore International Innovation award, Ermis Awards, WebX Awards and the EBGE Merit. The Linakis Digital team offers each project a fine balance between design, overall user experience and underlying technology and is eager to evolve with fresh ideas and cutting edge technological solutions
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Vippon Rubber & Energy resides in Piraeus/Greece. The company was established in 1964 and since then is activated in the following industrial sectors: -Rubber compounds development and processing for various Contact Details Vippon S.A.
applications (defense, technical, construction, marine etc.)
A: 9, 28TH October Street 18 233 Redis Piraeus - Greece
bonded parts of various applications (defense, technical,
T: +30 210 49 11 745
-Production of vulcanized rubber parts and rubber to metal construction, marine etc.)
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Vippon is a well-known, reliable defense industry vendor,
Production Unit
Armored Vehicles (APCs, ARVs, AIFVs & SPHs). In addition,
specialized in the production of Track Systems and Track Parts for various types of Main Battle Tanks and Tracked
A: Thesi Kontita 32011 Inofita Viotias - Greece
the company has shown extensive record in re-rubbering and/
T: +30 22620 31 971
Wheels.
F: +30 22620 32 938
Through its extended production range and in close
or refurbishing of Track Shoes, Road Wheels and Tension
collaboration with world leaders of the sector, the company is in position to support a variety of military tracked vehicles, currently in service in the Western World, the NATO Alliance member States and the Arab States such as Leopard-1/2 MBT, M1A1/2 MBT, M48/M60 MBT, Marder AIFV, YPR765 AIFV, M1/M2 Bradley AIFV, CV90 AIFV, BMP-1/2/3/AIFV, Leonidas/ Kurassier SK105, M113 APC, M88 ARV, M108/109 SPH, M107/110 SPH, PzH2000 SPH. Based on its long-termed experience, its established competence and its production flexibility, Vippon S.A. has developed new production capacity for producing/rubberizing track systems, parts and road wheels for MBTs, AIFVs and other systems originated from the Russian Federation inventory, such as T72/T80/T90 MBTs, BMP1/2/3 AIFVs and the GM-559 vehicle, on which the TOR M1/2 SAM Systems are installed and operating. The company is an ISO9001:2008 certified production unit for the above-mentioned activities and is NATO/NSPA certified vendor (assigned CAGE Code: G0114).
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BQC
Who we are
Certification and Training Body Our Services at a glance
BQC is a Greek Accredited Certification and Training Body specializing in the Certification of Management Systems and Products/ Services in accordance with International Standards and Training Programs relevant to those Standards. The expertise, experience, reliability and global recognition of certificates issued by BQC, have founded its international presence in over 10 countries worldwide, mainly in the Gulf countries and the Middle East.
Our Vision BQC approaches every business - client as a business partner, recognizing that each organization follows its own dynamic evolution through the global market landscape. The vision of BQC is to add value to the workflow of the organizations, boost their distinctive processes and help them grow.
Certification Services • ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems • ISO 37001 Anti-bribery Management Systems • ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems • Food Safety Management Systems (e.g. ISO 22000, HACCP) • OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems • ΗΑLAL • Classification of Hotels and Lodgings • ISO 13485 and P.D. 1348 Medical devices - Quality Management Systems • ISO 29990 Non-formal Education and Training Services Management Systems • ΙSO 27001 Information Security Management Systems • ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems Training Services • Health & Safety sector • Quality sector • Environment & Energy sector • Food sector • Hotel sector • Laboratories sector • Accreditation Standards
Contact Details BQC A: 96, D. Gounari str. & Kifissias Av. GR15125, Maroussi, Athens T: +30 211 22 13 726 T: +30 211 22 13 726 E: info@bqc.gr W: www.bqc.gr
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Mideast Travel Worldwide at World Travel Awards 2017 Mideast Travel Worldwide, a company prevalent in the Greek Tourism Market since 1983, is once again nominated in the World Travel Awards, the Oscars of the Tourism Industry. The company is nominated as Greece’s Leading Destination Management Company for 2017, the category in which Mideast had the honour to be awarded for three consecutive years this far, in 2014, 2015 and 2016. Being awarded by the World Travel Awards for three consecutive times is the best acknowledgment of the hard work and efforts of its Team to always be the best and provide each and every client with tailor-made services at the best rates.
Awards and nominations such as these, surely differentiate Mideast from its competitors, but they are not a reason to rest on one’s laurels; on the contrary, they make Mideast continue moving forward. You can help Mideast win Greece’s Leading Destination Management Company 2017 Award by voting in the site of WTA or here, and then send your contact details to Mideast to enter the competition to win a 5-nights accommodation at the Corfu Imperial Grecotel Exclusive Resort.
Contact Details MIDEAST TRAVEL WORLDWIDE A: 105-107 Vas. Sofias Ave. Athens 115 21, Greece T: +30 211 21 18 888 F: +30 210 642 6147 E: mideast@mideast.gr W: www.mideast.gr
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QATAR AIRWAYS UNVEILS ‘QSUITE’ – A REVOLUTIONARY NEW ‘FIRST IN BUSINESS CLASS’ EXPERIENCE
Global carrier sets new standard in business travel
BERLIN, Germany – Qatar Airways today hosted a standside reveal and a packed press conference to unveil its highly anticipated and revolutionary new Business Class experience to the world’s media and travel trade leaders. Ushering in a never-before-seen standard in Business Class travel, the customisable private suites, named QSuite, introduce a host of firsts to Premium Class travel, reshaping expectations for global business travellers. The new seat design was first unveiled by Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker at a spectacular reveal ceremony, on the opening day of the ITB Berlin exhibition, at the Qatar Airways stand. Attended by an audience of notable VIPs, including His Excellency Sheikh Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Qatari Ambassador to the State of Qatar in Germany, with the Mayor of Berlin, Mr. Michael Müller, as special guest of honour, guests were captivated as a life-size cross-section of a Qatar Airways aircraft featuring the new QSuite was unveiled to rapturous applause. Launched at ITB Berlin, the world’s largest travel trade show, the unique and patented seat has been two years in the making. Its highly anticipated unveiling drew media from around the world and up until the reveal had kept industry experts guessing as to what features and developments it would include. QSuite features the industry’s first-ever double bed available in Business Class, with privacy panels that stow away, allowing passengers in adjoining seats to create their own private room. Adjustable panels and movable TV monitors on the centre four seats allows colleagues, friends or families travelling together to transform their space into a private suite, allowing them to work, dine and socialise together. These new features provide the ultimate customisable travel experience that enables passengers to create an environment that suits their own unique needs.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “Today I am proud to unveil the future of Premium travel with our new QSuite Business Class. Our unique and patented design is a world first in many ways and challenges industry norms by offering passengers more privacy, more choice and more personalisation. With these innovations, Qatar Airways has revolutionised the way we serve our Business Class travellers enabling our passengers to enjoy a First Class experience in Business Class. This is truly Business Class as never seen before and is entirely in keeping with our Premium product and service philosophy. On Qatar Airways, you choose when you dine, and the menu options are varied, with something for everyone. You choose when you rest, and when you want entertainment, we offer more choices than any other airline. It only makes sense to give you the choice to make your own cabin-within-a-cabin, creating double QSuites or quadrants.”
Contact DETAILS Qatar Airways Greece Contact Person: Foteini Konstantakou T: +30 210 95 08 701 E: fkonstantakou@gr.qatarairways.com W: www.qatarairways.com
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Dine with purpose! Hilton Athens has at the heart of its actions the support of vulnerable social groups. The hotel, following its cooperation with the non-profit organization “Boroume” and the local nongovernmental organization “Nostos”, continue to actively contribute by donating one freshly baked bread basket for every bread basket served in any of the hotel’s restaurants to “Emfasis” foundation. With great sense of responsibility and offer to the community, Hilton Athens commits to act and inform its guest to enhance the commendable work of «Emfasis» foundation. “Emfasis” is a Non-profit organization operating in Athens, whose mission is to support the holistic needs of vulnerable and socially excluded groups in need of social, psychological and family support though the innovative principles of Social Street work. In cooperation with a local traditional bakery “Pnyka” we offer “Emfasis” freshly baked bread baskets daily, a valuable product that should not be deprived from anyone. Hilton Athens is committed to supporting its local community and protecting the environment throughout the year. In line with its commitment to reduce waste, the hotel has been recovering and recycling all used bar soap since 2015. The soap is donated to people in need, helping to drive hygiene in the local community. In May 2016, the hotel opened its doors to 90 young people to raise awareness about hospitality as a career and provide young people with prospects of employment. Hilton Athens is also proud to have received the International Environmental Green Key 2016 for its efforts to manage energy, water and waste. Our aim is to inform and engage the local community and the visitors of the city to support this mission by participating in the efforts to make a change. If you are not already familiar with the services of the hotel, we invite you to discover how a dining experience can help people in need.
For more information, please call +30 210-7281230 or visit the below sites: www.athens.hilton.com www.emfasisfoundation.org
Contact Details Hilton Athens Hotel A: 46, Vassilissis Sofias Ave., Athens, 11528, Greece T: +30 210 72 81 000 F: +30 210 72 81 241 E: sales.athens@hilton.com W: www.hiltonathens.gr, www.athens.hilton.com
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6th Annual Event of
RE/MAX ΕΠΕΝΔΥΣΗ ΑΚΙΝΗΤΩΝ • Review of 2016
• Programming of 2017
• Awards
• New year’s pie-cutting
As every year, Remax Ependisi Akiniton proceeded to its annual event. The year of 2016 was one of the best and most productive years of our office.
Our ranking within Re/max • 1st place in Greece in 2016 on development indicators of RE/MAX • 2nd place in 2015, 2014, 2012 and 2011 • 3rd place in northern suburbs in 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 & 2011
• Our offices cover the region of Northern, Southern suburbs and the region of Central Athens. • We communicate in Arabic, Chinese, Russian and English language • We have 50 associates, all trained from REMAX HELLAS. • 75% of our associates have more than 2year experience
REMAX was also one of the company-members of the Arab-Hellenic Chamber which responded to its latest call to assist the House of Syrian Refugees by donating food products, babylinos, toys and medicine.
Contact Details RE/MAX Ependisi Akiniton A: 56 Pentelis Avenue,15234 Halandri T: +30 210 68 96 940 F: +30 210 68 97 271 E: remax_hi@otenet.gr
Contact Details RE/MAX Ependisi Akiniton 2 A: 15 Αggelou Metaxa, 16675 Glyfada T: +30 210 89 42 444 F: +30 210 89 45 064 E: remax_hi@otenet.gr
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“ROYAL LINE” FOR SKAG Following over 27 years of a strong presence in International markets and the Arab world, SKAG launches its tribute line of stationery to honour the history between the Greek manufacturer and its Arab counterparts SKAG launches its new stationery line of products called ROYAL LINE, a name specifically chosen to indicate and illustrate the essence of these products.
“Royal Line” depicts all that the Middle Eastern world has to offer. Ranging from natural beauty, rich culture and elegance this series of stationery tells its own story. Special printing effects have been applied to give the products a 3D textured effect making them stand out and emphasizing the beauty of the carefully selected designs.
Contact Details TH. C. SKAGIAS S.a. A: 4-6 Kolokotroni Str., Krioneri Attikis 145 68, Athens, Greece T: +30 210 81 61 527 E: exports@skag.gr W: www.skag.gr
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Top distinction for Navarino Icons Navarino Icons Extra Virgin Olive Oil named EVOO of the Year 2016 Navarino Icons, the multi - awarded gourmet food line of Greek products has topped a prestigious list of the best and most awarded extra virgin olive oil brands worldwide. Navarino Icons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) was named EVOO of the Year 2016 by the World Ranking Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Continuing a 4,000 year tradition of olive oil making in the Peloponnese, the Navarino Icons Extra Virgin Olive Oil is made from the acclaimed Koroneiki Variety olives from the estates of Costa Navarino, sustainably grown in centuries-old groves and carefully gathered by hand without mechanical means.
Also, Navarino Icons Extra Virgin Olive Oil was listed in the top 5 and Navarino Icons Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil in the top 20 out of 92 international olive oil brands in a list of the Best of Koroneiki Variety for 2016.
Navarino Icons reflects the desire to acquaint people with the rich culinary heritage of the Peloponnese through authentic premium food products and a fine collection of selected and tailor made gift options for a wide range of circumstances.
Contact Details GREKA ICONS A: 5 Pentelis Str. 175 64, P. Faliro, Greece T: +30 210 94 90 221 F: +30 210 94 90 218 E: info@navarinoicons.gr W: www.navarinoicons.com Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @navarinoicons
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Paprika enriches product range with olive oil, olives and honey Paprika is a small/medium trading company at fruits, vegetables, olive oil and honey wholesale business. We operate for more than twenty years at Volos, Magnesia and apart the wholesale warehouses we own a retail shop at Volos city center. Our team, at any level is dedicated to business goals and we always work with a view to open new business opportunities. We have been listening to our customers for years talking about the superior quality of Pelion mountain olive oil. Today, we are proud to say that we will soon be able to add olive oil, olives and honey to our product range. This is the result of our extensive research, discussion and selection of producers that fulfill modern cultivation standards. Still, one must bear in mind that the particular taste of Pelion olive and honey products is derived due to small, family owned agricultural business that still pick up and select the olives by hand and they follow closely all the production process.
altitude grading from 800m to 1100m from early June until late July. The honey of the fir tree is the sugary secretion of needle-like leaves of the tree and it is produced in the summer. It is usually dark, reddish or slightly lighter depending on the source, it is thick with a strong woody aromatic flavor and it is rich in minerals and trace elements Fir Honey is a rare product. Its impressive color, texture and aroma make it a unique product. It presents a natural ability not to crystallize and thus it satisfies the most demanding consumers.
The products Extra Virgin Oil from Pelion Mountain Superior category olive oil obtained directly from olives and solely by mechanical means in order to preserve the flavor and aroma thus keeping all the natural ingredients unaltered. The olives are cold pressed, meaning no heat or chemicals are used to extract the final product. Paprika olive oil is produced from olive trees specially selected to ensure that the oil produced has the highest possible concentrations of the oil’s natural ingredients. Its distinct, rich and fruity flavor makes it ideal to be used for marinades, salad dressings, baking and shallow frying. Since it has more monounsaturated fat than other oils, it is a great choice for heart-healthy cooking. Pelion Fir Honey It is collected at the fir forests of Pelion Mountain at an Contact Details Paprika A: 21-23 Koroniou Str., Volos 38 334, Greece T: +30 24210 80030 F: +30 24210 80030 E: info@mypaprika.gr W: www.mypaprika.gr
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Impressive presence by HELP S.A. in ARAB HEALTH 2017 For yet another year, HELP S.A. had an impressive presence at the biggest Arab Exhibition, ARAB HEALTH which took place in Dubai, on the 29 – 1 February 2017. HELP S.A. presented there, the first-class product ABILAR, a unique product, an advanced wound healing salve for cuts, sores, burns or ulcers in human skin (diabetic foot). HELP S.A. had also the chance to introduce also the great range of services that can provide, such as Manufacturing Science and Technology Services, New Formulation developments, Significant Expertise in multiparticulates (pellets) & solid dosage formulations. During the 4 days’ exhibition, HELP S.A. managed to arrange a profound number of B2B meetings, with great success.
Contact Details HELP S.A. A: 10, Valaoritou Str., Metamorphosis, Attica, 14452, Greece T: +30 210 281 5353 E: m.mourelatou@help.com.gr, d.maligiannis@help.com.gr W: www.help.com.gr
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Intracom Telecom Establishes Strategic Partnership with Nour Smart Solutions For Novel Connectivity and Value Adding Services in the MEA region Athens, Greece - 13 March 2017 Intracom Telecom, a global telecommunication systems and solutions vendor, announced today the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with Nour Smart Solutions, subsidiary of the leading data communication provider NourNet, and the system integration arm of Nour Communications, the telecom arm of Astra Group. The goal of this partnership is to provide innovative connectivity and Value Adding content services to hotels, residential compounds, and service providers in the MEA region. More specifically, Intracom Telecom has undertaken the supply and set to operation of its fs|cdn™ Anywhere multi-screen video services platform enabling the delivery of high quality interactive video content to TVs and smart connected devices. Nour Smart Solutions will be bundling this service with their connectivity and communication services, introducing a differentiating end-to-end solution offering to their customers. The first user of this deployment is a luxurious residential compound in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, supporting a variety of high definition channels as well as on demand services.
It is noteworthy that Intracom Telecom has a long standing experience in powering the delivery of video services to more than 40 telecom and cable providers as well as residential compounds in North America and Europe. Mr. Sotiris Bithas, Marketing Director of Telco Software Business Division at Intracom Telecom, commented: «We are delighted to inaugurate this strategic partnership with Nour Smart Solutions, to jointly introduce innovative connectivity & content services in the region. Intracom Telecom will be contributing with its global market expertise in video delivery, as well as other cutting-edge technologies, enabling Nour Smart Solutions to excel in their market.” Mr. Raed Taha, General Manager of Nour Smart Solutions, shared: “Indeed, we are very pleased to form a strategic partnership with Intracom Telecom. By combining Nour Smart Solutions expertise in leveraging multiple technologies to support our customers with Intracom Telecom’s technology and solutions, we can expand with huge success in many markets across the region.”
Contact Details Intracom Telecom Contact Person: Alexandros Tarnaris, Marketing Communications Director A: 19.7 km Markopoulou Ave., Peania, GR 19002 T: +30 210 66 77 027 E: atarnar@intracom-telecom.com W: www.intracom-telecom.com
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NORSAFE Hellas supplies personnel transport catamarans to ARCHIRODON In the 2nd half of 2016, NORSAFE Hellas delivered a flotilla of five (5) personnel transfer catamaran boats to the well-known ARCHIRODON Construction Group for their operations in Abu Dhabi – U.A.E. All boats were built under DNV-GL Class and they are able to transfer 63 passengers and 2 crew members with safety and comfort. MISTRAL 39 is a durable, purpose built passenger-personnel tender boat, designed for short-medium range transport in offshore work sites. This powerful workboat combines high safety standards, great stability, excellent maneuverability and fuel efficiency that is hard to find in this category. This unique design offers reliable, low cost and safe transportation for all climates and weather conditions. Norsafe Hellas was founded in 1974 with the co-operation of Watercraft Ltd. U.K. Since 1974, Watercraft Hellas supplied a vast number of lifeboats and davits of all sizes from 16ft to 36ft and hook release systems. It is worthy to mention that Watercraft has also manufactured and supplied commercial crafts up to 45ft for the needs of the Greek Port Authorities, the Hellenic Hydrographic Service, the Hellenic Coast Guard, the Greek Navy and the Hellenic Air Force. In 2006 Watercraft Hellas SA was acquired by Norsafe AS (Faervik, Norway) who is considered a world leader in SAR industry with a 100-year background. Today, NORSAFE Hellas employs 85 specialists in manufacturing lifesaving equipment. Our product range consist of conventional and open lifeboats, free fall lifeboats, workboats, rescue and long range operation boats, fast attack and high speed patrol boats. Also, there is an extensive range of davits and/or release systems suitable for the entire range of our lifeboats. The company can also supply specialized products such, harbor pilot boats, landing crafts and passenger/personnel transfer boats.
Contact Details Norsafe Hellas S.A. A: 7th Kilometre Old National Road Thebes to Chalkis 32200, Thebes - Beotia, Greece T: +30 22620 22 441, +30 22620 22 442 F: +30 22620 29 075 W: www.norsafe.com
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ABB delivers substation to enable power flow from solar park in Dubai ABB collaborates with DEWA to integrate solar energy and support UAE’s clean energy ambition
Zurich, Switzerland, February14, 2017 –ABB has 5,000 MW -enough to serve 800,000 homes successfully energized a major substation that will — and help mitigate the impact of around 6.5 Grid integration of the largest million tons of carbon dioxide per year. This help evacuate power from the Mohamed Bin Rashid solar park in the Middle East and North Africa development supports the UAE’s goal to be Al Maktoum (MBR) Solar Park, a key element of the a global center of clean energy and a green vision to generate7 percent of Dubai’s power from ABB solution economy by 2050. clean energy sources by 2020; 25 percent by 2030, 1st and 75 percent by 2050. ABB was responsible for the design, engineering, The 400/132 kilovolt (kV) gas-insulated switchgear supply, installation and commissioning of the sub1st (GIS) substation has been built for Dubai Electricistation. Key product supplies include 11 bays of 400 kV and 21 bays of compact 132 kV Gas Inty & Water Authority (DEWA), the UAE’s leading 5,000 MW power utility, to connect the second phase of the sulated Switchgear (GIS), power transformer sand MBR Solar Park and integrate 200 megawatts(MW) IEC 61850-based open architecture automation 57 ° Celcius of electricity to the transmission grid. The utility and control systems. scale solar photovoltaic plant, which covers 4.5 square kilometers, will produce enough electriciABB (ABBN: SIXSwiss Ex) is a pioneering technolty to serve more than 130,000 people. Its addition to the UAE ogy leader in electrification products, robotics and motion, indusnetwork displaces the need for power from fossil fuels that would trial automation and power grids, serving customers in utilities, have produced about 250,000 tons of carbon emissions annually. industry and transport & infrastructure globally. Continuing more than a 125-year history of innovation, ABB today is writing the Further expansions are planned and the Mohamed Bin Rashid future of industrial digitalization and driving the Energy and Fourth Al Maktoum solar park, when completed by 2030,will be Industrial Revolutions. ABB operates in more than 100 countries spread across a 70 square kilometer area, making it the largwith about 132,000 employees. www.abb.com. est single-site solar project in the world with a capacity of MBR SOLAR, UAE
Turnkey 400/132 kV grid substation
Solar 400 kV station connected to renewable/green energy source in the UAE
Major infrastructure to be developed as part of the MBR solar park
Total transmission capacity upon completion
Temperature during summer at the substation
Contact Details ABB S.A. A: 13th km Athens – Lamia National Rd GR 144 52 Metamorphossi Attiki - Greece Contact Person: Vassilis Vassiliou T: +30 210 28 91 640 E: abb@gr.abb.com W: www.abb.com
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR TRUST SPYRIDES S.A. is the key Greek manufacturer of Fuel Dispensers & Automation Systems for Petrol Stations and the Petroleum Industry in general. Our company continues its operations with success and thanks to the trust of our customers, SPYRIDES S.A. managed to considerably expand its turnover within last few years. Within 2014-2016 SPYRIDES S.A. achieved to be the major player in the reform of the Greek Fuel Retail Network. We equipped with our Automation Systems 2100 Greek Petrol Stations (40% of total network). Apart from monitoring fuel inflow–outflow, our Automation facilitates the forwarding of data to the Greek Ministry of Finance in real time. At the same time we managed to maintain all our long standing customers in Arab Countries across Africa & Middle East and further expand our exports in new markets of Arab world. SPYRIDES S.A. succeeded to become the sole supplier of Fuel Dispensers at almost all Oil Companies in some Arab Countries. Recently in order to meet the new challenges in the Greek market SPYRIDES S.A. launched Payment Systems for the Gas Station Forecourt. Due to the banking restrictions the Greek consumers are using more Credit & Debit Cards. Hence SPYRIDES S.A. developed a Series of customer oriented Payment Systems to ensure most efficient performance, whether the end user will be an independent retailer or a company owned network. Additionally, all systems are supported by a reliable and modern Front Office Software which incorporates Loyalty and Fleet Scheme as well. The Payment Systems can be connected to various Petrol Station’s Back Office Systems to facilitate Management, Monitoring and Reporting in an easy and user-friendly way. The Payment Systems are suitable for both attended or unattended transactions, taking into consideration the need for Easy to Use Interface and Safe & Accurate fuel transactions. SPYRIDES S.A. expands its activities continually in new fields and new distributors in Arab world and present itself as a reliable company able to offer beneficial business opportunities.
For that we wish to thank so much all our Arab customers for their trust.
Contact Details SPYRIDES S.A. A: 24 Athinon Ave. Athens – Greece T: +30 213 01 80 107 F: +30 210 52 48 347 W: www.neotec.gr
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Listening to Industry’s Needs Mistras Group presents new Revolutionary Ultrasonic System for Remote Corrosion Monitoring Mistras Group Hellas A.B.E.E., member and a wholly owned subsidiary of Mistras Group, combines industry-leading products and technologies, expertise in mechanical integrity (MI) and non-destructive testing (NDT) services and proprietary data warehousing & analysis software. Mistras’ new remote thickness tracking system, CALIPERAYTM has been recently launched as the tool for operators to stay on top of their asset integrity and maintenance by utilizing permanently installed ultrasonic sensors to remotely, quickly and accurately monitor corrosion and erosion. High-temperature, hard-to-reach locations can now be tested as often as they should be and provide warning of developing problems arising from corrosion and erosion, avoiding costly surprises. SAFETY - DECREASED COTS - ACCURACY - REPEATABILITY
Contact Details Mistras Group Hellas A.B.E.E. A: 7, El. Venizelou & Delfon Str., 14452 Athens, Greece T: +30 210 28 46 801 E: Sales@mistrasgroup.gr W: www.mistrasgroup.gr
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SALFO’s success continues in 2017 with two new design projects in the UAE SALFO & Associates SA, the largest engineering company of Greece, ranked 198th worldwide by ENR, continues its expansion in the Middle East with the award of two prestigious new design projects in the UAE. The first project concerns the provision of design services to J.K Bauen Building Contracting LLC, for the Portofino Family Hotel. “Portofino” is part of “The Heart of Europe Project”, a large touristic development that will boast 14 hotels and resorts on the Europe Cluster. The design concerns the development of a 5-star luxury hotel with 451 rooms and a total area of approximately 55,000m2. The design will aim at capturing the essence of the Italian Port-City and realize it in the form of a single building. It is a hotel for families only; it will provide large beaches facing both Dubai and the Gulf in front of landscaped areas, surrounding the various swimming pools. It will host synchronized-swimming shows, it will serve Italian food with music and it will exhibit the first artificial coral reef aquarium in a hotel. The second project concerns the provision of design services to Musanada (Abu Dhabi General Services Company) for a portfolio of projects within the Al Ain Zoo in Abu Dhabi. The projects include the new Headquarters building of the zoo, the renovation of the existing boundary, in order to meet biosecurity demands, new storage and facility management areas and the upgrade of the chimpanzee exhibit into a facility compatible with the animals’ needs and the visitors’ expectations.
Contact Details SALFO AND ASSOCIATES S.A. A: 11, Vouliagmenis Av., 11636 Athens, Greece T: +30 210 92 10 080 E: info@salfo.gr W: www.salfo.gr
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Gauzer Participates in BIG5 Exhibition In Saudi Arabia In the context of our continuous discussion with our clients and the construction market in general we are delighted to announce our participation in the BIG5 exhibition that takes place between 27-30 March 2017, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Our stand number is 2D18 and we would love to meet with you and present our products. There we will show case our latest solar water heater models as well as various solutions for swimming pool heating and tailor-made projects.
We are waiting you there!
Photos from previous participation of Gauzer at the Big5 Saudi
Contact Details GAUZER ENERGY Solar Systems – Solar Collectors – Gas Heating Equipment A: 26 D. Theοdora Str. Metamorfosi Attiki T: +30 210 2812 518, +30 211 75 07 655 F: +30 210 2812 227 E: gauzer@gauzer.gr W: www.gauzer.eu
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EGNA Navridis & Associates Law Firm NEW BRANCHES IN SOFIA AND SKOPJE The end of 2016 and the beginning of 2017 finds EGNA Navridis & Associates Law Firm – even bigger and stronger. Within 2016, thanks to the excellent operation of both our Head Office in Athens and the existing branches in Bucharest and Tirana, the number of natural persons and legal entities that chose to trust us for their legal support has been multiplied and so has the number of lawyers who have become members of our law team. This great satisfaction motivated us to further expand our activities, establishing two new branches, this time in Sofia and Skopje. Having a team of multilingual associates who work with passion in order to propose and develop innovative solutions, EGNA Navridis & Associates Law Firm at the same time particularly focuses on the specialization, experience, integrity and credibility of its people so as to achieve the quality of its services to be recognized. As a result, we are proud to see the interest towards our law firm to rapidly grow also in Sofia and Skopje, allowing us to estimate that this new challenge will soon lead us to another success story.
Contact Details HEAD OFFICE ATHENS A: 21 Voukourestiou str. 106 71 T: +30 210 36 01 020 F: +30 210 36 04 298 BUCHAREST A: Nerva Traian nr 3, City Business Center, 031041 T: +4 021 3038000 F: +4 021 3672371 PRISTINA A: Rr. Fehmi Agani no. 1/16, 10010 T: +355 424 80000 F: +355 424 80001 SKOPJE A: 1737 str. no 32-1/39 - Zum Palace, 1000 T: +389 23236000 F: +389 23101280 sofia A: 146B Vitosha boulevard, 1463 T: +359 24940900 F: +359 24940901 tirana A: Str. Kavajes 598, Raiffeisen Bank Building, 1001 T: +355 424 80000 F: +355 424 80001 E: info@navridis.com W: www.navridis.com
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