History

History

2012   Establishment of a new trading company in China, to penetrate the Asian market
2010 - 2012   Focus in streamlining operations and building the organisational structure that will support the Group's growth within the international economic crisis.
Thrace companies expand their selling network to 80 countries to secure financial health.
2009   Investment in a new Needle-Punched Nonwoven line in North America (Thrace Linq)
2007   Thrace Plastics expands its operations in North America by acquiring Thrace Linq Inc. and 50% of Lumite Inc.
2000 - 2006   The Company expands its international presence in SE Europe with the acquisition of Thrace Ipoma (Bulgaria) and the establishment of Thrace Greiner (50% JV in Romania) and Thrace Plastics Pack Doo (Serbia). Operations in Xanthi facilities embrace new Spunbond and Needle-Punched Nonwovens lines.
2000   The Company penetrates the FIBC market by acquiring Thrace Polybulk (Norway)
1999   With the acquisition of Don & Low Ltd (Scotland), Thrace Plastics establishes its international presence and enters the Nonwovens industry
1997   The Company penetrates the Rigid Packaging market by erecting a new plant in Ioannina
1995   Thrace Plastics gets listed in the Athens Stock Exchange
1992   A third plant is constructed in Xanthi, specialising in the production of Industrial and Carpet Yarns
1986   The Company enters the PP Technical Fabrics market with the construction of a new facility in Xanthi
1980   Thrace Plastics opens its first factory, producing PP Woven Bags, Ropes & Twines for the Greek and exports markets
1977   Stavros Halioris establishes Thrace Plastics Co S.A. in Xanthi, Greece