Tailors Group

What Tailors Group does

Tailors Group is a privately held Greek industrial and trading group founded in 2007, operating in the Southern European market for green fuels, vegetable oils, and oleochemicals. It is organized through three wholly owned Greek entities: TAILORS ENERGY SA (a public limited company covering biofuels, green fuels, oleochemicals, and vegetable oils), TAILORS GAS Ltd (gas trading and biofuel distribution with tax warehouse status), and TAILORS RECYCLABLES LP (recycling, used cooking oil collection and processing). The group holds two Greek biofuel distribution licenses and operates 8,800 m3 of liquid warehouse capacity and 55,000 m3 of dry warehouse capacity across facilities in Aharnes, Kryoneri, Ritsona, Corinth, and Serres.

The core business combines B2B wholesale distribution of biodiesel, bioethanol, refined glycerin (USP and Food Grade, 99.5% purity), and vegetable oils (sunflower, soybean, rapeseed, and used cooking oil) with a vertically integrated supply chain anchored by UCO collection permits and ISCC EU certification. Manufacturing relies on oleochemical processing including esterification, distillation, and refining of vegetable oils, used cooking oils, and biomass. The proprietary GRIN MARIN product line is an in-house developed near-zero carbon synthetic ester biofuel designed as a drop-in marine fuel meeting ISO8217:2017 DMx standards, with third-party emissions verification from CERTH. Under the Maria brand, the group also distributes packaged consumer products including Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sunflower Oil, Soybean Oil, and a Mount Athos-sourced Organic Honey range.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through transaction-based B2B wholesale sales to industrial customers in the energy, refining, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemical industries. Go-to-market is sales-led: direct phone and email inquiries, no digital self-serve channel, with sales focused on bulk industrial contracts. The group reports itself as the largest non-refinery importer of biofuels in Greece. Customer relationships include Hellenic Petroleum, ADM, Wilmar, LDC, Verbio, Avril, Motoroil, Papoutsanis, Megara Resins, OB Biodiesel, Coral, Elin, and Cetracore. Certifications include ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISCC EU, and Kosher, supporting access to regulated end-markets.

Name

Tailors Group

Legal name

Tailors Group

Website

https://tailorsgroup.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tailors Group is a privately held Greek industrial group manufacturing and distributing biodiesel, bioethanol, refined glycerin, vegetable oils, and the GRIN MARIN marine biofuel to B2B customers in the energy, food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and shipping industries across Southern Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biofuels and Oleochemicals

NAICS

Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing (31122), Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225), Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing (311224), Petrochemical Manufacturing (32511), Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing (324), Grain and Oilseed Milling (3112)

SIC

Fats & Oils (2070), Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172), Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Biofuel Distribution & Fuel Marketing (Wholesale/Retail) (EUAAAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biodiesel (FAME) Production (EUAAAHAC), Fuel Blending & Additives Services (Blend Optimization, Compatibility) (TLAHAKAI), Edible Oil Packaging, Bottling & Private Label Manufacturing (AFAKAEAJ)

Keywords

• Biodiesel production
• Bioethanol distribution
• Refined glycerin
• Vegetable oils
• Marine biofuel

Headquarters

HQ city

Acharnae

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Biofuel Distribution: Wholesale distribution of biodiesel, bioethanol, and related biofuels. Company holds two Greek biofuel distribution licenses and operates as the largest non-refinery importer of biofuels in Greece. Revenue generated through bulk sales to industrial customers, energy companies, and fuel distributors.
2. Oleochemical Products: Manufacturing and distribution of glycerin (USP and Food Grade 99.5% refined), vegetable oils (Sunflower SFO, Soybean SBO, Rapeseed RSO, Used Cooking Oil UCO), and animal fats. Sold in bulk to food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemical industries.
3. Packaged Consumer Products (Maria Brand): Branded packaged products including Extra Virgin Olive Oil Maria, Sunflower Oil Maria, Soybean Oil Maria, and Organic Honey Maria. Sold through retail distribution channels targeting Greek and international consumers.
4. GRIN MARIN Advanced Biofuel: Premium advanced biofuel product for maritime industry. First commercial application expected October 2025. Production capacity planned at 10k MT/year (2025), scaling to 40k MT/year (2026) and 150k MT/year (2029).
5. Biofuel Project Services: Design and implementation services for biofuel projects including project planning, processing equipment, and operational support for industrial customers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Tailors Group manufactures and distributes renewable fuels (biodiesel, bioethanol, GRIN MARIN advanced marine biofuel), refined glycerin (USP and Food Grade 99.5%), and vegetable oils (sunflower, soybean, rapeseed, used cooking oil) in bulk. It also sells a branded packaged consumer line (Maria extra virgin olive oil, sunflower oil, soybean oil, and honey) through retail channels and offers biofuel project design and implementation services. The company serves industrial customers in energy, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, and maritime shipping sectors across Greece and Southern Europe.

Product overview

Tailors Group operates as a diversified Greek energy and consumer products company operating in the Southern European market. The core business focuses on biofuels and oleochemicals: Biodiesel and Bioethanol serve as renewable fuel alternatives to conventional petroleum products; Glycerin (USP/Food Grade 99.5%) serves pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial applications; Vegetable Oils (SFO, SBO, RSO, UCO) serve both food industry and biofuel production markets. The proprietary Grin Marin marine biofuel is a near-zero carbon synthetic ester designed for the maritime industry meeting ISO8217 standards. The consumer-facing Maria brand offers extra virgin olive oil, sunflower oil, soybean oil, and honey products sourced from Greece. The company holds two Greek biofuel distribution licenses and operates liquid warehouses totaling 8,800 m3 and dry warehouses of 55,000 m3 across multiple Greek facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GRIN MARIN: NEAR ZERO CARBON synthetic ester-type biofuel designed for the marine industry to meet IMO, ECA and EU Fit-for-55 standards. Drop-in biofuel that can be blended with VLSFO or HFO without engine modification.
• Maria

Products and services

• Biodiesel Liquid renewable fuel of plant origin with similar physical properties to diesel, used alone or blended with petroleum diesel for heating or vehicle propulsion. Sold in bulk to industrial customers, energy companies, and fuel distributors.
• Bioethanol Renewable alcohol-based fuel produced mainly by alcoholic fermentation of vegetable sugars from energy crops, used as a green substitute for gasoline. Sold in bulk to industrial and fuel distribution customers.
• Glycerin (USP and Food Grade 99.5%) Refined 99.5% clear, almost colorless glycerin for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, varnishes, soaps, explosives, and electronic cigarette applications. Sold in bulk to pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, and food industry buyers.
• Vegetable Oils (SFO, SBO, RSO, UCO) Bulk Sunflower Oil (SFO), Soybean Oil (SBO), Rapeseed Oil (RSO), and Used Cooking Oil (UCO) supplied to food industry manufacturers and used as feedstock for biofuel production.
• GRIN MARIN Advanced Biofuel Proprietary NEAR ZERO CARBON synthetic ester-type marine biofuel meeting ISO8217:2017 DMx fossil fuel standards. Drop-in fuel blendable with VLSFO or HFO without engine modifications, with MGO-alike calorific value of 42+ MJ/kg. Reduces GHG 94%, SO2 96%, N2O 86%, and particulate matter 97% versus VLSFO (CERTH 2024). Designed for vessel operators and shipping companies needing IMO, ECA, and EU Fit-for-55 compliance.
• Maria Extra Virgin Olive Oil Extra virgin olive oil produced exclusively by mechanical methods from selected olives, rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamins, and phenolic components. Sold through retail and foodservice channels.
• Maria Sunflower Oil Edible sunflower oil produced mainly by mechanical pressing from sunflower seeds, with acidity less than 0.3% and smoke point at 232°C. Sold through retail and foodservice channels.
• Maria Soybean Oil Non-GMO soybean oil produced from soybean seeds, with high nutritional value proteins and minimal saturated fatty acids. Sold through retail and foodservice channels.
• Maria Honey & Bee Products Range of honey products including Pine Honey, Chestnut Honey, Flower Honey, Heather Honey, Propolis Tincture, and Fresh Pollen, sourced from Mount Athos peninsula region in Chalkidiki. Sold through retail and foodservice channels.
• Biofuel Project Services Design and implementation services for biofuel projects including project planning, processing equipment, and operational support for industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• GRIN MARIN reduces GHG emissions by 94% against VLSFO (CERTH 2024)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CERTH (Centre for Research and Technology Hellas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGRIN MARIN tested and validated at CERTH facilities over a five-month campaign. CERTH is a world-renowned Greek research center that verified GRIN MARIN's combustion behavior and emissions performance against VLSFO and MGO 0.1 standards.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GoodFuels: Netherlands-based marine biofuels supplier focused on sustainable shipping fuel solutions. Directly comparable as a drop-in advanced biofuel targeting IMO compliance, ECA zones, and EU Fit-for-55 — overlapping precisely with GRIN MARIN's value proposition.
• Neste: Global leader in renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, with growing marine biofuel offerings. Comparable as a premium advanced-biofuel producer targeting maritime and transport decarbonization — the same end-market GRIN MARIN addresses.
• Emery Oleochemicals: Malaysia-based global producer of oleochemicals including glycerin, fatty acids, and fatty alcohols. Directly comparable as a specialty oleochemicals manufacturer serving pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial customers — overlapping with Tailors' glycerin product line.
• Verbio: German producer of biodiesel, bioethanol, and biomethane from agricultural feedstocks. Directly comparable as a renewable-fuels manufacturer that already appears in Tailors Group's customer roster, sharing the biodiesel/bioethanol product overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Cargill: Global agribusiness major with substantial vegetable oils, biodiesel, and oleochemicals operations. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping commodity oils and biofuel distribution activities at much larger global scale.
• Wilmar International: Asia-headquartered agribusiness group with integrated oilseed processing, edible oils, and biodiesel manufacturing. Already a Tailors customer; comparable as a vertically integrated vegetable oils and oleochemicals major operating at much larger scale.
• ADM (Archer Daniels Midland): Global agribusiness and oleochemicals producer with extensive oilseed processing and biofuel exposure. Already a Tailors customer; comparable as a diversified agricultural-commodities player with adjacent biofuel and glycerin activities.
• Bunge: Global agribusiness and oilseed processor with edible oils and biofuel activities. Comparable as an established oilseed crushing, refining, and trading player with overlapping feedstock and product exposure to Tailors.

Regional players

• Hellenic Petroleum: Greece's largest oil refining and fuel marketing company. Already a Tailors customer; comparable as a regional downstream fuels player that competes for biofuel blending volumes and could partner or compete with Tailors' biofuel distribution.
• Motor Oil Hellas: Major Greek refinery and fuel marketer with downstream petroleum operations. Already a Tailors customer; comparable as a regional Greek downstream player operating in adjacent biofuel and petroleum distribution markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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