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History
| 2019 | It was decided to continue the restructuring of the Group’s holdings with a focus on the European geotextile market with the aim of maximizing their performance. Expansion of Thrace Greenhouses reaches a total of 18.5 ha. | |
| 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. |
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| 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. |