List of companies of Greece
Greece is a country in southeastern Europe. Greece is a democratic and developed country with an advanced high-income economy, a high quality of life, and a very high standard of living. A founding member of the United Nations, Greece was the tenth member to join the European Communities (precursor to the European Union) and has been part of the Eurozone since 2001. It is also a member of numerous other international institutions, including the Council of Europe, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the World Trade Organization (WTO), the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), and the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF). Greece's unique cultural heritage, large tourism industry, prominent shipping sector and geostrategic importance[1][2][3] classify it as a middle power. It is the largest economy in the Balkans, where it is an important regional investor.
S.A. (Greek: A.E) is used as a suffix to denote a public limited company, as in Plc. For further information on the types of business entities in this country and their abbreviations, see "Business entities in Greece".
Largest Firms
This list shows firms in the Forbes Global 2000, which ranks firms by total revenues reported before 31 March 2018.
Rank | Image | Name | 2018 Revenues (USD $B) | Employees | Notes |
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1606 | Piraeus Bank | $3.3 B | 15,546 | The company operates through four business segments: Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Asset Management & Treasury. | |
1616 | National Bank of Greece | $2.4 B | 11,501 | operates its business through the following business segments: Retail Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking; Global Markets and Asset Management; Insurance; International Banking Operations; Turkish Banking Operation and Others. | |
1626 | Alpha Bank | $3.5 B | 11,727 | Its products include housing loans, investment products, deposit accounts, cards, consumer loans, private banking and bancassurance. It also offers car insurance and web banking. | |
1632 | Eurobank Ergasias | $2.2 B | 8,617 | Engages in the provision of retail, private, corporate, private banking, asset management, insurance, treasury, capital markets, and other services. | |
1736 | Hellenic Petroleum | $9 B | 3,409 | Its activities include supply, refining, and trading of petroleum products; fuels oil marketing; petrochemical or chemical production and trading; oil and gas exploration and production; power generation & trading and natural gas; renewable energy sources production and trading; provision of consulting and engineering services to hydrocarbon related project; and participation in the transportation of crude oil and products. | |
1860 | Bank of Greece | $1.7 B | 1,864 | Supervises credit institutions, insurance and reinsurance firms; manages and operates payment and securities settlement systems; holds and manages the country's official reserve assets such as foreign exchange and gold reserves; acts as treasurer and fiscal agent of the government; compiles and publishes monetary and credit aggregates; and monitors and analyses the economic conjuncture and monetary policy. | |
Notable firms
This list includes notable companies with primary headquarters located in the country. The industry and sector follow the Industry Classification Benchmark taxonomy. Organizations which have ceased operations are included and noted as defunct.
Name | Industry | Sector | Headquarters | Founded | Notes |
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Abea | Consumer goods | Food products | Chania | 1889 | Olive oil |
Achaia Clauss | Consumer Goods | Beverages | Patras | 1861 | The oldest company in Greece operating today |
ADMIE | Utilities | Electricity | Athens | 2012 | Infrastructure |
Aegean Airlines | Consumer services | Travel & Leisure | Athens | 1987 | Airline |
Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc. | Industrials | Oil Equipment, Services & Distribution | Piraeus | 1995 | Lubricants shipping, founded by Dimitris Melissanidis |
Aegean Speed Lines | Industrials | Marine transportation | Glyfada | 2005 | Shipping |
Aeolian Investment Fund S.A. | Financials | Financial services | Athens | 1992 | Capital markets, investments |
Air Mediterranean | Consumer services | Airlines | Athens | 2017 | Airline |
Alfa-Beta Vassilopoulos | Consumer services | Food & drug retailers | Athens | 1939 | Food retailers & wholesalers |
Alpha Bank | Financials | Banks | Athens | 1879 | Bank |
Alpha Records | Consumer services | Media | Athens | 1987 | Record producer |
Alpha TV | Consumer services | Media | Athens | 1996 | Broadcasting & entertainment |
Aluminium of Greece | Basic materials | Industrial metals & mining | Marousi | 1960 | Aluminium, part of Mytilineos Holdings |
Amjet Executive | Consumer services | Travel & Leisure | Athens | 2009 | Airline |
ANEK Lines | Industrials | Industrial Transportation | Chania | 1967 | Marine transportation, founded by Irineos Galanakis |
ANT1 Group | Consumer services | Media | Athens | 1989 | Media agencies, founded by Minos Kyriakou |
ANT1 | Consumer services | Media | Athens | 1989 | Broadcasting & entertainment, part of ANT1 Group |
Arcadia Shipmanagement | Industrials | Marine transportation | Athens | 1998 | Shipping |
Archirodon | Industrials | Heavy construction | Athens | 1959 | Construction, energy |
Astra Airlines | Consumer services | Travel & leisure | Thessaloniki | 2008 | Airline |
Atcom | Technology | Software & computer services | Athens | 1997 | Software |
Athens Exchange | Financials | Equity Investment Instruments | Athens | 1876 | Stock Exchange, Bond market, Derivatives market and Carbon Emission Market |
Athens International Airport S.A. | Consumer services | Travel & leisure | Athens | 1996 | Mass transit |
Athens-Macedonian News Agency | Consumer services | Media | Athens | 2008 | New agency |
Athens Mass Transit System | Consumer services | Travel & tourism | Athens | 1993 | Mass transit |
Athens Metro | Consumer services | Travel & leisure | Athens | 1869 | Athens subway |
Atlas Maritime | Industrials | Marine transportation | Athens | 2004 | Shipping and oil transportation |
Attica Bank | Financials | Banks | Athens | 1925 | Bank |
Attica Group | Industrials | Marine transportation | Athens | 1918 | Ferry service, founded by Pericles Panagopoulos |
Attiki Odos consortium | Industrials | Transportation services | Athens | 1996 | Supervises Athens' ringroad |
Avin International | Industrials | Marine transportation | Maroussi | 1977 | Oil transportation |
Bank of Greece | Financials | Banks | Athens | 1928 | Central bank, governed by Yannis Stournaras |
Bazaar | Consumer services | Food retailers & wholesalers | Athens | - | Supermarkets |
Beat | Consumer services | Transportation networking | Athens | 2011 | Taxi service |
Berios | Industrials | Heavy construction | Athens | 1984 | Civil engineering, construction |
Black Lotus Records | Consumer services | Media | Athens | 1998 | Record producer |
Bluebird Airways | Consumer services | Airlines | Heraklion | 2008 | Airline |
Blue Star Ferries | Industrials | Marine transportation | Athens | 2000 | Ferry service |
Centric Multimedia | Consumer services | Multimedia | Athens | 1995 | Multimedia |
Ceres Hellenic Shipping Enterprises | Industrials | Marine transportation | Pireus | 1949 | Ship management, founded by George Livanos |
Chipita | Food & Beveradges | Food & Beveradges | Athens | 1973 | Famous food brands |
Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company | Consumer services | Food & Beverages | Zug | 1969 | Famous brand |
Compupress | Consumer services | Publishing | Athens | 1982 | Magazine and book publishing |
Cosmote | Telecommunications | Mobile telecommunications | Athens | 1998 | Mobile telephony operator |
Costamare | Industrials | Marine transportation | Monaco | 1975 | Shipping |
Danaos Corporation | Industrials | Marine transportation | Pireus | 1972 | Shipping |
Danaos Management Consultants | Technology | Software | Piraeus | 1986 | Technology |
DEPA | Oil & gas | Exploration & production | Athens | 1988 | Natural gas |
DESFA | Oil & gas | Exploration & production | Chalandri | 2007 | Natural gas |
Digea | Broadcast | Digital Provider | Athens | 2009 | Broadcaster |
DryShips Inc | Industrials | Marine transportation | Athens | 2004 | Shipping company owned by George Economou |
EAS | Industrials | Defense | Athens | 2004 | Defense |
ELCO | Consumer goods | Household goods & home construction | Lykovrysi | 1960 | Durable Household Products |
Epsa | Consumer goods | Soft drinks | Pilio | 1924 | Soft drinks |
Neorion | Industrials | Commercial vehicles & trucks | Ermoupolis | 1820 | Shipyards |
Elefsis Shipyards | Industrials | Heavy construction | Eleusis | 1962 | Construction |
Ellinair | Consumer services | Airlines | Thessaloniki | 2013 | Airline |
Energean Oil & Gas | Oil & gas | Exploration & production | Maroussi | 2007 | Oil Company |
Epsilon TV | Consumer services | Broadcasting and entertainment | Marousi | 1990 | Owned by Ivan Savvidis and will be replaced by OPEN TV at 1st of October 2018 |
Estia Newspaper S.A. | Consumer services | Media | Athens | 1876 | Newspaper broadsheet |
ETEM | Basic materials | Aluminium | Athens | 1971 | Aluminium |
Eurobank Ergasias | Financials | Banks | Athens | 1990 | Bank |
Euroseas | Industrials | Marine transportation | Maroussi | 1917 | Shipping |
Evga S.A. | Consumer goods | Food products | Athens | 1934 | Dairy |
EYDAP | Utilities | Water | Galatsi | 1980 | Water industry |
Fage | Consumer services | Food & Beverages | Strassen | 1926 | yogurt products |
Flocafé | Consumer services | Restaurants & bars | Athens | 1994 | Coffee chain |
Finos Film | Consumer services | Film production | Athens | 1943 | film production |
Fix Brewery | Consumer goods | Brewers | Athens | 1864 | Greek lager beer |
Folli Follie | Consumer goods | Clothing & accessories | Athens | 1982 | Jewelry, watches, accessories |
Forthnet | Telecommunications | Fixed line telecommunications | Athens | 1995 | ISP |
Frigoglass | Industrial | Commercial Refrigeration | Kifissia | 1993 | ISP |
GainJet Aviation | Consumer services | Airlines | Athens | 2006 | Airline |
Galaxias | Consumer services | Food retailers & wholesalers | Athens | 1982 | Supermarkets |
GEK Terna | Industrials | Heavy construction | Athens | 1969 | Construction, energy |
Germanos Group | Industrials | Electrical components & equipment | Athens | 1980 | Batteries |
Golden Star Ferries | Industrials | Marine transportation | Andros | 2011 | Shipping |
Goody's Burger House | Consumer services | Travel & leisure | Athens | 1975 | Restaurants & bar |
Grecotel | Consumer services | Hospitality | Rethymno | - | |
Greek Wine Cellars | Consumer goods | Beverages | Markopoulo | - | Distillers & Vintners |
Haitoglou Bros | Consumer goods | Food products | Athens | 1924 | Food processing |
Halyvourgiki Hellenic Steel Industry S.A. | Basic materials | Iron & steel | Athens | 1937 | Steel, co-owned by Giorgos Angelopoulos and Panagiotis Angelopoulos |
Heaven Music | Consumer services | Media | Athens | 2001 | Record producer |
Hellas Sat | Telecommunications | Space telecommunications | Nicosia | 2003 | Communications Satellite |
Hellenic Aerospace Industry | Industrials | Aerospace | Tanagra | 1975 | Aerospace |
Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation | Consumer services | Broadcasting & entertainment | Athens | 1938 | Public broadcasting |
Hellenic Duty Free Shops | Consumer services | Broadline retailers | Agios Stefanos | 1979 | Travel retailer |
Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator | Infrastructure | Utilities | Athens | 2009 | Energy Distributor |
Hellenic Petroleum | Oil & gas | Exploration & production | Athens | 1958 | Oil Refining |
Hellenic Post | Industrials | Delivery services | Athens | 1828 | Postal services, courier |
Hellenic Railways Organisation | Infrastructure | Railway | Athens | 1971 | Railway |
Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund | Financials | Real estate holding & development | Athens | 2011 | Development |
Hellenic Seaways | Industrials | Marine transportation | Piraeus | 2005 | Ferry service |
Hellenic Shipyards Co. | Industrials | Industrial transportation | Skaramagas | 1957 | Shipyards, founded by Stavros Niarchos |
Hellenic Vehicle Industry | Industrials | Commercial vehicles & trucks | Thessaloniki | 1972 | Vehicle industry |
Heracles General Cement | Industrials | Building materials & fixtures | Athens | 1911 | Cement, part of LafargeHolcim (Switzerland) |
Heron S.A. | Utilities | Conventional electricity | Athens | 2000 | Energy |
Hondos Center | Consumer services | Specialty retailers | Athens | 1967 | Clothing and personal products retailer |
Hotel Grande Bretagne | Consumer services | Hotels | Athens | 1874 | Hotel |
IANOS | Consumer services | Publishing | Thessaloniki | 1984 | Magazine and book publishing |
I Avgi ekdotikos & dimosiografikos organismos S.A. | Consumer services | Media | Athens | 1952 | Newspaper broadsheet |
Ideal Bikes | Consumer goods | Recreational products | Patras | 1977 | Bicycles |
IMC Technologies | Technology | Software | Athens | 2004 | Technology |
Interbalkan Medical Center | Health | Hospital | Thessaloniki | 2000 | Developer founded by Giorgos Apostolopoulos |
Intracom | Technology | Software | Athens | 1977 | Developer founded by Socrates Kokkalis |
Intralot | Consumer services | Gambling | Athens | 1992 | Gaming, betting firm founded by Socrates Kokkalis |
Investment Bank of Greece | Financials | Banks | Athens | - | Bank |
Ionian Group | Consumer goods | Food products | Zante | 2015 | Ferry services |
Kefalonian Lines | Industrials | Marine transportation | Cephalonia | 2013 | Ferry service |
IQsoft | Technology | Software | Ioannina | - | Technology |
Joannou & Paraskevaides | Industrials | Heavy construction | Guernsey | 1961 | Petroleum engineering and construction]] |
Jumbo S.A. | Consumer goods | Toys | Athens | 1986 | Toys |
Karelia Fine Tobaccos | Consumer goods | Tobacco | Kalamata | 1888 | Tobaccos |
Kathimerini Publishing S.A | Consumer services | Media | Neo Phaliro | 1919 | Newspaper broadsheet |
Kefalonian Lines | Industrials | Marine transportation | Cephalonia | 2013 | Ferry service |
Kioleides | Industrials | Commercial vehicles & trucks | Athens | 1968 | Trailers, trucks |
Korres | Health care | Pharmaceuticals | Athens | 1996 | Pharmaceuticals |
Kotsovolos | Consumer services | Specialty retailers | Athens | 1950 | Electronics retailer |
KTEL | Consumer services | Travel & tourism | Athens | 1952 | Public transport |
Kyknos | Consumer goods | Food products | Ilia | 1911 | Sauce, canning |
LAGIE | Financials | Energy Investment Instruments | Athens | 2011 | Energy exchange |
Lavipharm | Health care | Pharmaceuticals | Athens | 1911 | Pharmaceuticals |
Libra Group | Conglomerates | – | New York City | 2003 | Conglomerate, founded by George Logothetis |
Lobby Music | Consumer services | Media | Athens | 2010 | Record producer |
Loux | Consumer goods | Soft drinks | Patras | 1950 | Soft drinks |
Majestic International Cruises | Industrials | Marine transportation | Athens | 1980 | Cruise service |
Makedonia TV | Consumer services | Broadcasting and entertainment | Thessaloniki | 1991 | TV channel |
Marfin Investment Group | Conglomerates | – | Nea Erythraia | 1998 | Transportation, food & beverage, retail |
MarineTraffic | Technology | Software | Athens | 2007 | Ship tracking intelligence |
Maritime Company of Lesvos | Industrials | Marine transportation | Mytilene | 1972 | Shipping |
Masoutis | Consumer services | Food retailers & wholesalers | Thessaloniki | 1976 | Supermarkets |
Melissa S.A. | Consumer goods | Food products | Athens | 1947 | Sauce, canning |
Metaxa | Consumer goods | Distillers & vintners | Athens | 1888 | Distillery |
Metka | Industrials | Heavy construction | Athens | 1962 | Manufacturing and construction, part of Mytilineos Holdings |
Metro S.A. | Consumer services | Food retailers & wholesalers | Metamorfosi | 1976 | Supermarkets |
Mevgal | Consumer goods | Food products | Koufalia | 1950 | Dairy products |
Mikel Coffee Company | Consumer services | Restaurants & bars | Larissa | 2008 | Coffee chain |
Minoan Lines | Industrials | Marine transportation | Heraclion | 1972 | Ferry service |
Minos Wines | Consumer goods | Beverages | Crete | 1932 | Distillers & Vintners |
Misko | Consumer goods | Food products | Athens | 1927 | Pasta |
Mythos Brewery | Consumer goods | Beverages | Sindos | 1968 | Distillers & Vintners |
Minos EMI | Consumer services | Media | Athens | 1931 | Record producer |
MLS Innovation S.A. | Technology | Software | Thessaloniki | 1989 | Technology |
Motor Oil Hellas | Oil & gas | Exploration & production | Athens | 1970 | Oil Company, founded by Vardis Vardinogiannis |
Mytilineos Holdings | Conglomerates | – | Maroussi | 1990 | Conglomerate, founded by Evangelos Mytilineos |
Naftemporiki | Consumer services | Media | Athens | 1924 | Newspaper broadsheet |
Natech | Technology | Software | Ioannina | 1983 | Technology |
National Bank of Greece | Financials | Banks | Athens | 1841 | Bank |
Navios Maritime Holdings | Industrials | Marine transportation | Pireus | 1992 | Shipping, logistics owned by Angeliki Frangou |
Neorion | Industrials | Commercial vehicles & trucks | Ermoupolis | 1820 | Shipyards |
Nipponia | Consumer goods | Automobiles & parts | Athens | 1992 | Auto parts |
Ocean Rig | Oil & gas | Exploration & production | Athens | 1996 | Drilling, founded by George Economou |
Olympia Odos consortium | Industrials | Transportation services | Athens | 2008 | Supervises and maintains motorway 8 |
Olympic Air | Consumer services | Airlines | Spata | 2009 | Airline |
Olympus Airways | Consumer services | Airlines | Athens | 2014 | Airline |
OPAP | Consumer services | Gambling | Athens | 1958 | Lotteries |
Orange2Fly | Consumer services | Airlines | Athens | 2015 | Airline |
Orient Bikes | Consumer goods | Recreational products | Larissa | 1987 | Bicycles |
OTE | Telecommunications | Fixed line telecommunications | Maroussi | 1949 | Telecom |
Papadopoulos | Consumer goods | Food products | Athens | 1930 | Biscuits |
Papastratos | Consumer goods | Tobacco | Pireus | 1830 | Tobacco, part of Philip Morris International (US) |
Parachute Type foundry | Technology | Type foundry | Athens | 2001 | Fonts for sale |
Pelargos | Consumer goods | Food products | Athens | 1975 | Tomato sauce |
Peiraiki | Consumer goods | Beverages | Drapetsona | - | Distillers & Vintners |
Piraeus Bank | Financials | Banks | Athens | 1916 | Banks |
Pitsos | Consumer goods | Household goods & home construction | Kifissia | 1865 | Durable household products |
Port of Piraeus | Industrials | Industrial transportation | Pireus | 1930 | Transportation services |
Port of Thessaloniki | Industrials | Industrial transportation | Thessaloniki | 1999 | Transportation services |
Pouliadis Associates Corporation | Technology | Software & computer services | Athens | 1980 | Software |
Profile Systems and Software | Technology | Software & computer services | Athens | 1990 | Software |
Prometheus Gas | Oil & gas | Oil Equipment, services & distribution | Athens | 1991 | Oil equipment & services |
Proton | Consumer services | Food retailers & wholesalers | Athens | 1998 | Supermarkets |
Public Power Corporation | Oil & gas | Alternative energy | Athens | 1950 | Alternative fuels |
Pyramis | Consumer goods | Household goods & home construction | Thessaloniki | 1959 | Durable Household Products |
RCH | Consumer goods | Automobiles & parts | Katerini | 2007 | Auto parts |
Brink's | Consumer goods | Beverages | Rethymno | 2001 | Distillers & Vintners |
ROAR! Rock of Angels Records | Consumer services | Media | Angelochori | 2012 | Record producer |
Rokas Constructions S.A. | Industrials | Heavy construction | Athens | 1958 | Electromechanical projects |
Santorini Brewing Company | Consumer goods | Beverages | Santorini | 2011 | Distillers & Vintners |
Saracakis | Consumer goods | Automobiles & parts | Athens | 1922 | Auto parts |
Seajets | Industrials | Marine transportation | Piraeus | 1989 | Ferry service |
SEKA | Oil & gas | Oil Equipment, services & distribution | Kaloi Limenes | 1961 | Oil equipment & services |
Sfakianakis | Consumer goods | Automobiles & parts | Athens | 1957 | Auto parts |
Skai TV | Consumer services | Media | Piraeus | 1992 | Broadcasting & Entertainment |
Sky Express | Consumer services | Airlines | Athens | 2005 | Airline |
Sleaszy Rider Records | Consumer services | Media | Athens | 1999 | Record producer |
Softex | Consumer goods | Nondurable household products | Athens | 1936 | Paper towel |
Spinalonga Records | Consumer services | Media | Athens | 2004 | Record producer |
Star Channel | Consumer services | Media | Athens | 1993 | Broadcasting & Entertainment |
State Aircraft Factory | Industrials | Aerospace & defense | Athens | 1917 | Aerospace |
Superfast Ferries | Industrials | Industrial transportation | Athens | 1993 | Marine transportation |
Temax | Industrials | Industrial engineering | Athens | 1925 | Commercial vehicles & trucks |
Terkenlis | Consumer goods | Food products | Thessaloniki | 1948 | Food processing |
Terna Energy | Oil & Gas | Alternative energy | Athens | 1997 | Renewable energy equipment |
The Spicy Effect | Consumer services | Media | Athens | 2009 | Record producer |
Thessaloniki Waterbus | Consumer goods | Food products | Thessaloniki | - | Ferry services |
Theon Sensors | Industrials | Defense | Athens | 2004 | Defense |
Thessaloniki International Fair | Consumer services | General retailers | Thessaloniki | 1926 | Specialty retailers |
Titan Cement | Industrials | Construction & materials | Athens | 1902 | Building Materials & fixtures |
TrainOSE | Consumer services | Travel & leisure | Athens | 2005 | Travel & tourism |
Tsantali | Consumer goods | Beverages | Agios Pavlos | 1938 | Distillers & Vintners |
Variety Cruises | Industrials | Marine transportation | Athens | 2006 | Cruise service |
Vianex S.A. | Health care | Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | Athens | 1971 | Pharmaceuticals |
Viohalco | Basic materials | Industrial metals & mining | Brussels | 1937 | Nonferrous Metals |
Viva Services | Consumer services | Technology | Athens | 1998 | Online service provider |
Vivartia | Consumer goods | Food producers | Athens | 1968 | Food products |
Vodafone Greece | Telecommunications | Mobile telecommunications | Chalandri | 1992 | Fixed and mobile line communications |
Watt+Volt | Utilities | Conventional electricity | Athens | 2011 | Energy trade |
WIND Hellas | Telecommunications | Fixed line telecommunications | Athens | 1992 | Fixed and mobile line communications |
Zoo Bytes | Technology | Software | Athens | 2004 | Social network service & online games service |
- Nickel smelting factory in Larymna.
- Bauxite smelting factory in Distomo.
- Waste water treatment in Psyttaleia.
- Oil extraction in Prinos.
- Thermal power plant in Agios Dimitrios
- Shipyard in Chalkis.
See also
References
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