PERLITE HELLAS SA

What PERLITE HELLAS SA does

Perlite Hellas SA is a family-owned Greek industrial mineral company founded in 1992 by Athanasios Saridis in Volos, Thessaly. The company processes raw perlite from Milos island deposits into expanded perlite products through a vertically integrated production line encompassing crushing, drying, and expanding at temperatures exceeding 800-1000°C. It is one of the few producers in Greece that manufactures both raw and expanded perlite, enabling tight quality control across the production chain. The product portfolio spans construction (Geomin and Geobeton S product lines for mortars, plasters, lightweight concrete, and floor filling), agriculture (Geoflor family for soil improvement, hydroponics, and greenhouse cultivation), industrial applications (foundry, cryogenic insulation), and cultural heritage restoration (Pozomat and Perlimat, developed with Aristotle University of Thessaloniki). The organization additionally trades complementary building materials — cement, AAC blocks, bricks, mortars, and insulation products — under its own brand exclusively at the Athens (Rentis) branch store.

The company sells directly through a domestic sales team and a dedicated export division (VP Exports), with distribution covering Greece and worldwide export markets. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of manufactured perlite products and traded building materials. Production is split approximately 30% raw perlite, 30% expanded perlite, and 40% traded products. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification (since 2003), is a member of the Perlite Institute, and received ESPA / NSRF 2021-2027 funding in 2025 to support digital transformation of its SME operations. The senior leadership team includes Athanasios Saridis (CEO) and Leonidas Saridis (VP Exports), representing the family's third generation in perlite processing.

Name

PERLITE HELLAS SA

Legal name

PERLITE HELLAS S.A.

Website

https://perlite-hellas.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Perlite Hellas SA is a family-owned Greek industrial mineral producer founded in 1992 that manufactures raw and expanded perlite for construction, agriculture, industrial, and cultural heritage restoration markets, and trades complementary building materials via its Athens branch store.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Minerals and Construction Materials

NAICS

Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying (2123), Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing (327)

SIC

Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels) (1400), Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Perlite & Vermiculite (IMAEAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Gypsum Plasters & Specialty Additives/Modifiers (IMADAEAG)

Keywords

• Expanded perlite production
• Raw perlite mining
• Construction insulation materials
• Agricultural growing media
• Lightweight construction aggregates

Headquarters

HQ city

Volos

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Perlite Production and Sales: Manufacturing and direct sales of expanded and raw perlite products. The company produces various granulometries of perlite for construction, agriculture, and industrial applications, serving both domestic and export markets worldwide.
2. Building Materials Trading: Trading and distribution of construction and insulating materials including cement (Halyps, Heracles, White Cement), AAC blocks (Superblock), bricks-roof tiles (Halkis), mortars-adhesives (Mix-Max, Marmoline, Neotex, Pozomat), and insulating-sealing products (Ravago, Fibran, Rizakos, Alchimica). Products available exclusively at the Athens branch store.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Perlite Hellas is a vertically integrated Greek manufacturer of raw and expanded perlite (volcanic glass expanded at over 800-1000°C) for use in construction (insulation, mortars, plasters, lightweight concrete), agriculture (soil improvement, hydroponics, seed production), and industrial applications (foundries, cryogenic insulation). Beyond its own perlite production, the company trades a complementary range of building materials (cement, AAC blocks, bricks, mortars, insulation products) distributed from its Athens (Rentis) branch store.

Product overview

PERLITE HELLAS SA is a vertically integrated perlite production company offering both Raw and Expanded perlite products, making it unique among Greek producers. The product portfolio centers on perlite-based solutions including the Geomin construction product line (Geomin A, A1, A2 variants for mortars, plasters, and lightweight concrete), the Geoflor agricultural product line (for soil improvement, hydroponics, and greenhouse applications), and Geobeton S for construction applications. The company also trades complementary building materials including cement, AAC blocks, bricks, mortars, and insulation products, available exclusively at their Rentis branch. Innovation products include Pozomat and Perlimat, developed in cooperation with Aristotle University of Thessaloniki for historical building restoration. The company operates since 1992 with three generations of experience in perlite mining and processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Geoflor: Agricultural perlite product line including Geoflor, Geoflor Hydro, and Geoflor P-6 for soil improvement, plant growth, seed production, greenhouse gardening, and hydroponic cultivation.
• Geomin
• Geobeton S
• Pozomat

Products and services

• Raw Perlite (Αδιόγκωτος Περλίτης) Inorganic silicious ore that can expand approximately 10 times when heated over 800°C. Contains crystallised water that creates microscopic air hollows providing insulation characteristics. Loose bulk density of dry raw perlite is 1000 kg/m³. Used as the feedstock for expanded perlite production and supplied to industrial customers.
• Expanded Perlite (Διογκωμένος Περλίτης) Low density, environmentally friendly, non-combustible product with excellent thermal and sound insulation properties. Produced by expanding raw perlite at temperatures exceeding 800-1000°C. Used in construction (mortars, plasters, lightweight concrete), agriculture, and industrial applications.
• Geomin Family (Expanded Perlite) Expanded perlite product line including Geomin A (0.25-5mm), Geomin A1 (0.25-3mm), Geomin A2 (0.5-2mm), Geomin A2 C (0.25-2mm), Geomin A2 F (0.25-1.4mm), Geomin A2 G (0.5-2mm), Geomin A2 R (0.063-0.8mm), and Geomin A2 D (0.063-0.5mm). All available with hydrophobication treatment. Used in construction applications including mortars, plasters, and lightweight concrete.
• Geoflor Family (Agriculture Perlite) Agricultural perlite product line including Geoflor P-6 (2.5-5mm), Geoflor (0.5-5mm), and Geoflor Hydro (0.5-3mm). Used for soil improvement, plant implantation growth, seed production, greenhouse gardening, and hydroponic cultivation.
• Geobeton S (formerly Perlobeton S) Leading brand in the Greek construction market. Lightweight perlite-based product with excellent thermal and sound insulation properties, fire resistance, and low density. Ideal for mortars, plasters, lightweight concrete, and floor filling. Palletized perlite-based products introduced in 2005.
• Pozomat Lightweight pozzolan industrial by-product developed in cooperation with Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Available in three variants for renovation of historical buildings and structures, aiming to protect cultural heritage.
• Perlimat Ready mixed restoration materials developed in cooperation with Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Dept of Civil Engineering). Co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund and Greek National Funds. Used for renovation of historical buildings and structures.
• Traded Building Materials Wide range of building materials including cement (Halyps, Heracles, White Cement), AAC blocks (Superblock), bricks-roof tiles (Halkis), mortars-adhesives (Mix-Max, Marmoline, Neotex, Pozomat), and insulating-sealing products (Ravago, Fibran, Rizakos, Alchimica). Products available exclusively at the Athens branch store in Rentis.
• Plaster-grade Perlite A2 Pioneering plaster-grade perlite (A2) developed through the Bright Euram project in 1994, a pivotal material in gypsum plasters for construction applications.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.P.Θ.)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Co-development partnership with the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Department of Civil Engineering) resulting in the Pozomat innovation launched in 2023. Pozomat is a lightweight pozzolan industrial by-product ideal for renovation and restoration of historical buildings, monuments, and structures requiring special treatment. The partnership demonstrates the company's commitment to innovation and contribution to cultural heritage protection.
• ISOCONcoreOthersPerlite Hellas is one of the parent companies of ISOCON. The company continues to distribute perlite products in the market while also trading building and insulation materials in collaboration with the largest suppliers.
• Perlite InstituteminorOthersActive member of the Perlite Institute, an industry association that keeps the company at the forefront of industry developments and provides access to global perlite industry knowledge and networking.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Genper Madencilik: Turkish perlite mining and processing company supplying raw and expanded perlite across construction, agriculture, and industrial markets. Closely comparable as a regional Mediterranean perlite producer competing in similar end-markets.
• IPM (Industrial Perlite Manufacturing): Perlite mining and expanding operation serving construction, filtration, and horticultural end-markets with raw and expanded perlite grades. Comparable as a focused perlite specialist with similar product and customer segmentation.
• Dicaperl Minerals Corp. US-based perlite mining and processing company producing raw and expanded perlite for construction, industrial, and horticultural applications. Directly comparable as a vertically integrated perlite specialist with similar product structure.
• Schundler Company: Long-established North American perlite producer offering raw and expanded perlite for construction, horticulture, filtration, and industrial uses. Directly comparable in product mix (raw + expanded) and end-market segmentation.
• Supreme Perlite Company: North American perlite mining and expanding company producing construction-grade and horticultural-grade perlite. Directly comparable in mining-plus-expansion vertically integrated operating model.
• Silbrico Corporation: Perlite Institute member producing expanded perlite and filter aids for horticultural, construction, and industrial filtration uses. Directly comparable in product range and customer segments served.

Regional players

• Nordisk Perlite: Scandinavian perlite producer serving Nordic and Northern European construction and insulation markets with raw and expanded perlite. Comparable in product offering but operating in a different primary geography than Perlite Hellas.
• Perlite Italia: Italian perlite producer offering expanded perlite for construction, insulation, and industrial applications in the Italian and broader Southern European market. Directly comparable product portfolio with overlapping Mediterranean customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Saint-Gobain: Global construction materials manufacturer with broad insulation and lightweight building products portfolios that overlap with perlite-based insulation and plaster applications. Comparable as a competing supplier to the same construction channel customers, though not a perlite specialist.
• Imerys: Global industrial minerals leader with significant perlite and expanded perlite operations alongside a broad portfolio of mineral-based specialties. Comparable as a competing perlite producer at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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