DF INKS Inaugurates New Production Facility in Halkis

DRUCKFARBEN Group, a leading force in the fields of flexible packaging inks, architectural coatings, building materials, and energy-saving solutions, held the official blessing ceremony for its new production  DF Inks facility in Halkis on Thursday, October 23, 2025.

The ceremony welcomed approximately 200 guests, including local government representatives, business partners, and employees. His Eminence, Porphyrios conducted the blessing, reaffirming the Group’s longstanding bond with the local community of Evia.

The launch of the new facility marks the completion of a significant investment plan, as part of the Group’s broader transformation strategy. It reflects Druckfarben’s commitment to technological excellence, production autonomy and sustainable growth.

DF Inks site features:

• Upgraded production infrastructure, designed to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency.
• Lower environmental footprint, enabled by advanced systems that significantly reduce CO₂ emissions.
• Fully digitalized processes, improving production processes and quality.  
• High-efficiency photovoltaic system, covering more than 60% of the facility’s energy needs.
• Expanded R&D department, focused on developing next-generation, sustainable solutions.
• Dedicated production lines for eco-conscious inks, suitable for mono-material substrates and fully NC-free (nitrocellulose-free), supporting packaging solutions that promote circularity.

These investments significantly strengthen the Group’s export-oriented capabilities, which already account for over 40% of total turnover, and expand its presence across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

Speaking at the event, Mr. George Karavasilis, CEO of DRUCKFARBEN Group, stated:

“The inauguration of our new facility in Halkis marks a major milestone in our company’s journey and vision. We are proud to unveil a site that embodies our core values: innovation, sustainability, quality, and productivity. We warmly thank His Eminence for his blessing and the local community for their ongoing support.”

The new facility is expected to contribute meaningfully to the local economy through the creation of new jobs (employment increase of over 10% the past 3 years) and the reinforcement of Greece’s industrial production base solidifying DRUCKFARBEN Group as a key pillar of extroverted and responsible industrial development.