The main activity of the company is the exploitation of lignite and quartz deposits.
METE S.A. “MINING – TECHNICAL – TRADE S.A.” is a Greek company based in Florina, established in 1986 by George K. Messinis ( 27 July 1947 – 7 December 2002/ Mining and Metallurgical Engineer ). The company upon its establishment aimed to the exploitation of lignite mines and has accumulated many years of experience and specialization in carrying out the necessary projects required for this purpose, such as research, study, design, earth moving, extraction and processing of lignite in its own or third party lignite mines
The company with continuous presence in lignite mining since 1986, has successfully completed more than 30 projects, achieving a cumulative production of more than 29 millions tons of lignite. Today, it stands as one of the largest private lignite mining companies in Greece, with accumulated experience in this field.
The electricity produced (more than 14 terawatt-hours [TWh]) using the cumulative quantity mined by M.E.TE. S.A. is enough to cover the electricity needs of more than 100,000 households for 20 consecutive years.
As part of its strategy to expand its product line beyond lignite mining, the company since 2016 is also active in quartz quarrying. In this framework the company has already completed more than 10 relative projects and has achieved a cumulative production and processing of more than 385,000 tons of high-quality quartz.
The headquarters of METE S.A. are located at Florina city (North Greece).The company has three branch offices, one at Prosilio lignite mine at the Prefecture of Kozani, one in Meliti quartz quarry, at the Prefecture of Florina and one in Chalandri region, at the Prefecture of Attika (Athens) . The shareholders of the company are members of Stamatoula Messini family.
METE S.A. has been certified by TUV Austria in accordance with standards EN ISO 9001:2015 for the design, extraction, crushing, sorting and delivery of lignite deposits, according to standards EN ISO 14001:2015 for its environmental management system and according to standards ISO 45001:2018 concerning its management system on health and safety at work.
All company staff are experienced and have excellent knowledge of the nature of the tasks required of the execution of the tasks undertaken, as it consists of employees who have been working for the company for more than 25 years . Currently, the company employs more than 100 staff under directly depended employment and, including its partners (subcontractors), it employs more than 150 people in its projects in the Prefectures of Florina and Kozani. The staff of METE S.A include experienced Mining Engineers, Chemical Engineers, Foremen, and Machinery Maintainers and Operators, Drivers and Workers with years of experience in the exploitation conditions and characteristics of lignite mines in the area of the Prefecture of FLORINA, and specifically in the lignite mines of VEVI, ACHLADA and AMYNTAIO of VEGORA. The company is also staffed with a group of economists and an organized legal service.
The primary objectives of each project undertaken by the company is to provide timely, effective, efficient execution, to ensure the safety of exploitation operations and the optimization of production at every stage with respect for the environment and social sensitivity. The company’s social responsibility is currently acknowledged by both the Prefectures of Florina and Kozani, as the company for more than 30 years has contributed in many ways to improve the living conditions in the areas where it operates. The company’s contribution includes the following:
• Recruitment of the majority of staff from areas that are adjacent to its projects.
• Construction and maintenance of roads at the expense of the company, in order to render them safer for the company’s operations and for all other users (residents, travelers, etc).
• Construction of works needed by the residents of neighboring areas (football field, transport and delivery of plantation soil to farmers, water supply-irrigation pipes, etc).
• Subsidies, sponsorship, donations etc.
Konstantinos Messinis, Chairman & CEO
Andreas Messinis, Vice-chairman
Georgios Tzalamarias, General Manager and member
Alexandra Kouli, member
Demetrios Holmbas, member
Stavroula Zafiropoulou, member
The company has been certified by TUV AUSTRIA according to EN ISO 9001: 2015 for the design, mining, crushing, sorting and disposal of lignite deposits.
According to the above certificate the recognized quality of the Company’s products is ensured by a number of factors with the most important:
the specialized scientific and technical staff, with years of experience and continuous training
the proper processing of coal using state-of-the-art machinery.
the proper processing of coal with state-of-the-art machinery.
The production units of the Company implement appropriate Quality Systems.The implementation of the Quality System in the production of lignite in the Mines, which the Company operates, is a valuable tool for it, enforcing it in a number of main points:
the emphasis on the correct recording of customer requirements and their satisfaction
the application of appropriate specifications for the products produced and the satisfaction of their requirements,
where appropriate to prevent mistakes during production
control of personnel and subcontractors, operating under specific procedures
the active engagement of the Company’s Management during the reviews, which ensure continuous improvement
the establishment of appropriate indicators that monitor the Company’s performance and the quality of its products
In addition, the company has been certified by TUV AUSTRIA according to the standards of EN ISO 14001:2015 environmental management system and ISO 45001:2018 occupational health and safety management system.
Integrated Management System of Quality, Environment, Health & Safety at Work Policy (H.S.W.)
The company, in view of the production of lignite and the provision of services meeting the requirements of its customers, its respect for humans and the environment, recognizing the need for development and adoption of productive procedures which are safe and environmental friendly, aiming at a balanced economic development in harmony with nature, has decided to establish and operate an Integrated Management System (IMS) according to the requirements of standards EN ISO 9001:2015, EN ISO 14001:2015, EN ISO 45001:2018. The approach of quality, environment and H.S.W. is a consistent and strictly defined procedure ensuring the guarantees for consistent presence at the sector in which it is active. Following a course of sustainable development, the company seeks continuous quality improvement of its products, combining the wise and rational use of natural recourses and the minimization of the negative impact of its activities on the environment and H.S.W.
Main motivation is:
· The decision of the company for “no accident and no occupational disease”.
· The effective follow-up of legislation and its implementation in all areas of activity of the company.
· The implementation of requirements undertaken by the company.
· The quest for improvement of the internal operation system and full implementation of the standards and internal guidelines and procedures in subjects related to H.S.W.. We are constantly ensuring that the promotion of H.S.W. is fully integrated as a main criterion for all administration processes and also in the corporate culture of the business.
· Zero tolerance “everywhere and always” regarding the violation of H.S.W. rules agreed with all employees, subcontractors, suppliers and partners.
· Recognition and evaluation of risks for H.S.W. and introduction of preventive measures in order to eliminate them.
· Open and transparent communication on H.S.W. subjects with all parties involved. All incidents (accidents, near misses) must be recorded and analyzed in depth, so that appropriate corrective and preventive actions are taken for preventing their reoccurrence.
· Acquisition of know-how for more complete performance of works and coverage of the needs and requirements of customers.
· Creation of a “channel” of external communication at all levels, so that, on the one hand, the clear recording of demands of third parties (customers, suppliers, subcontractors, state and other organizations) and, on the other hand, the clear statement on behalf of the company of the method of coverage are ensured.
· Training and development of personnel. We recognize the paramount importance of personnel in matters of Quality, Environment and H.S.W. and we work for the continuous information, training and improvement of the personnel of the company and its partners. We support the active participation of all personnel, whatever their rank, as well as of our partners, in our effort to improve our performance in respect of Quality, Environment and H.S.W. issues.
· Wise and rational use of natural resources, with simultaneous minimization of the negative impact of the activities of the company on the environment.
In the context of continuous improvement of the IMS, the Management sets objectives for Quality, Environment and H.S.W., as well as for its general development course, which are annually reviewed as to the degree of their implementation, and new ones are approved or the existent are amended depending on performance and change in circumstances. The company, through the General Manager and the support of the Βoard commits to:
· Systematic monitoring and compliance with the regulatory and legislative requirements regarding its operation and activities.
· Continuous information of employees on subjects of Quality, Environment and H.S.W., carrying out any required action which will contribute to the continuous improvement of the SMS, as well as encouraging its personnel for its active participation at an individual and group level for the improvement of working environment.
· Continuous improvement of the performance of the company in respect of Quality, Environment and H.S.W. issues.
· Continuous effort to improve internal operation and comply with the rules governing its operation at all levels (supplies, orders, storage, movement).
· Continuous effort of standardization of its operation procedures in a way promoting and ensuring the provision of friendly and effective service and the development of bonds of harmonious cooperation with its customers and suppliers.
· Effective resolution of the issues concerning its customers with immediate response to their requests.
· Taking measures for the protection of the environment complying with the environmental legislation and environmental conditions.
· Taking measures for the protection of H.S.W. complying with the relevant legislation.
· Defining objectives for the environment, so that there is effective intervention on environmental issues.
· Evaluation and improvement of the total Environmental Performance, as well as of the Performance of H.S.W., by preparing and implementing Action Programs for the achievement of specific Objectives and Targets and always within a specific period of implementation.
· Adoption and implementation of specific rules of environmental controls in its internal productive function, as well as of controls regarding H.S.W.
· Improvement of the total environmental behavior, especially in respect of prevention of pollution of the environment and addressing Emergencies.
· Systematic information of the business on the developments in the sector in which it is active.
· Continuous monitoring of the compliance of the products produced and services provided with the requirements of its customers and the Legislation.
· Provision of human and financial recourses, as well as equipment, so that continuous compliance with the requirements of the System is achieved.
· Continuous improvement through the development and evaluation of the procedures and the relevant performance indicators.
· Promotion of open dialogue and information of the parties interested in a spirit of honest and mutual respect.
· Effective and safe management of information coming to its knowledge from the broad cooperation with its customers and non-disclosure of them to third parties.
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