Products and services
Striving for excellence through sustainability
From the classic Oriental varieties to the worldwide-grown Burley and Virginia, discover highly consistent and competitive tobaccos crafted with precision across global markets.. At Nicos Gleoudis Kavex S.A., we proudly manage an annual throughput of 16 million kilograms of the finest European leaf tobacco, catering to a diverse customer base with high-quality products. Our extensive portfolio includes a broad spectrum of leaf tobaccos sourced from around the globe, thanks to our solid collaborations with associates in key tobacco-producing regions.
Our specialty varieties
Each variety we offer is selected with the utmost care to ensure quality and satisfaction. We are dedicated to providing our clients with not just tobacco, but a promise of excellence backed by a century of expertise.
F/C Virginia
Sourced primarily from Greece, Bulgaria,
Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia, Poland, Italy,
France, and other European nations
Oriental Tobaccos
Basma and Katerini / Greece and Albania
Prilep and Yaka / North Macedonia
Krumovgrad and North Bulgaria / Bulgaria, Izmir, Samsun, Sark, Bitlis, Trabzon,
Adiyaman / Turkey
BG and Tombac / Lebanon
Moldavskii / Moldova
Additional Oriental varieties from across the region
Burley
Primarily from Greece, Bulgaria,
Poland, and Italy
Services
Meeting your needs
Our services are designed to meet the comprehensive needs of our customers with precision and reliability. Our modern complex in Axioupolis, Kilkis, spans 75,000 square meters and is strategically located near key transport routes, enhancing our service capabilities.
All,
Processing,
Blending,
Trading,
Logistics,
Production technology
Our commitment to producing the finest leaf tobacco begins with our dedicated team of makers — from the growers to our management staff. Here’s how we create exceptional tobacco through a blend of tradition, expertise, and responsible practices:
Comprehensive storage
and processing space
Together, our facilities boast a total warehousing and processing space of 75,000 m^2, illustrating the scale and capacity of our operations to handle large volumes and diverse types of tobacco with efficiency and expertise.
Optimized processing
capabilities
Our operations are supported by two additional Oriental tobacco processing factories located in Greece and Albania. These plants are equipped with modern and efficient machinery, capable of handling 6 tons per hour and 4 tons per hour, respectively. The Greek facility is further enhanced with a redryer and presses for soft drying and carton packing, which allows for precise control over the processing environment and ensures the highest quality of finished products.
A team driven
by excellence
Innovation is not just embedded in our technology but also in the heart of our operations. Our specialized technicians and laborers, in collaboration with management, are deeply committed to achieving the company’s objectives, ensuring that every batch of tobacco meets our high standards and those of our customers. At Nicos Gleoudis Kavex S.A., we are dedicated to continual improvement and excellence in every aspect of our production process.
Advanced facilities
across Europe
Since 1993, we have expanded our operations to Albania with KAVEX ELBASAN S.A., where we currently process 1.5 million kilograms of Oriental tobaccos annually in our fully owned manufacturing and storage complex. This facility is a testament to our dedication to maintaining the integrity and quality of our products.
In February 2002, we further enhanced our production capabilities by inaugurating a new 21,000 m^2 facility in Axioupolis. This plant is dedicated to F/C Virginia and Burley threshing, featuring advanced threshing machinery with a capacity of 7 tons per hour of green weight. The facility is equipped with a quality control laboratory that adheres to the most stringent customer specifications. Services at this plant also include blended strips packing and Oriental soft drying, ensuring a comprehensive processing solution under one roof.
Together, our facilities boast a total warehousing and processing space of 75,000 m^2, illustrating the scale and capacity of our operations to handle large volumes and diverse types of tobacco with efficiency and expertise.
Our operations are supported by two additional Oriental tobacco processing factories located in Greece and Albania. These plants are equipped with modern and efficient machinery, capable of handling 6 tons per hour and 4 tons per hour, respectively. The Greek facility is further enhanced with a redryer and presses for soft drying and carton packing, which allows for precise control over the processing environment and ensures the highest quality of finished products.
Innovation is not just embedded in our technology but also in the heart of our operations. Our specialized technicians and laborers, in collaboration with management, are deeply committed to achieving the company’s objectives, ensuring that every batch of tobacco meets our high standards and those of our customers. At Nicos Gleoudis Kavex S.A., we are dedicated to continual improvement and excellence in every aspect of our production process.
Since 1993, we have expanded our operations to Albania with KAVEX ELBASAN S.A., where we currently process 1.5 million kilograms of Oriental tobaccos annually in our fully owned manufacturing and storage complex. This facility is a testament to our dedication to maintaining the integrity and quality of our products.
In February 2002, we further enhanced our production capabilities by inaugurating a new 21,000 m^2 facility in Axioupolis. This plant is dedicated to F/C Virginia and Burley threshing, featuring advanced threshing machinery with a capacity of 7 tons per hour of green weight. The facility is equipped with a quality control laboratory that adheres to the most stringent customer specifications. Services at this plant also include blended strips packing and Oriental soft drying, ensuring a comprehensive processing solution under one roof.
Quality assurance
Our commitment to enhancing quality while reducing costs is evident in our sustained investment in state-of-the-art production technologies. For decades, we have been at the forefront of innovation in the tobacco industry, continually upgrading our facilities to meet and exceed industry standards.
Reliably superior every time
We deliver consistently superior products and services, tailored precisely to the needs of our customers. Our approach integrates a socially responsible strategy that respects both human resources and the environment.
Expertise and excellence since 1927
As one of Greece’s leading independent tobacco dealers, we manage the purchase, processing, and export of approximately 16 million kilograms of various tobacco types annually. We operate with precision and care, contracting directly with individual farmers and conducting exports directly with manufacturing customers to ensure the highest standards of quality and service.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Our capabilities are supported by two advanced processing facilities in Greece—one for Oriental tobaccos and another (GLT) for F/C Virginia and Burley tobaccos. Additionally, our modern storage facilities provide approximately 75,000 square meters of space. This infrastructure allows for specialized processes like blended strips processing, supporting the stringent quality controls that define our operations.
Global reach and local expertise
We extend our services globally, sourcing tobaccos from strategic regions including China, India, Italy, the Balkans, and Turkey. Our partnerships with reputable local packers in these regions ensure a supply of diverse and high-quality tobaccos, meeting the specific requirements of our customers.
Operations and skilled workforce
Our high-level technical and financial departments play a crucial role in monitoring market developments and enhancing operational efficiency. This structure minimizes bureaucracy and enhances decision-making, ensuring responsiveness and precision in our service delivery. Our workforce, a dynamic blend of youthful enthusiasm and seasoned expertise, drives our growth through continuous training and skill enhancement.
Commitment and performance
From our humble beginnings in 1927 with just 28 employees to a team of over 850 today, our investment in human resources is unwavering. We have built a professional, experienced team that is essential to our ongoing success and leadership in the tobacco industry.
Quality assurance is not just a goal but a guarantee—we deliver reliably superior products every time.
We deliver consistently superior products and services, tailored precisely to the needs of our customers. Our approach integrates a socially responsible strategy that respects both human resources and the environment.
As one of Greece’s leading independent tobacco dealers, we manage the purchase, processing, and export of approximately 16 million kilograms of various tobacco types annually. We operate with precision and care, contracting directly with individual farmers and conducting exports directly with manufacturing customers to ensure the highest standards of quality and service.
Our capabilities are supported by two advanced processing facilities in Greece—one for Oriental tobaccos and another (GLT) for F/C Virginia and Burley tobaccos. Additionally, our modern storage facilities provide approximately 75,000 square meters of space. This infrastructure allows for specialized processes like blended strips processing, supporting the stringent quality controls that define our operations.
We extend our services globally, sourcing tobaccos from strategic regions including China, India, Italy, the Balkans, and Turkey. Our partnerships with reputable local packers in these regions ensure a supply of diverse and high-quality tobaccos, meeting the specific requirements of our customers.
Our high-level technical and financial departments play a crucial role in monitoring market developments and enhancing operational efficiency. This structure minimizes bureaucracy and enhances decision-making, ensuring responsiveness and precision in our service delivery. Our workforce, a dynamic blend of youthful enthusiasm and seasoned expertise, drives our growth through continuous training and skill enhancement.
From our humble beginnings in 1927 with just 28 employees to a team of over 850 today, our investment in human resources is unwavering. We have built a professional, experienced team that is essential to our ongoing success and leadership in the tobacco industry.
Quality assurance is not just a goal but a guarantee—we deliver reliably superior products every time.