POLYKEM SA (current Ravago Hellas SMSA, ex Ravago Hellas BS) was founded in 1984 and at the time had as main business objective the distribution of DOW’s Styrofoam.
POLYKEM’’s remarkable success in distributing DOW thermal insulation solutions led to developing strategic partnerships with other leading brands in the building and construction industry. In a very short period POLYKEM enriched its portfolio adding waterproofing, dry construction, geosynthetics, construction chemicals and other specialized building & construction products. These strategic actions established POLYKEM as one of the major distributors of specialized building & construction products.
In 1999, Ravago Group becomes POLYKEM’s major shareholder. In 2002 creates the pioneering for the Greek market ERGOLAND franchise chain. Continuing its successful progress, in 2005 POLYKEM launches KELYFOS ETICS, an innovating external thermal insulation system. In 2009, POLYKEM becomes member of the Channel “Ravago Building Solutions” and in the following years, targeting to a more flexible and effective structure that is able to tackle the difficulties and demands of that period, absorbs 5 of its affiliated companies. 32 years after its establishment, in 2016, POLYKEM is rebranded to Ravago Hellas BS and some months later merges with AV.IP, a company specialized in the industry of waterproofing and sealing in building constructions. Thus, with this latest acquisition, apart from the existing owned Rooftile Plant in N. Artaki Evias, Ravago Hellas BS is adding in its production activities, this new plant producing bitumen products, situated in Arma Viotias.
In April 2018 Ravago acquired Diamorfotiki SA & Diamorfotiki Viotias SA. In the end of the same year Diamorfotiki merged with Ravago Hellas followed by Diamorfotiki Viotias in the end of 2019. This move expands its activities, producing drywall & ceiling metal profiles and accessories through the largest and up to date production unit in Greece situated in Kokkinochoma Viotias.
At the moment, Ravago Hellas BS is situated in Maroussi Attika and owns 5 branches. More specifically, apart from the two abovementioned industrial facilities, also has distribution centers in Inofyta Viotia (owned Central Warehouse), and Maroussi.
Three years ago, Ravago acquired all Dow’s XPS production units in Europe, including the one in Lavrion, Greece, aiming to further strengthening Ravago Building Solution. Ravago Hellas BS continues its successful course in distributing extruded polystyrene products always aiming to best serve the market.
Recently Group’s Management Committee decided to proceed with the merger of Ravago Hellas SA, Ravago Katerini SA & Ravago Lavrion SMSA.
By consolidating the relevant business activities of these Companies and aiming at the expansion of their activities, their unified management & the upgrade of the services provided, Group is aiming to consequently optimize Company’s efficiency.
This merger leads to a more flexible administration, able to respond to the dynamic market of Building Solutions, but also to future strategic plans of Group’s Management by proving that Ravago is fully committed to develop the sector of Building & Insulation Materials into a core component of its overall business strategy.
Merger of Ravago Building Solutions creates a consolidated company renamed to Ravago Hellas Single Member Industrial & Commercial Societe Anonyme (Ravago Hellas SMSA), including expanded areas of activity.
In addition to the offices of Maroussi and the Central Warehouse of Inofyta, Ravago Hellas SMSA now consists of five production plants and more than 180 employees.
- Insulation Production Plant in Lavrion, Attica
- Insulation Production Plant in Katerini, Pieria
- Insulation Tiles Production Plant in Nea Artaki, Evoia
- Bitumen Products Production Plant in Arma, Voiotia
- Metal Profiles Production Plant in Kokkinochoma, Voiotia
Ravago Hellas SMSA, with remarkable and long-lasting presence in the Greek market, offers specialized building and construction products and solutions for all phases of construction and renovation.
Our goal is always optimizing our client service, through a continuously expanding products portfolio and innovative solutions for the domestic market.
Ravago Hellas SMSA has an extensive network of partners throughout Greece and abroad. In case you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@ravagohellas.gr.