BGS ALCOHOLS: ΤΗΕ PEOPLE BEHIND THE HISTORY
BGS Alcohols is the leading producer of ethanol, spirits and wines in Greece
The company was founded in 1895 by the Spiliopoulos family in the port of Patras, when the city was the leading exporter of raisins globally. At the time, raisins were a particularly popular product the British for the preparation of traditional puddings, as well as the French for wine production - a time at which their vineyards were struck by phylloxera.
For many decades, the company used the surplus of raisins as raw material for the production of alcohol. Over the course of the 20th century, it emerged as the leading producer of pure alcohol, brandy and Mavrodaphne wine in Greece. Except for the period during World War II, the company has been in continuous operation for over 125 years, making it one of the oldest distilleries in Europe.
In 2022, the company embarked on a new chapter in its history under the name BGS ALCOHOLS S.A., as ownership passed to investors led by Dimitris Chandris and Harry Smith, who, together with a new management team, aim to strengthen the company's competitive position in the Greek market and to develop its footprint abroad.
Building on its long-established heritage, our company is committed to honouring its history and investing in its facilities and people to ensure robust growth in Greece and abroad.
At BGS Alcohols we strive to honour our corporate heritage and develop our position in alcohol markets.
Our vision is to transform into a modern and competitive company that will become a point of reference in the international ethanol industry. Specifically, our business plan focuses on:
- investing in state-of-the-art technology, which will ensure quality, productivity and environmental sustainability
- charting new ‘routes’ towards global markets and building strong customer relations
- revealing new business opportunities in the spirit and wine sectors
- creating a modern, productive, and friendly work environment, with continuous training and career growth opportunities for our employees
- delivering added value to society
OUR CORE VALUES
Health, Safety, Quality & Environment
Our careful selection of raw materials, our environmentally friendly production process, our strict safety procedures and our facilities, ensure the high-quality of our products.
ISO 9001: 2000
Innovation
The long family tradition in the production of ethanol, spirits and wines is further empowered by the employment of new, innovative techniques, allowing us to constantly upgrade our production methods and to satisfy our most demanding customers.
Our People
Our employees' experience and know-how and their strong professional training, as well as the expertise of our external partners, guarantee excellent quality, seamless distribution and an in-depth knowledge of the business and the market.
Our Collaborations
The strong relations we build with our suppliers, business partners and customers are based on the quality of the products and services provided, the mutual trust and respect.
Our expert staff and partners propose suitable solutions addressing the needs of our more than 300 customers.
