11 As industrial development evolves beyond utility, the demand for spaces that reflect both operational excellence and architectural integrity is rising. Based in Thessaloniki, REALKAT is leading that shift by delivering high-performance logistics and industrial buildings that are tailored, sustainable, and built to last. Following REALKAT’s recent recognition in the Real Estate and Property Awards 2025, we spoke to Co- Founder and Civil Engineer MSc Stefanos Syrmos for more. Best Industrial & Logistics Property Developer 2025 - Greece Contact: Stefanos Syrmos Company: REALKAT – SYRMOS PAPANIKOS Web Address: www.realkat.gr Established in its original form in 2010 and restructured in 2014, REALKAT is a dynamic industrial and logistics development firm based in Thessaloniki, Northern Greece. Strategically located in the country’s second-largest city – home to a major port that connects the Balkans and Central Europe – REALKAT is positioned at the heart of key agricultural and logistics trade routes. The company operates with a “one-stop-shop” philosophy, offering a comprehensive suite of services tailored to the needs of industrial and logistics clients. REALKAT provides end-to-end architectural, engineering, and planning expertise, followed by the full-scale construction and development of industrial buildings on a turnkey basis. At its core, the company is driven by a commitment to understanding each client’s business landscape and delivering bespoke solutions that result in high-performance, purpose-built workspaces. With a focus on functionality, precision, and client satisfaction REALKAT continues to shape the future of industrial infrastructure across the region. “We at REALKAT disagree that industrial buildings have to be like a plain box from the past,” Stefanos shared. “Just like housing, industrial and logistics buildings must evolve and do need an architectural touch, high quality materials, and a final outcome that addresses the quality and the dynamic potential of the company that owns it. Our goal is to make each building unique, with unparalleled quality, energy-efficiency, and functionality, adding value to the end-result for the company that will ultimately own it – always with timely delivery and at the lowest possible cost.” This philosophy is reflected in REALKAT’s recent work with high-profile clients across agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and logistics, including supplychain providers for some of the world’s most recognisable food and beverage brands. Typically engaged from the earliest stages of development, the company works alongside clients before land acquisition, helping assess potential plots and navigate planning legislation to ensure optimal functionality. Clients turn to REALKAT for its proven expertise in designing and developing unique industrial premises of unmatched quality. The challenge, and the company’s hallmark, lies in consistently exceeding expectations: delivering large-scale buildings with advanced technical features and a sustainabilitydriven approach that continues to set REALKAT apart as a leader in the field. REALKAT’s ability to exceed client expectations is rooted in a strong internal culture built around four guiding principles. First, the team prioritises complete client satisfaction by deeply understanding each business’s operational needs. Second, they commit to continuous growth – researching market trends, sourcing new materials, and refining design and construction techniques. Third, they uphold uncompromising standards of quality and uniqueness, supported by rigorous supervision and attention to detail. And finally, REALKAT champions teamwork over hierarchy, encouraging every employee to contribute ideas and participate in decision-making, regardless of experience. “Our culture is that if you cannot bring something new or useful to the table now, you will eventually do it by participating and evolving,” Stefanos explained. “Never leave anyone out; we all learn and progress together and, inevitably, we all thrive together!” Looking ahead, REALKAT is on track to complete two major developments by the end of 2025, reinforcing its reputation for timely delivery and technical excellence. The first is a new logistics hub for a leading car-parts importer and distributor, designed to streamline operations and support future growth. The second is a set of industrial warehouses and offices for a German multinational sugar production and trading company – now nearing completion at 75% and 95%, respectively. In 2026, the company will begin work on a large-scale logistics facility for a distributor of prominent European food and beverage brands. With planning underway and construction scheduled to commence in spring, the goal is to deliver the project before year-end, enabling the client to meet peak seasonal demand with expanded floorspace and shelving capacity. As REALKAT continues to grow, its focus remains clear: to provide clients with both the buildings that support their ongoing growth and the technical solutions that enable them to operate efficiently within them. For its unwavering dedication to this mission, REALKAT has been named Greece’s Best Industrial & Logistics Property Developer 2025 - Greece
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