History.
The company was founded on 2/24/1992 under the name AFOI GEORGIADI OE. , by the Georgiadis Brothers, in Peraia Thessaloniki, for the purpose of Wholesale Trade and Distribution of all types of Food including those that require refrigeration or freezing, Dairy and Cheese Products, Pastry Products, Snacks and Sweets, Juices and Drinks mainly non-alcoholic, Grocery Products generally. The basis of the first activities was the promotion of the products of the company MEVGAL SA. in the wider area and then products of other companies were added in a wider range always based on food in three categories: preservation - freezing - shelf.
On 11/3/2004, the company relocated to its new privately owned facilities, which have an area of 600 sq.m., and were built with modern specifications, fully meeting its needs.
On 1/1/2007 the company was converted into an Anonymous based on Law 2166/1993, and was renamed NIK. GEORGIADIS S.A.E.
On 12/30/2019 it merges with a Private Capital Company under the name "KATHIMINON PRIVATE CAPITAL COMPANY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOOD DISTRIBUTION AND TRADE NETWORKS".
Facilities - Equipment.
- The company NIK. GEORGIADIS SA, is today the strongest distribution network of food, dairy products and mainly non-alcoholic beverages based in Eastern Thessaloniki, and has cooperation with some of the largest companies in Greece and abroad. It also has a large product catalog that allows it to exclusively supply many points of sale in Northern Greece.
The area of the roofed surface of the main use facilities is 440.57 sq m, and includes 150 sq m of cold rooms. In addition, there are office spaces with a total area of 117.26 sq.m. in office spaces, which are developed on two floors. So the total roofed area is 557.83 sq.m. On the facade of the building there is a roof as well as twelve (12) ramps, to serve the loading procedures. These facilities are located on an even and buildable plot of land with a total area of 7,125.00 m2. There is therefore the possibility of expanding the building if and when this is required by the future development of the business.
- The company's fleet consists of 15 refrigerated trucks, as well as other smaller commercial vehicles to service needs that carry refrigeration machines for quick distributions in emergency situations, as well as EIX vehicles of the company's executives. In addition, there is a continuous program of renewal and enrichment of the fleet of trucks with newer generation ones.
- The company is fully computerized with the most modern Erp systems that it considers suitable for the specific activities, and monitors the latest technological developments in its industry and regularly updates its systems. So he has already started the process of installing a new Erp program, specifically Singular Logic's Galaxy Enterprise Suite. It is a modern program that incorporates all the latest technological requirements of a medium or large business.
At the same time, all daily goods distribution routes are equipped with electronic systems for Ex Van invoicing and cash collection, which communicate and update the headquarters in real time. They are all equipped with the relevant Logistics Licenses.
Products - Suppliers and Partners.
The company wholesales a large number of goods as well as entire groups such as:
Dairy - cheese products as well as ice creams.
Eggs and their derivatives.
Bakery and Pastry Products.
Cold cuts and other meat derivatives.
Juices – Soft drinks and Beers.
Various vegetable oils.
Pies and other frozen Dough products.
Frozen vegetables - food and fish.
Snack - sugary
The company cooperates with many producers, among which are large industrial units mainly of the interior but also small Greek producers. It also imports products mainly from third countries (outside the EU).
The marketing - distribution of these products is carried out by itineraries and addresses regularly scheduled visits to 1,200 to 1,500 different customers - points of sale. The difference refers to seasonal and non-seasonal customers.
Business organization.
"NIK. GEORGIADIS S.A." is a family business and is managed by its owner shareholders. Nevertheless, it is an organized business, with a program of continuous expansion of its network and close monitoring of its achievements for the evaluation and use of the data resulting from its operation with the aim of continuous improvement of results.
The company has a long-term and continuous successful presence in