HARKO
COMPANY HISTORY
CHARALAMPOPOULOS SA with the distinctive title HARKO TOOLS S.A. is a family business, the oldest and most experienced import company of industrial tools in Greece.
THE FIRST STEPS
In 1944 Konstantinos Charalambopoulos with a trolley of goods and having as a hangout the corner of Panepistimiou & Emmanouil Benaki, begins his commercial activity selling hand tools with great success. After hard work, dedication & his obvious business genius in 1949 he moved to his 1st store on Kairri Street and started the first imports of tools from large international factories.
Founds the K. CHARALAMPOPOULOS SA with the wholesale of industrial goods as object of work.
THE RISING COURSE BEGINS
In 1979 he moved to a privately owned building of 2,000 square meters on Mykonos & Esopou Street , Athens City Centre.
The company is rising with a very high level of sales and is characterized as "father of tools" .
Κ. CHARALAMPOPOULOS SA conquers leading position in the Greek market & offers the most competitive prices in the market of industrial tools.
THE SUCCESSFUL STRATEGY
The main strategy of Konstantinos Charalambopoulos was to supply his customers with a wide range of products, typically referring to the word "variety". This results in the expansion of the company to other categories such as plumbing, electrical, painting tools and household products.
THE RECOGNITION IS COMING
In 1995 after many years of hard work and effort Konstantinos Charalambopoulos is awarded by the Athens Chamber of Commerce of Industrial & Iron Tools .
EVOLUTION OF SALES NETWORK IN GREECE AND EUROPE
In 1998 DEHCO the son Ioannis Charalambopoulos undertakes the introduction of pioneering exclusive brands HARKO - TECHBOSS - GREENBOSS - DEHCO - FERETTI in Greece & Europe. His goals are to increase competitiveness, profitability & customer development.
EVOLUTION BASED ON STRATEGY
Today the C. CHARALAMPOPOULOU SA with the distinctive title HARKO TOOLS S.A. is the oldest import company of industrial tools in Greece.
HARKO has developed and maintained long-term relationships with the largest companies in the Greek & European market, such as:
STABILA, VOLA, AUGUSTA, ΚΝΙΡΕΧ, NICOLSON, VIKING, MICALOR, PRESSOL, BRUNOX etc.
THE FIRST STEPS
In 1944 Konstantinos Charalambopoulos with a trolley of goods and having as a hangout the corner of Panepistimiou & Emmanouil Benaki, begins his commercial activity selling hand tools with great success. After hard work, dedication & his obvious business genius in 1949 he moved to his 1st store on Kairri Street and started the first imports of tools from large international factories.
Founds the K. CHARALAMPOPOULOS SA with the wholesale of industrial goods as object of work.
THE SUCCESSFUL STRATEGY
The main strategy of Konstantinos Charalambopoulos was to supply his customers with a wide range of products, typically referring to the word "variety". This results in the expansion of the company to other categories such as plumbing, electrical, painting tools and household products.
EVOLUTION OF SALES NETWORK IN GREECE AND EUROPE
In 1998 the son Ioannis Charalambopoulos undertakes the introduction of pioneering exclusive "private label" agencies in Greece & Europe. His goals are to increase competitiveness, profitability & customer development.
THE RISING COURSE BEGINS
In 1979 he moved to a privately owned building of 1,000 square meters on Mykonos & Esopou Street.
The company is rising with a very high level of sales and is characterized as "father of tools" .
Η Κ. CHARALAMPOPOULOS SA conquers leading position in the Greek market & offers the most competitive prices in the market of industrial tools.
THE RECOGNITION IS COMING
In 1995 after many years of hard work and effort Konstantinos Charalambopoulos is awarded by the Athens Chamber of Commerce of Industrial & Iron Tools .
EVOLUTION BASED ON STRATEGY
Today the C. CHARALAMPOPOULOU SA with the distinctive title HARKO TOOLS S.A. is the oldest import company of industrial tools in Greece.
HARKO has developed and maintained long-term relationships with the largest companies in the Greek & European market, such as:
STABILA, VOLA, AUGUSTA, ΚΝΙΡΕΧ, NICOLSON, VIKING, MICALOR, PRESSOL, BRUNOX etc.
Thanks to the trust & dynamics of our customers, the company HARKO is constantly evolving & progressing. From the privately owned facilities of 4,000 square meters, we serve daily more than 3,000 companies in Greece & Europe, with the most reliable and competitive products.
1968
We import the first Darex planes from France
1974
We cooperate with the historic factory of East Germany & supply the Greek market with the Brand GDR Smalcalda
1978
G. Charalampopoulou SA presents to the Greek market the first Japanese rivet maker Hit
1984
We present to the Greek market the Brand Will leading factory, originating in West Germany
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