| 1966: |
Launch of Astor, the 1st international cigarette in Greece. |
| 1981: |
Establishment of first Reemtsma branch in Greece.
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| 1986: |
Establishment of an independent Distribution and Sales network.
Innovation - Launch of R1. The lowest tar/nicotine cigarette at that time. |
| 1988: |
Innovation - Launch of R1 Slim Line, the 1st Slim cigarette in Greece. |
| 1993: |
Cooperation with Imperial Tobacco for the distribution and marketing of a selected portfolio of British Brands as well as Golden Virginia rolling tobacco, in the Greek market.
Launch of Davidoff in the Greek market |
| 2000: |
New offices in Gerakas operate, following the major earthquake of Athens.
We assume responsibility for Cyprus Market. |
| 2003: |
Imperial Tobacco Hellas is created (following the international acquisition of Reemtsma by Imperial Tobacco Group).
Enhancement of our portfolio with Drum and Rizla.
Storage and Distribution services are assigned to a 3rd party logistics company. |
| 2005: |
Davidoff is recognised as "Superbrand" for the Greek Market.
We assume responsibility for Malta Market.
Local initiative of Imperial Tobacco Hellas for the production and launch of Maxim Slims in the Greek Market.
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| 2007: |
We are awarded for the "Development of New Products and Markets" -
with the upmost "Marketing Excellence Award" for DRUM Cigarettes.
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| 2008: |
International acquisition of Altadis from Imperial Tobacco Group. We assume responsibility for Gauloises and Gitanes.
We assume responsibilities for Bulgaria and Romania Markets.
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| 2009: |
Our Sales Team is awarded with the Golden "Sales Excellence Award"
in the FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) sector.
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| 2010: |
Imperial Tobacco Hellas (ITH) was rewarded with a People Management Award in the category of ‘Εmployee Performance, Reward management and Retention’.
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ITH is ranked as one of the "Business Leaders" in Greece by ICAP, an international financial and consulting institution based on pre-tax profits in 2009.
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We are included in the list of the "Strongest Companies in Greece" in recognition of our AA Credit Rating. The list was issued by ICAP and certified by the National Bank of Greece and the European Central Bank.
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| 2011: |
We are granted the 3rd place of the 'Best Workplaces' in Greece, as one of the companies with the best working environment for 2011.
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We are included for 2nd consecutive year in the list of the "Strongest Companies in Greece" in recognition or our AA Credit Rating.
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