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The leading manufacturer of sleep products. 60 years of history proves it!

With dedication and perseverance to quality for 60 years, GRECO STROM has managed to be at the top of sleep products for all ages. The secret of success is not a “secret”. It is hard work to offer you the best materials, the richest choices, the most sophisticated products, strictly adhering to the most stringent international mattress production standards. The recognition and trust of those who have chosen GRECO STROM is what has given us leadership in the sleep products market because we have been able to not only offer them exactly what they asked for, but also exceed their expectations.

 History
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The company is founded by Mr. Fotis Gotsopoulos and is active in the manufacture of handmade cotton mattresses.

1964

A big step for GRECO STROM: the purchase of 5,000 m² of privately owned land and the construction of a 1,500 m² factory building in Mandra, Attica

1976

Purchase of machinery and start of production of spring mattresses.

1980

Mr Marios Gotsopoulos, son of the founder, joins the company as a partner.

1986

GRECO STROM grows as it expands its factory building to 3.000 m².

1991

Mr Christos Gotsopoulos, son of the founder, joins the company as a partner.

1997

Our company expands its activity with the study, design and production of baby mattresses based on the most stringent international standards.

1998

Certification of the company based on the International Quality Management System ISO 9001.

2000

An investment is made in state-of-the-art machinery and the company proceeds with the innovative design and production of box mattresses.

2003

– Commissioning of the supply of mattresses for the Olympic Games.

– Certification of the company based on the international Environmental Management System ISO 14001.

– Start of export activity in Cyprus

– Inclusion of the company as a member of ISPA (International Sleep Products Association).

– Commissioning of equipping submarines and naval vessels with mattresses certified according to IMO (International Maritime Organization) specifications.

– Award of the eco-label ECO LABEL with registration number EL/014/06.

– The strength of the mattresses is certified according to the EN 1957 test at the AIDIMA specialised laboratory in Spain.

Start of export activity to Balkan countries

Start of export activity in Russia.

2008

– Certification of the company based on the International Quality System for Medical Devices ISO 13485

– Study, design and production of hospital mattresses with CE certification of the products and registration in the Register of Manufacturers of Medical Devices category I by the Greek National Organisation for Food and Agriculture (EOF).

GRECO STROM continues to grow as it expands its factory building to 6.000 m²

2013

GRECO STROM innovates by designing and producing layers that go beyond what was previously known. The advantages of handmade mattress manufacturing are combined with transcendental technological development, offering the new generation of LITHOS mattresses.

2015

An investment is made in state-of-the-art mechanical equipment.

2017

GRECO STROM baby mattresses are tested and certified by the Swiss Approval International, the Swiss certification body for safety and product quality, and meet the requirements of the European standard EN 16890:2017.

Expansion of the privately owned building facilities to 16,000m2.

– By upgrading the quality of products that must meet specifications and be suitable for equipping ships, yachts, hotels and generally areas where the use of mattresses with particular fire resistance is considered necessary, GRECO STROM designs and produces a new range of mattresses that meet the requirements as described in EU Regulation 2017/306 for the MED/3 bedding product group. 21 SOLAS 74 Reg.II-2/3, Reg.II-2/9 & Reg. X/3 &
IMO Res. MSC. 307(88)-(2010 FTP Code) Annex 1,Part 9

GRECO STROM was awarded in the prestigious Diamonds of the Greek Economy 2019 business excellence award.

– Start of export activity in the Czech Republic.

– Start of export activity in Italy.

– Start of export activity in Romania.

GRECO STROM, driven by inspired and creative production, has created a new generation of anatomical mattresses with modern manufacturing technology, the BODYTOPIA series. Mattresses that respond to the desire for rejuvenation and relaxation within the most personal eight hours of the day. Positive emotions that accompany the experience of a good night’s sleep. Moments of daydreaming, reminiscing, rest, moments of true psychosomatic uplift and satisfaction. The BODYTOPIA range receives the Swiss Approval International certification on the basis of durability tests and compliance with the requirements of the European standard: EN 1957:2012 & EN 1334:1996

– Recognizing that the modern professional hotelier needs solutions that will improve and upgrade the operation of his business, GRECO STROM presents the GRAND COLLECTION collection of mattresses. Mattresses that ensure point support in any adventurous or non-adventurous sleeping position,
as well as the avoidance of noise. The constant search for and implementation of innovative technologies in mattress production is our sole responsibility

– Construction of an independent, privately owned vertically integrated bed production unit of 1000 m² &expansion of the privately owned building facility by 500m2.

– Creation of the online store shop.grecostrom.gr, for direct purchases and distribution of household equipment products and baby – children’s sleep products.

GRECO STROM was awarded in the prestigious Diamonds of the Greek Economy 2021 business excellence award.

– The range of baby & children’s mattresses receives the Swiss Approval International certification based on compliance with the requirements of the European standard : EN 16890:2017. Children’s furniture – mattresses for cots and cribs – safety requirements and test methods.

– With our eyes open to a green world, we created the new HYPNATURA mattress range, dressed in the new AEIFORIA fabric. For the production of the AEIFORIA fabric, yarns are used that come from recycled plastic bottles from all over the planet. The Hypnatura range receives the Swiss Approval International certification based on durability tests and compliance with the requirements of the European standard: EN 1957:2012 & EN 1334:1999.

– All the company’s baby and children’s clothing is awarded a Gold Award by the Mother & Baby Awards in the category BEST BABY AND KIDS MATTRESS COLLECTION.

– All models of infant and children’s mattresses receive the OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certification based on the international standard that ensures hygiene throughout the mattress.

– All mattresses of Hotel equipment receive the Swiss Approval certification based on durability tests and compliance with the requirements of the European standard:
EN 1957:2012 & EN 1334:1999.

– We have invested in new modern machinery according to the leading international standards. With this upgrade, we continue to distinguish ourselves in the construction industry, offering reliable solutions that meet the highest standards

Addition of a new collection of handmade beds and folding furniture with a renewed design and excellent functionality.

– Creation of a new site designed for the convenience of the user according to the new standards of the time.