Reflecting on the insightful days spent in Dortmund, Germany, where our R&D team actively engaged in the first Table-Top & Small-Scale Exercise for the TeamUp project.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the Fire Department of Dortmund – FDDO for their invaluable insights into cutting-edge decontamination technologies and techniques.
VANOS S.A. is delighted to announce its presence at the renowned 6th International Conference CBRNE Research & Innovation in Strasbourg, France on 21st of March 2024.Continue reading
During the second and third days at the CLIA Exhibition, our team, consisting of Mr. Emmanuel Vassilopoulos, Vice President & COO of VANOS S.A., Mr. Konstantinos Sagris, Provisions Dpt. Manager, Mr. Spyridon Kintzios and Mr. Nikolaos Dourvas, scientific partners, continues to lead the charge in the marine technology and food & beverage industries. Building on the momentum of our opening day, we’ve deepened conversations, fostered new connections, and showcased our relentless pursuit of innovation across both sectors.
We were honored to be present and witness the moment when the Memorandum of Cooperation was signed by the Presidents of the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Vassilis Korkidis, and the Chamber of Commerce of Genoa, Luigi Attanasio, at a special event held in the framework of the Clia Innovation Expo exhibition. This MoC aims to create favourable conditions for the development of economic relations between businesses in Genoa and Piraeus.
At Booth No. 1212, the day was marked by a series of interactive presentations, where attendees witnessed firsthand the potential of our cutting-edge solutions. The spotlight shone brightly on our latest maritime technology projects, drawing a keen interest from industry professionals keen to understand the impact of these advancements on future maritime operations.
Over at Booth No. 413, the flavor of innovation was unmistakable. Our dedicated team engaged visitors with live demonstrations of our latest F&B products, specifically designed to meet the unique needs of the maritime welfare. Today’s highlight was the unveiling of our new line of sustainable packaging solutions, reinforcing our commitment to environmental stewardship while serving the market’s evolving demands.
“Today’s interactions and the enthusiasm we’ve seen for our innovations inspire us to push the boundaries even further. We are excited about the partnerships and opportunities that lie ahead as we continue to explore new horizons together.”, shared Mr. Emmanuel Vassilopoulos.
We are waiting the visitor in our booths to further discuss with our team members and initiate future collaborations. This engagement fuels our passion for innovation and excellence. We look forward to the final day of inspiring conversations and groundbreaking discoveries.
We would like to express our warmest Thanks to Mrs. Maria Deligianni, Mr. Vassilis Korkidis and Mrs. Kelly Craighead for their unwavering support and hospitality.
As a leading innovator in both the marine technology and food & beverage industries, VANOS S.A. is prominently featured at two booths, hosted by Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, highlighting its latest research and development initiatives.
At Booth No. 1212, attendees will have the opportunity to explore VANOS’s cutting-edge advancements in Marine Innovation & Technology. From state-of-the-art navigation systems to sustainable energy solutions, visitors can engage with industry experts and discover how we are shaping the future of maritime technology.
Simultaneously, at Booth No. 413 in the Food & Beverage section, we will showcase our commitment to serve the maritime industry with excellence and attendees can learn about our latest developments in food and beverage sector designed to meet the evolving demands of today’s market.
“We are thrilled to participate in the CLIA Exhibition and share our passion for innovation with industry colleagues and stakeholders,” said Mr. Emmanuel Vassilopoulos –Vice President & COO of VANOS S.A. “Our presence at two booths underscores our dedication to advancing technology and enhancing customer experiences across diverse sectors.”
Visitors are encouraged to stop by, to engage with our team members, learn about our latest R&D developments, and explore partnership opportunities.
VANOS S.A. was the proud organizer of the 1st International Conference on Extreme Hazards & CBRNe/HAZMAT Operations held on February 15, 2024, at the Piraeus Marine Club in Athens.
The full-day conference brought together leading experts from all over the world to explore operations in extreme-risk environments and was attended by representatives from the Armed Forces, Security Forces, and Civil Protection. A distinguished lineup of keynote speakers, experts, and panelists shared their insights, experiences, and cutting-edge research.
The event was divided into three sessions: “Extreme Hazards, immediate and long-term effects”, “CBRNe operations–In field Detection, Protection, and Elimination”, and “Dry Decontamination, what is it, how it works, where it is implemented”. Each session was followed by interesting and fruitful discussions.
The EU-funded project “TeamUP”, in which VANOS S.A. actively participates, was also presented during the conference, highlighting its innovative approach to address CBRNe incidents through its groundbreaking solutions for triage, detection, identification, monitoring (DIM), search and rescue (SAR), decontamination (Decon) and other aspects of a CBRNe operation in extreme-risk environments.
As Mrs Aikaterini D. Vanou, President & CEO of VANOS S.A. stated: “The conference’s theme reflected our shared commitment to exploring innovative strategies, sharing best practices, and fostering collaboration in hazard management and response operations. It is a call to action, a call for collective vigilance, and a pledge to fortify our capabilities in the face of unprecedented challenges”.
We would like to express our warmest gratitude to our esteemed speakers who traveled across the globe to support us during the Conference and all attendees for their participation.
We look forward to seeing you in one of our future events!
VANOS S.A., as a key contributor within the European project’s TeamUP consortium, played a pivotal role in the Kick-Off Meeting for the project, titled “HOLISTIC CAPABILITY AND TECHNOLOGY EVALUATION AND CO-CREATION FRAMEWORK FOR UPSKILLED FIRST RESPONDERS AND ENHANCED CBRN-E RESPONSE”.Continue reading
Our President & CEO Mrs. Katerina Vanou, Vice President & COO Mr. Manos Vassilopoulos, and R&D Dpt. Advisor, Spyros Kintzios, are currently attending the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024 (Davos, Switzerland), where -thanks to Mrs. Eirini Vantaraki and the Greek House Davos- they have the opportunity to present the role of new technologies and, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), as a catalyst for economic development.
On Monday, January 15, 2024, Mrs. Katerina Vanou and Mr. Manos Vassilopoulos, participated in the Greek House Davos Forum panel “Mapping growth catalysts among emerging powers: A Dialogue on Investment Prospects across Europe and Asia” amongst: Mrs. Varda Taneja, Vice-President of Invest India, Mr. Agnishwar Jayprakash, CEO of Garuda Aerospace, Mr. Betsabe Botaitis, CFO and Treasurer of Hedera, and the moderator of the panel Mr. Rhett Power, editor of Forbes.
VANOS S.A., having its roots in the maritime industry, builds up into a century of experience to:
• Strengthen its international presence
• Participate in international R&D consortiums
• Present breaking-through solutions in a vast variety of sectors, and
• Ensure a safer and more efficient future for the EU industry.
About the Greek House Davos Forum:
The Greek House Davos Forum 2024 agenda covers, among others, a wide range of issues such as resilient economies, innovative entrepreneurship and strategic investments, sustainable development, energy transition, geopolitical trends, and technological breakthroughs. The Forum hosts a series of leading ministers and politicians from Greece, Europe and the rest of the world, as well as renowned leaders from the field of international entrepreneurship, who are invited to respond to the most important challenges of our time, exploring and establishing emblematic partnerships that increase the economic and geopolitical footprint of the country at a global level.
From the very beginning, our company embraced the vision of creating the Hellenic Shipyards Association and consists of one of its proud founding members.
The recent revival of the ship-building and ship-constructing industry in Greece was the topic of the 1st Conference of the newly established Association of Hellenic Shipyards (“Ένωση Ελληνικών Ναυπηγείων”).
VANOS S.A. sponsored and actively participated to the Association’s 1st Conference, which took place on Tuesday, December 19th, at the Athenaum Intercontinental Hotel and was attended by representatives of the Greek government, prestigious maritime organizations and companies of the broader maritime cluster.
Mrs. Katerina Vanou, President & CEO and Mr. Emmanuel Vassilopoulos, Vice President & COO of VANOS S.A. attended the event, while Miss Iliana Vassilopoulou, Project Manager of the Research & Development Dpt. presented our company’s history and the comprehensive offered solutions & services, which primarily focus on Safety in every field, proving our motto “ALWAYS WITH SAFETY”.
We salute the initiative of the Hellenic Shipyards Association and wish that this Conference will be the first of many more successful to come.
VANOS S.A. undertook the grand sponsorship of the Hostile Environment Awareness Pivotal Training Course (HEAT), which was held for the first time in Greece.
The pivotal training program, to which Mr. Emmanuel Vassilopoulos – COO & Vice President of VANOS S.A. participated as a trainee, took place during 13-17/11/2023 in Kilkis, and was organized by the Multinational Peace Support Operations Training Center (MPSOTC), in collaboration with Meducation – International Medical Training Institute specializing in Emergency Prehospital Care and First Aid.
The main purpose of the course was to improve the trainees’ awareness of the multiple threats that may be encountered in hostile environments and to provide ways to deal with hazards and survive under any conditions in the field.
We would like to express our warmest Thank You to all participants and instructors, the Multinational Peace Support Operations Training Center (MPSOTC) and the Meducation Institute for the unwavering support and life changing experience.
