History

2022   Operation of new recycling line and operation of a new fiber production line to meet the needs of needle-punched nonwoven lines.
2021   Operation of net metering photovoltaic systems.
2020   Operation of new production lines for Needle-punched Non-woven fabrics, meltblown fabrics and surgical masks in Greece, Scotland and Ireland and cessation of Thrace Linq Inc operation (USA).
2019   Internal restructuring of the Group’s activities placing emphasis on the development of new innovative and sustainable products and limiting activities in low-profit margin markets and products.
2018   The Company invests in a new Needlepunched Nonwoven line in North America (Thrace LINQ). A 4,5HA expansion is being successfully completed at Thrace Greenhouses, reaching 18,5ΗΑ in total.
2017   Production of injection moulding starts in Ireland (Thrace Synthetic).
2016   The Company invests in a new Needlepunched Nonwoven line and a new Spunbond line in Greece (Thrace NG). Thermoforming production starts in Bulgaria (Thrace Ipoma).
2014   The Group enters the sealing product market with the geosynthetic clay liner (GCL) by establishing Thrace-Eurobent S.A. at Xanthi (51% joint venture).
2013   The Group expands its business activity through the foundation of Thrace Greenhouses S.A.. The new company focuses on the creation of greenhouses for tomato production by applying the hydroponics method and making use of geothermal energy.
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.