HISTORY
S. Athanassiou & Co was established as a tobacco retail outlet
Introduced R.J. Reynolds brands into Greek DF
cooperation started
 
                        Distribution of imported cigarettes in the Greek market
(HOUSE OF PRINCE, AUSTRIA TABAK, GALLAHER)
ATHANASSIOU S.A. was established into current format by Evangelos Vasileiou
Introduced Roll-Your-Own in the Greek Market
(DRUM, SAMSON)
cooperation was established (R.J. Reynolds acquisition by Japan Tobacco Int'l)
 
                        Moved into current fully owned premises
Management passed to 3rd generation
Business expanded by entering the food category
Collaboration with CLIPPER and PÖSCHL TABAK
 
                         
                        Expansion in wholesale through our subsidiary in Corinth, Greece
Partnership was established with Sante
 
                        Partnerships established with the well-known Cigars manufacturers
 
                         
                         
                        Partnership was established with Ludwig, member of Krüger Group.
 
                         
                        Partnership was established with Westnet, member of Olympia Group.
 
                        