{"id":1921,"date":"2026-04-23T11:41:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T08:41:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebyk.softways-sa.gr\/historical-review\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T12:30:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T09:30:50","slug":"historical-review","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ebyk.gr\/en\/historical-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Historical review"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-html\"><div class=\"timeline-container\">\r\n<div class=\"timeline-item left\">\r\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">\r\n\r\n<span class=\"timeline-date\">1931<\/span>\r\n<h2>History of EBYK \u201cGeorgios Peftitselis\u201d<\/h2>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"timeline-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ebyk-timeline-1931-owner.webp\" alt=\"1931\" \/>\r\n\r\nGeorgios Peftitselis founded the company, with its main activity being the manufacture of wood heaters and stoves. It was the beginning of a journey that would lead EBYK to the top of the heating industry in Greece.\r\n\r\n<\/div><br><\/div><br><div class=\"timeline-item right\">\r\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">\r\n\r\n<span class=\"timeline-date\">1950<\/span>\r\n<h2>Innovation in heating<\/h2>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"timeline-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ebyk-timeline-1950.webp\" alt=\"1950\" \/>\r\n\r\nEBYK innovates by introducing oil-fired heating appliances, and with the addition of the founder's three sons to the business, the company significantly expanded its sales throughout the Greek market.\r\n\r\n<\/div><br><\/div><br><div class=\"timeline-item left\">\r\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">\r\n\r\n<span class=\"timeline-date\">1960<\/span>\r\n<h2>Manufacturing of advanced heating appliances<\/h2>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"timeline-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ebyk-timeline-1960.webp\" alt=\"1960\" \/>\r\n\r\nThe company established itself in the field of manufacturing oil-fired heating appliances, producing heaters, stoves, and cookers. It gained the trust of its customers as a reliable and high-quality company.\r\n\r\n<\/div><br><\/div><br><div class=\"timeline-item right\">\r\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">\r\n\r\n<span class=\"timeline-date\">1970<\/span>\r\n<h2>Expansion and provision of new services<\/h2>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"timeline-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ebyk-timeline-1970.webp\" alt=\"1970\" \/>\r\n\r\nA period of rapid growth with facility expansion and new equipment from Germany. Mr. Lefteris Peftitselis takes over the leadership of the enameling sector, providing innovative solutions.\r\n\r\n<\/div><br><\/div><br><div class=\"timeline-item left\">\r\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">\r\n\r\n<span class=\"timeline-date\">1972<\/span>\r\n<h2>Patent<\/h2>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"timeline-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ebyk-timeline-1972.webp\" alt=\"1972\" \/>\r\n\r\nEBYK achieved a significant technological milestone, receiving a patent for the \"Method of manufacturing a steel radiator coupling \u2013 Radiator\".\r\n\r\n<\/div><br><\/div><br><div class=\"timeline-item right\">\r\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">\r\n\r\n<span class=\"timeline-date\">1975<\/span>\r\n<h2>Expansion into object enameling<\/h2>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"timeline-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ebyk-timeline-1975.webp\" alt=\"1975\" \/>\r\n\r\nEntry into the hot water tank enameling market, also acting as a subcontractor for other businesses, strengthening its market presence.\r\n\r\n<\/div><br><\/div><br><div class=\"timeline-item left\">\r\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">\r\n\r\n<span class=\"timeline-date\">1980<\/span>\r\n<h2>Leader in enameling<\/h2>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"timeline-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ebyk-timeline-1980.webp\" alt=\"1980\" \/>\r\n\r\nBy the 1980s, EBYK had established itself as a leading force in enameling in the Greek market, thanks to its dedication to quality and innovation.\r\n\r\n<\/div><br><\/div><br><div class=\"timeline-item right\">\r\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">\r\n\r\n<span class=\"timeline-date\">1992<\/span>\r\n<h2>National recognition<\/h2>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"timeline-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ebyk-timeline-1992.webp\" alt=\"1992\" \/>\r\n\r\nSelected to represent Greek businesses at the EEC, highlighting its pivotal role in the industrial sector of Greece.\r\n\r\n<\/div><br><\/div><br><div class=\"timeline-item left\">\r\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">\r\n\r\n<span class=\"timeline-date\">2009<\/span>\r\n<h2>Facing the economic crisis<\/h2>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"timeline-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ebyk-timeline-2009.webp\" alt=\"2009\" \/>\r\n\r\nDespite global difficulties, the company maintained its operations thanks to the stability of its services and its long-standing reputation.\r\n\r\n<\/div><br><\/div><br><div class=\"timeline-item right\">\r\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">\r\n\r\n<span class=\"timeline-date\">2018<\/span>\r\n<h2>Georgios Gritzalis<\/h2>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"timeline-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ebyk-timeline-2018.webp\" alt=\"2018\" \/>\r\n\r\nGeorgios Gritzalis becomes the majority shareholder. Under new leadership, EBYK began a new phase of growth in the Greek and global market.\r\n\r\n<\/div><br><\/div><br><div class=\"timeline-item left\">\r\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">\r\n\r\n<span class=\"timeline-date\">2020<\/span>\r\n<h2>New large tank enameling line<\/h2>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"timeline-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ebyk-timeline-2020.webp\" alt=\"2020\" \/>\r\n\r\nInauguration of a new line for enameling large tanks from 500 to 1,100 liters, expanding industrial capabilities.\r\n\r\n<\/div><br><\/div><br><div class=\"timeline-item right\">\r\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">\r\n\r\n<span class=\"timeline-date\">2023<\/span>\r\n<h2>Leading Enameling Plant in Europe<\/h2>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"timeline-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ebyk-timeline-2023.webp\" alt=\"2023\" \/>\r\n\r\nEBYK is ranked as the largest and most innovative third-party enameling plant in Europe with a strong international presence.\r\n\r\n<\/div><br><\/div><br><div class=\"timeline-item left\">\r\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">\r\n\r\n<span class=\"timeline-date\">2024<\/span>\r\n<h2>Inauguration of the 5th enameling line<\/h2>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"timeline-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ebyk-timeline-2024.webp\" alt=\"2024\" \/>\r\n\r\nInauguration of a new automatic enameling line. The company now has a total of five state-of-the-art production lines.\r\n\r\n<\/div><br><\/div><br><div class=\"timeline-item right\">\r\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">\r\n\r\n<span class=\"timeline-date\">2025<\/span>\r\n<h2>Acquisition of private trucks<\/h2>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"timeline-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ebyk-timeline-2025.webp\" alt=\"2025\" \/>\r\n\r\nAcquisition of a private fleet for product transport, enhancing flexibility, speed, and reliability of deliveries.\r\n\r\n<\/div><br><\/div><br><div class=\"timeline-item left\">\r\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">\r\n\r\n<span class=\"timeline-date\">2026<\/span>\r\n<h2>Inauguration of the new private and certified laboratory<\/h2>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"timeline-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ebyk-timeline-2026.jpg\" alt=\"2026\" \/>\r\n\r\nOur company inaugurates its new private and certified laboratory, where all mandatory quality and safety checks for your products are performed.\r\n\r\n<\/div><br><\/div><br><div class=\"timeline-item right\">\r\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">\r\n\r\n<span class=\"timeline-date\">2026<\/span>\r\n<h2>Inauguration of the 6th enameling line<\/h2>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"timeline-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ebyk-2026-6th-production-line.webp\" alt=\"2026\" \/>\r\n\r\nInauguration of a new automatic enameling line. The company now has a total of six state-of-the-art production lines.\r\n\r\n<\/div><br><\/div><br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"1931 History of EBYK \u201cGeorgios Peftitselis\u201d Georgios Peftitselis founded the company, with its main activity being the manufacture of wood heaters and stoves. 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