Greek made products sold around the world - News

Greek made products sold around the world - News - Greek Gateway
As per a request made by Hellenism Today last Thursday , we here at Greek Gateway have
decided to dedicate our Monday feature article to a topic that may be familiar to some of you,
but not to too many others. That subject, of course, being Greek-made products that are sold
around the world.
Now we already know of the natural products that Greece has to offer. Things like olive oil,
olives, honey, wine, alcohol, vinegar, herbs, spices, nuts, and sweets. We also know about
other products like leather, fur, jewelry, carpets, and rugs. But what about the specifics? What
about some of the companies and people involved in harvesting, creating, and manufacturing
these products? Who do they sell to? How do they compete on a global scale? And how did
they get to where they are today?
These questions, along with a few others, will be answered in the paragraphs that follow, as we
provide you with a select list of Greek products that are both manufactured and sold around the
world.
Company name: Hellenic Shipyards Co.
When were they founded: 1957
Who were they founded by: Stavros Niarchos
Where are they located: Skaramangas, Greece
What do they make: Ships (civilian and military), submarines, trains
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Greek made products sold around the world - News - Greek Gateway
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When
were
they
founded:
1926
Who
were
they
founded
by:
Athanassios
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they
located:
Athens,
Greece
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name:
Folli
Follie
When
were
they
founded:
1982
Who
were
they
founded
by:
Dimitris
Koutsolioutsos
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are
they
located:
Athens,
Greece
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do
they
make:
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Titan
Cement
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were
they
founded:
1902
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charge:
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Papalexopoulos
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they
located:
Athens,
Greece
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were
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Giannakopoulos
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are
they
located:
Athens,
Greece
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