NEW COOPERATION

SARMED is pleased to announce its new collaboration with the brand KALLIMANIS following its incorporation in Dardanel Greece, a leading company in the frozen fish industry for the nationwide transportation project of refrigerated cargo.
With over 65 years of intensive work and absolute specialization while emphasizing on innovation, high quality and branded demand, KALLIMANIS brand has the leading position in Greece in the industry of frozen raw materials. KALLIMANIS is based in Aigio, with 2 state-of-the-art industrial production units and has a wide range of diversified products that include natural and breaded fish, as well as semi-prepared/ready meals based on fish and seafood for the domestic markets of organized retail and mass catering, while exporting within and outside Europe.
The wide range of branded, innovative products of the KALLIMANIS brand is constantly renewed and includes items that fully cover the needs of both consumers and professionals. Its core values are business ethics, quality, leadership, family and creativity.
SARMED is very happy to contribute to the fulfillment of the goals of the KALLIMANIS brand by providing its always high-quality and prestigious services.

The children of our people filled us with great joy, as they responded to our call and participated in the painting competition: “Voluntary Blood Donation – Life Offer”, capturing this voluntary blood donation with the most beautiful colours! The creations that stood out are now visual-banners and are presented in the 2nd Voluntary Blood Donation for 2022, happening now in our premises. From now on, they will accompany all respective actions! Thanks once again to the members of our team who are involved and support the annual Volunteer Blood Donation!

NEW COOPERATION

SARMED announces the commencement of collaboration with RELKON HELLAS SA (www.relkon.gr ) for the storage of its products in the facilities of Mandra Attica.

RELKON HELLAS is one of the largest Greek confectionery management companies. Having innovation, modernization and diversity as its main orientation, it continuously invests while focusing on consumer demands for reliable and high-level products. Having a strong presence in Greece and abroad for 24 consecutive years, the company supplies more than 2,500 customers worldwide.

SARMED welcomes with great pleasure this new collaboration!

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NEW COOPERATION

SARMED proudly announces three new collaborations with leading partners in their field, in Thessaloniki. More specifically:

With the company FLAVOUR FACTORY for the storage of the entire line of products at its facilities in Sindos Thessaloniki.

FLAVOUR FACTORY is a Greek family business that was founded in 1996 and has a nationwide distribution of well-known food brands from all over the world. After 26 years of continuous and consistent presence in the industry, the company has launched many brands, built relationships of trust in organized retail and food businesses and is constantly growing.

With the company MOPATEX HELLAS, for the storage and distribution of cleaning items and accessories at its facilities in Sindos Thessaloniki.

MOPATEX Hellas belongs to the Spanish cleaning industry group MOPATEX SA. The company aims at the absolute satisfaction of the quality requirements of its customers. It achieves its goals by selecting its partners with specific criteria, checking the conduct of trade, analyzing the risks and the interaction of external factors, continuously training its staff and maintaining necessary certifications.

With the company GOLDLINE INTERNATIONAL for the storage of its goods consisting of fast-moving products of multinational companies such as Procter & Gamble, Colgate – Palmolive, Henkel etc. at its facilities in Sindos Thessaloniki.

GOLDLINE INTERNATIONAL has been for 25 years one of the largest trading companies in its sector with imports and exports of branded products. Always guided by quality and the sale of internationally recognized brands, it places particular emphasis on interpersonal relationships and satisfying the needs of each client. Its goal is the continuous upgrading of its services, the enrichment of its product range and the opening of new markets.

The three new partnerships confirm SARMED’s superiority in the provision of 3PL services nationwide.

Gold level recognition of SARMED for its corporate social responsibility

SARMED participated for the fifth consecutive year in the assessment of its corporate social responsibility by EcoVadis and received the “Gold Recognition Level” distinction.

EcoVadis is an international platform that allows companies to monitor the sustainability performance of their suppliers. Its methodology covers over 100,000 companies annually from 200 sectors and 175 countries. The evaluation methodology includes 21 criteria, which are grouped into four thematic sections: Environment, Labor Practices & Human Rights, Business Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. The criteria are based on international standards such as the Principles of the UN Global Compact, the treaties of the International Labor Organization (ILO), the standards of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), and the ISO 26000 standard.

SARMED further improved its performance in 2022 compared to 2021 and now ranks among the top 8% of all rated companies. Its performance is higher than the average rating in all 4 rating categories.

This distinction confirms SARMED’s commitment to the ethical and socially sustainable provision of services, which is captured through four main pillars:

• Working Conditions and Standards
• Health and Safety
• Business Practice and Integrity
• Environment

These pillars are reflected not only in this distinction but also in the way the company operates by incorporating them into its Integrated Management System

DYNAMIC EXTENSION OF COLLABORATION

We are very happy to announce the dynamic expansion of our cooperation with Coca-Cola Tria Epsilon for the provision of logistics services, in our new hub in the industrial area of ​​Volos.

Focused on growth, Coca-Cola Tria Epsilon is a consumer goods company, a member of the Coca-Cola HBC Group and a strategic partner of The Coca-Cola Company. The Company has 53 years of presence in the market, is one of the most powerful and flexible portfolios in the industry and facilities in Schimatari, Heraklion Crete, Aigio and Atalanti and produces quality products that satisfy the desires of consumers at any time of the day on any occasion.

The extension of SARMED’s cooperation with Coca-Cola Tria Epsilon proves that SARMED has the right infrastructure to be able to immediately support its customers’ needs with flexibility and consistency. The project presents particular challenges such as the high volume of orders, strong seasonality and fluctuations and requires operational readiness, flexibility and consistency.

The trust shown by important companies in SARMED’s services is a great honor which confirms its leading position in its industry.

NEW STRATEGIC COOPERATION

SARMED further strengthens its position in the domestic market by welcoming Danone Nutricia (trade name Numil Hellas) to its large family of valuable partners. SARMED provides storage services for Danone Nutricia’s dairy and herbal products at its new facilities located in Aspropyrgos, Attica and also performs nationwide distribution of its above products.

Danone Nutricia has almost 100 years of presence in Greece, with Nutricia introducing the first baby milk powder in 1926, Activia launching the first “functional” yogurt in 1993 and Alpro introducing plant-based drinks in Greece, in 2007. True to its mission to offer health through its products, Danone is closer than ever to the consumer’s needs, aiming to create new, more sustainable eating habits.

The continuous trust of leading companies in SARMED, highlights its superiority in the industry of 3PL companies in Greece. SARMED and Danone Nutricia, driven by innovation and flexibility, begin their joint journey in the market.

EXTENSION OF COOPERATION

Following their successful collaboration, THEONI and SARMED, decided to extend their cooperation for at least another year. SARMED provides storage services for THEONI’s products in Mandra Attica and Sindos Thessaloniki and their transportation nationwide.

THEONI, a dynamically growing company, entered the bottled water market in 2013 with the natural THEONI Mineral Water, which is bottled in a state-of-the-art facility in Mouzaki, Karditsa prefecture. True to its vision, THEONI is a point of reference for its reliability and the innovative products it offers to the consumer, domestically and internationally, but also to the network of partners that trust the company.

SARMED and THEONI, with innovation and reliability as a driver of development, are expanding their common path in the market

The article of SARMED’s Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Dimitris Karagiannis, “Adapting the new operating model to achieve resilience and sustainability in an unstable environment” is featured in #126 issue of Supply Chain & Logistics (p. 52).

Read more here -> https://lnkd.in/dj3qxQsQ

NEW STRATEGIC COOPERATION

SARMED is pleased to announce its collaboration with FOOD PLUS SA for the project of storing KFC frozen products in SARMED’s new state-of-the-art cold storage facilities in Aspropyrgos, Attica.

FOOD PLUS SA, a constantly growing company founded in 1989, is a franchisee of YUM! Brands Inc., aiming at the development of the KFC brand in the Greek market.

This new collaboration highlights the superiority of SARMED in Cold Chain Logistics Management in the Greek market.

NEW STRATEGIC COOPERATION

SARMED proudly announces its new collaboration with Skroutz, the #1 marketplace in Greece in the field of e-commerce logistics services, undertaking the centralized management of the new “Fulfillment by Skroutz” operating model.

This new model offers the possibility to the merchants that cooperate with the Skroutz Marketplace to store their goods in SARMED’s warehouses. More specifically, the services provided by Skroutz with the support of SARMED are the storage of the merchants’ products, the inventory management, order preparation, product packaging, according to the merchants’ clients instructions, returns management and detailed reporting to merchants.

This innovative service started as a pilot in April 2022 serving 20 cooperating merchants, with the aim to serve more than 200 in the coming months.

Through this partnership, Skroutz establishes the basis for merchants to grow their inventory without restrictions, outsource complex and time-consuming management processes and undividedly focus on increasing sales, optimizing the services provided to their clients and increasing their satisfaction.

Statements by Yiannis Sarantitis, Chairman & CEO of SARMED

It is a pleasure and honor to welcome this new partnership in the e-commerce industry with the #1 marketplace in Greece.

Our collaboration is a big accomplishment not only for Skroutz and SARMED, but also for the e-commerce market itself, as it will offer new grounds and possibilities for all stakeholders in this market.

SARMED takes advantage of its know-how in the e-commerce market and further invests in new technological infrastructures in order to connect its management and communication systems with Skroutz’s digital ecosystem.

I want to express our joy and thank Skroutz’s Top Management for its trust and our excellent cooperation in this new venture.

Statements by Giorgos Chatzigeorgiou, CEO & Co-Founder of Skroutz

The “Fulfillment by Skroutz” model best serves Skroutz’s dual vision – the growth of the merchants’ businesses and the excellent shopping experience enjoyed by consumers from the very first stages of their search on Skroutz, to the final stage of receiving the goods ordered.

Skroutz’s goal is to build the most modern e-commerce ecosystem in Greece and the logistics services are essential for the success of this venture. Therefore, we are building the new operating model “Fulfillment by Skroutz” in collaboration with SARMED, which has a dynamic presence in the field of e-commerce logistics.

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The trust shown in SARMED by the pioneers and largest companies in the field of e-commerce, increase the footprint and strengthen the penetration of SARMED in this highly demanding industry.

The annual audit process of SARMED’s Environmental and Energy Management Systems in accordance with the international standards ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 50001:2018 was successfully completed. As part of the audit, the extension of the specific certifications to the SARMED facilities in Thessaloniki (Sindos Industrial Area) was successfully carried out, as well. The audits were carried out by the accredited body TÜV Austria Hellas.

The certifications for Environmental and Energy Management are a natural result of SARMED’s strategic choice for a sustainable business development model, which is linked to its commitment to protect the environment, save energy and natural resources and reduce its carbon footprint.

The implementation of ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 50001:2018 systems, results in the improvement of the energy and environmental performance and puts SARMED in a privileged position to meet the requirements of the new climate law that introduces a series of requirements for many companies, including companies of the logistics sector.

NEW COOPERATION

SARMED, focusing on innovation and future trends, is constantly moving forward to meet the growing needs of its customers.

SARMED, staying true to its values and vision, announces the new cooperation with Vassiliou Trofinko SA for the storage of its frozen products in the new state-of-the-art cold storage facilities of SARMED in Aspropyrgos, Attica.

Vassiliou Trofinko SA is a family business in the food industry, constantly developing and offering products in accordance with top-quality specifications. The trust of Vassiliou Trofinko SA proves the superiority of SARMED in the management of the food supply chain, in frozen conditions.

We welcome our new client to SARMED’s large family.

SARMED proudly announces winning this year’s SILVER AWARD in the “HEALTH & SAFETY AWARDS 2022” for the action “Warehouse Fleet Equipment, Safety Training”, implemented in collaboration with ERGONOMIA.

SARMED gives emphasis on the health of its employees, their physical and mental wellbeing and especially their safety in the workplace. Therefore, it is committed in taking care of its human resources, on which it relies on throughout all the years.

The award was received by Mrs. Vassiliki Zoulomitaki, HR Manager of SARMED.

Happening now!

Staying true to our values and our responsibility towards society and those in need we organized yet another blood donation in our premises in Mandra

Thank you all for embracing the cause and giving the gift of life!

NEW COOPERATION

SARMED proudly announces its new partnership with EUROLAMP SA for the storage of its products in Northern Greece.

EUROLAMP SA was founded in 2000 in Thessaloniki by partners with many years of experience in the field of applied lighting and electricity in general. Today it is a leader in the field of lighting technology, electrical equipment, including seasonal decorative lamps, operating throughout Greece, as well as in many countries in the Balkans and the European Union. The company remains focused on its goals for continuous development.

Another very important addition to SARMED’s wide clientele.

NEW STRATEGIC COOPERATION

SARMED, true to its vision to be the first choice in supply chain management services in Greece and internationally, proudly announces its new strategic partnership with LG Electronics Hellas for the storage of its products in the state-of-the-art facilities of SARMED in Aspropyrgos, Attica, as well as for the nationwide distribution project.

LG Electronics was founded in 1958 in Korea and has since then paved the way for the advanced digital age with the technological expertise it has acquired from the production of home appliances such as radios and televisions. The company has a wide range of advanced technology products, such as TVs, home appliances, air solutions, digital signage and the leading brands LG SIGNATURE and LG ThinQ that are known worldwide, continuing to strengthen its lead as a global company.

At the core of innovation and continuous growth, LG remains at the forefront of technological developments. The philosophy of LG Electronics is based on its desire to create a better life for all, highlighting its main slogan “Life’s Good”.

It is a great honor for SARMED to be a strategic partner of pioneers and emblematic companies, such as LG Electronics, gaining their trust with reliability, flexibility and efficiency and above all, with the provision of high value-added services.

World Day for Safety and Health at Work

The International Labor Organization (ILO) has set April 28 as “World Day for Safety and Health at Work”, aiming to raise public awareness and highlight the importance of preventing accidents at work and occupational diseases. This year’s title celebration is “Taking action together to build a positive Health and Safety culture“. A strong Health and Safety culture is one in which the right to a safe and healthy work environment is valued and promoted by both management and employees.

At SARMED, the protection of the Health and Safety of our employees and the continuous improvement of working conditions is a non-negotiable principle and strategic choice.

For this reason, we implement a series of actions, such as:

• Implementation of an Occupational Health and Safety Management System ISO 45001, certified by an accredited certification body
• Training of all personnel on a yearly basis on Health and Safety
• Implementation of a Behavior-Based Safety Achievement Program aiming at the enhancement of a Health and Safety culture
• Implementation of staff awareness actions on Health and Safety issues
• Encouraging the active involvement of personnel in decision-making to improve working conditions

As we continuously face health and safety risks in the work environment, it is crucial to maintain a strong Health and Safety culture at all levels.

Nothing is more important than human life!

 NEW COLLABORATION

SARMED is pleased to announce its new cooperation with THEOFILOS KAPPATOS SA for its nationwide distribution project.

THEOFILOS KAPPATOS SA, also known with its distinctive title Roller Kappatos SA, was founded in 1971 by Mr. Theofilos N. Kappatos. In recent years, the Company has significantly increased its export activity in countries such as Germany, France and Italy and it is also active in many countries worldwide. In Greece, the Company cooperates with large retail chains such as Kotsovolos, MediaMarkt, Praktiker, Sklavenitis, Plus4u, etc.

Another very important addition to SARMED’s clientele.

 NEW COLLABORATION

SARMED is pleased to announce its partnership with DRYFO – Menexopoulos Bros. SA for the storage of its products at SARMED’s state-of-the-art facilities in Sindos, Thessaloniki, and their distribution.

DRYFO – Menexopoulos Bros. SA is an innovative and dynamic family business with more than 70 years of experience in the market, in the field of nuts, dried fruits and spices. The company offers a wide variety of safe, high-quality products to its customers. It exports to more than 40 countries worldwide, targeting retail chains, wholesalers, food industries, but also to specialized food service distribution networks.

We would like to welcome DRYFO – Menexopoulos Bros. SA to the large family of SARMED.

 NEW COLLABORATION

SARMED is pleased to announce its new partnership with PAKKETO IKE, a member of the INART family, for the storage of its products at the state-of-the-art facility in Sindos, Thessaloniki, as well as for the distribution of its products in Northern Greece.

Since 1985, INART maintains a dynamic presence in the decoration of interior and exterior spaces with activity both in Greece and in 42 countries abroad. The company is constantly studying the modern trends in the field of decoration and together with its experienced team of designers creates new innovative proposals and solutions. In 2016, PAKKETO IKE became active in the field of furniture, aiming to offer complete and innovative solutions with emphasis on design, functionality and quality. The company’s products include:

• Indoor & outdoor furniture
• Office furniture
• Professional furniture and equipment
• Decorative items and lighting
• Travel & camping items.

Another very important addition to SARMED’s clientele.

The annual audit process of SARMED Integrated Management System by TÜV AUSTRIA Hellas and DQS against certain standards was successfully completed. More specifically, the certifications audited concerned the following standards / specifications:

• ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management
• ISO 22000:2018 for Food Safety
• ISO 45001:2018 for Occupational Health and Safety
• Ministerial Decision 1348/04 for Good Storage and Distribution Practices for Medical Devices

As part of the audit of the Integrated Management System, the extension of specific certifications of the Integrated Management System of SARMED to the new state-of-the-art facilities of Aspropyrgos was successfully carried out.

The confirmation of the effective implementation and the continuous extension of the Integrated Management System is one more evidence of our commitment to operate by providing our partners with high quality services that meet their needs and expectations.

Top Management of SARMED warmly thanks the Heads of Departments and Divisions and all the employees for their active and decisive participation in the successful completion of the audit process.

SARMED, in the framework of its strategy for sustainable development and integration of the ESG principles, proudly announces its membership IN THE LOOP platform, which is an initiative of the Thrace Plastics Group, for the recycling of plastic waste in its Warehouses.

IN THE LOOP is the new environmentally targeted platform of the Thrace group, aiming at creating value from plastic waste through their upgraded recycling. It is an initiative that enhances collaboration between companies, brands, public bodies, environmental organizations and consumers, designs specialized closed / controlled recycling systems and transforms plastic waste into new sustainable products, thus closing the life cycle of plastic.

NEW COLLABORATION

SARMED is pleased to announce its new cooperation with Arabatzis SA for the storage and distribution of its products in the state-of-the-art facilities of SARMED in Sindos, Thessaloniki.

Arabatzis SA is a family business in the field of wholesale trade – Super Market – Ho.Re.Ca, since 1997. With the primary factor being the price of the product in combination with the impeccable customer service, the company holds a very high place in the field of wholesale trade. Today the company is based in the area of ​​Pontos, near the Central Vegetable Market of Thessaloniki consisting of 12,500 sq.m. facilities.

Another very important addition to SARMED’s clientele.

STRONG COLLABORATIONS

After three consecutive years of successful cooperation with SARMED, PESCANOVA Hellas Ltd renews our cooperation for another three years, for the storage of Food Service products in the new, state-of-the-art refrigeration facilities of SARMED in Mandra, Attica including its nationwide distribution.

PESCANOVA Hellas Ltd started its activity in Greece in 2004 and is the main supplier of frozen products for Greek companies and households. It operates vertically from fishing to distributing fish and seafood, while at the same time holding full control over the origin, process, packaging and proper distribution, thus ensuring the high quality and beyond comparison freshness of its products.

The confidence of PESCANOVA Hellas Ltd proves the superiority of SARMED in the frozen food supply chain management.

SARMED a pioneer in its field, is now also a pioneer in the field of ESG. Recently SARMED entered into a financing agreement for its investment projects with Piraeus Bank with ESG features and environmental sustainability clauses.

Under the new financing agreement for its investment projects, the company is contractually committed to supporting sustainable development, setting targets for improving energy efficiency, increasing the use of paper from recycling and sustainable management, implementing environmental and energy management systems (ISO 14001 and ISO 50001) and the recognition of the practices it applies with the EcoVadis system. EcoVadis is an internationally recognized system that takes into account Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) issues.

As mentioned in the relevant Press Release of Piraeus Bank “The agreement with SARMED is the first known Leasing contract that takes into account sustainability criteria”.

SARMED, 3PL pioneer in state-of-the-art technology, announces its participation in the first Competence Center for Communication Networks of 5^th generation and future networks (P-NET Competence Center) in Greece. P-ΝΕΤ Emerging New Generation Networks and Applications was established by 22 partners representing big and established companies, innovative SMEs and Higher Education Institutions of the country. The company’s activity will be co-financed for the first 18 months by the General Secretariat for Research and Innovation of the Ministry of Development and Investment.

The main aim of the Competence Center is to support and promote innovation, entrepreneurship and technological support to businesses with activity in the 5G communication technologies with emphasis on strengthening vertical value chains (verticals) and sustainability.

P-NET’s vision is to establish an international Research and Innovation driven Competence Center for 5G and future networks with strong links and active participation of industry.

For more information about P-NET and its partners you can visit the General Secretariat for Research and Innovation and soon its website.

NEW COOPERATION

SARMED announces its new cooperation with ELVIDA FOODS SA for the distribution and storage of its products in the state-of-the-art facilities of SARMED in Mandra, Attica.

ELVIDA FOODS SA is a Greek food industry with a lasting tradition in reliability, safety and high quality of its products. This Greek company, with a history of 20 years, laid the foundations for the industrial production of gyro (meat) at a national level. Concurrently, it starred in the evolution of the production process of the product both in terms of taste and quality. Commencing from grill houses and focusing on the excellent service towards the professionals of that area, it managed to acquire a leading position in that field. Basically, the company was the first to introduce sales consulting, using marketing actions that focus on the needs of the professional. Over the last years, progressing steadily, it has managed to develop into a company that produces high value-added food meeting the nutritional needs of the modern consumer and the professional who is constantly looking for innovative ideas / solutions for its business.

An important addition to SARMED’s clientele.

NEW COOPERATION

SARMED is pleased to announce its new partnership with Neurosoft S.A. for the distribution and storage of its products in the state-of-the-art facilities of SARMED in Mandra, Attica.

Neurosoft is a leading information and communication technology (ICT) company providing innovative solutions and services to increase efficiency and security. It operates in Greece, Cyprus and Southeastern Europe, offering modern solutions and services in Infrastructure (network, cloud, security), Cyber ​​and Field, while holistically supporting the business needs of its clients from Design and Consulting, to Support and Managed Services.

A very important addition from the technology sector to SARMED’s clientele.

NEW COOPERATION

SARMED is pleased to announce its new collaboration with the company Alexakis for the distribution and storage of its products in the state-of-the-art facilities of SARMED in Mandra, Attica.

The history of Alexakis pita bread goes back to the mid-1950s. It all began when Ilias Alexakis, the father of the present owner, started learning the traditional technique for making pita bread for souvlaki at a specialist bakery in the Piraeus suburb of Drapetsona. After years of hard work in all stages of creating pita bread, he gained valuable experience and knowledge that eventually led him to the decision to start his own business in the early ‘80s. The love and dedication to tradition were soon rewarded in practice, as the market immediately recognized his efforts. Soon, the small initial installation was not enough to serve the growing demand. As the company grows steadily to date, increasing in production and sales, it proudly holds one of the first positions among Greek pita companies, with a name synonymous with dedication to quality.

Another very important addition from the food industry to SARMED’s clientele.

NEW COOPERATION

SARMED is pleased to announce its cooperation with TESA TAPE SA for the storage of their products in its state-of-the-art facilities in Mandra, Attica.

Tesa’s success story began with the development of an adhesive bandage. Paul C. Beiersdorf, a pharmacist, was working on the development of the adhesive bandage when Dr. Oscar Troplowitz took over the laboratory from the company’s founder in 1890. The bandage stuck perfectly, but it was irritating for the skin. Troplowitz turned the unsuccessful venture into an advantage and in 1896 introduced the first artificial adhesive tape to the market.

Today, Tesa is an international company with a leading presence in the global market for adhesive products and systems for industries, professionals and end consumers.

A very important addition to SARMED’s clientele