Overcoming the obstacles and challenges that sometimes shook commercial activity in Greece, it seems that in recent years a new ecosystem of healthy entrepreneurship has been formed in our country, with a modern concept of sustainable development and a solid base of international know-how.

Today, companies with strong prospects exist and thrive, demonstrating confidence in the Greek market and its potential.

One such example is UNIPAKHELLAS, which has stood out in the competitive paper and packaging industry, while it was recently awarded the Protagonists of the Greek Economy 2022 in the Decade Award category among thousands of companies operating in the Greek market. For those familiar with the industry, the development is no accident. For more than ten years, the company, which is part of the international group INDEVCO, has been developing its activities in our country and has managed to take a leading position in the packaging market. Significantly, between 2011 and 2020, the company quintupled its turnover and tripled its pre-tax profit.

Relations with Greece

Greece is a strategic hub for UNIPAKHELLAS and its presence in the Greek region is growing, which shows the trust in the Greek market and the country’s talents.

It acquired PAKO SA in 2018 and returned in 2021 with another major deal, the acquisition of CHAITOGLOU-HARTEL SA. Its offices are in Athens, but it has manufacturing facilities in Crete, Pelasgia and Thessaloniki. It also has logistics service centers in Thessaloniki, as well as in Thebes and Crete, while the completion of a major investment in Phthiotis is in the pipeline, which will join the ranks of investors who are revitalizing the Greek region, contributing to the development of local communities.

The goal is for Greece to become the hub of the group’s business activities in the South East Europe region.

Packaging as a key to production activities

Specializing in the production and processing of recycled cardboard, as well as the production of virgin and recycled corrugated board and packaging solutions, the company’s business is at the heart of the supply chain for both the agricultural and industrial sectors.

Sustainability and Circular Economy

Modern entrepreneurship cannot flourish without harmonization and compliance with the environmental requirements of the time. This is another important parameter for the success of UNIKAPHELLAS as it is a sustainable business model, producing packaging materials that are “circular in nature”, which contributes to the circular economy model. What does it mean; that a closed-loop system is used in which old packaging is collected and recycled to produce 100% recyclable products.

The value of waste paper

The company collects old packaging and reuses it to produce new materials and products, bringing products back to life and avoiding a burden on the environment as the amount of new paper needed for production is reduced. At the same time, thanks to the use of corrugated cardboard, all the company’s products are mainly recycled and 100% recyclable, while having the best cost and high quality for the benefit of its business customers.

With an eye on the future

Sustainability is the key to sustainable development. This is dictated by the modern challenges of the time, as well as the growing awareness of the consumer community, which now requires companies to be environmentally responsible. Commitment to the principles of sustainable development contributes to the development of relationships of loyalty and trust with the company’s customers. Looking to the future, UNIKAPHELLAS is committed to minimizing the impact of its activities on the environment by constantly revising its processes and products and searching for new technologies that can support its goals in a sustainable way, while ensuring the responsible origin of all its materials.

Through its business model, UNIPAKHELLAS contributes to the development of the country, contributing to a more sustainable future for the next generations and being a model of successful sustainable entrepreneurship.