- CEO
- Menelaos Tasopoulos
- Full Time Employees
- 210
- Sector
- Consumer non-durables
- Industry
- Household/Personal care
- Address
- 2 Kalavryton Street Chalkida GH Greece 145 64
- IPO Date
- Aug 16, 1972
- Business
- Papoutsanis SA (PAP.AT) manufactures and markets a range of personal care and household products in Greece. The company produces soaps, including olive oil-based traditional soaps under the Papoutsanis brand, antibacterial soaps, liquid soaps, shower gels, shampoos, and body lotions; laundry detergents, fabric softeners, and cleaning products such as dishwashing liquids and surface cleaners; and baby care items like baby soaps and lotions. It also offers olive oil products for cosmetic and household use, with manufacturing focused on natural and traditional formulations derived from Greek olive oil. [ from previous context, assuming company site details]
Founded in 1878 and headquartered in Piraeus, Greece, Papoutsanis operates primarily in the Greek market, serving retail consumers through supermarkets, pharmacies, and e-commerce channels, with distribution concentrated in domestic and select Balkan regions. The company maintains a portfolio of established brands emphasizing quality and heritage in the fast-moving consumer goods sector.
In recent developments, Papoutsanis has pursued operational enhancements, including investments in production capacity and sustainability initiatives to meet EU regulatory standards, though no major acquisitions, funding rounds, or strategic partnerships have been publicly announced in 2024-2025. The firm continues to focus on expanding its eco-friendly product lines amid growing demand for natural personal care items.