Three new ones invest strategiesof 205.8 million euros, two in industry and one in tourism, was approved by the Interministerial Committee for Strategic Investments, convened by the Minister of Development Takis Theodorikakos.
As stated in a statement, the meeting was attended by the Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakisthe Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance Nikos Papathanasisthe Minister of Environment and Energy Stavros Papastavrouthe Minister of Culture Lina Mendoniand the general secretary of Private Investments Stellina Siarapi. The Deputy Minister of Tourism also participated in the discussion on tourism investment.Anna Karamanli.
Specifically:
“Olympus Project” of AGET HERACLES – HOLCIM in Milaki, Evia
It is a flagship investment of exceptional importance of 99 million euros, which introduces to Greece one of the most advanced industrial technologies in the field of building materials in Europe.
The project concerns the fundamental change of the production process at the Milaki cement factory, with the aim of drastically reducing CO2 emissions, reducing energy consumption and increasing production capacity. With the installation innovative systems heat recovery, electricity generation from hot exhaust gases, waste treatment and the use of secondary fuels, CO2 emissions will be reduced below European limits, effectively contributing to the “green” transition of Greek industry. The investment will create 20 new, highly skilled and highly paid jobs.
New production unit of NEOTECH S.A. in Magoula Attica
It concerns a flagship investment of exceptional importance for the creation of a new production unit of advanced insulating and resinous materials in the Magoula Business Park, with a budget of 21.4 million euros, by NEOTEX, a Greek company with an export presence in 70 countries and 4 continents.
The project envisages the creation of modern facilities for the production and storage of building materials, with the aim of strengthening the company’s competitiveness and production capacity in innovative waterproofing, insulation and floor protection products.
Tourist unit of ATOKOS EPE in Ithaca
It is a strategic investment with a budget of 85.4 million euros for the creation of a luxury tourist complex at Filiatro Ithakis, by the Tsakou Group. It includes a 5-star hotel with 60 beds, 50 villas, spa, restaurants, also foreseeing the creation of a tourist harbor facility with a waterway. The investment will create 71 new jobs.
With today’s approvals, the announcement concludes, the total number of strategic investments approved in the last year stands at 18, totaling EUR 2.7 billion, which is the largest number of strategic investments in recent years. Of these, 9 concern industry, 7 tourism, and 2 research, innovation and technology