Another step toward the “Factory of the Future” is being taken by Papastratos, which announced the completion of the first phase – a milestone in the largest “green” investment in the Group’s history, marking the transition of its factory in Aspropyrgos into a model of sustainable industrial operation. Specifically, the company proceeded with the installation of 4,000 solar panels. This is an investment implemented within the framework of Papastratos’ sustainable development strategy and the Zero Carbon Tech program of its parent company Philip Morris International (PMI).
Papastratos: electrical connection of new solar power station completed
The electrical connection of the new solar power station installed on the roofs of production buildings has been successfully completed, a high-technology project with increased requirements. The project includes the installation of 4,000 solar panels with a total capacity of 2.4 MW, which will generate 3.5 GWh of clean energy annually, equivalent to the average consumption needs of approximately 1,000 households.
This is essentially the first in a series of steps that will lead to the energy upgrade of the Papastratos factory, drastically reducing carbon dioxide emissions. The next steps include upgrading the factory’s systems and installing an electric industrial boiler and heat pumps. The successful completion of the first step represents yet another tangible confirmation of Papastratos’ commitment to sustainable development, combining technological innovation and environmental responsibility.
Papastratos: industry of tomorrow
In the context of this significant development, Giorgos Margonis, CEO of Papastratos, stated: “Sustainable development and responsible production is a one-way road, however it is not a condition that is achieved overnight. It constitutes a continuous path of evolution that we all must follow. For us at Papastratos, the green transition represents a commitment and responsibility that we have undertaken for years now. We are pleased that we implemented the first phase – a milestone in the largest green investment in our history, through which we take another substantial step toward the “Factory of the Future” that will continue to produce with respect for the environment, utilizing technology as a force for change. We are investing in our factory to build in practice the Industry of Tomorrow, more resilient, sustainable, and human“.
