Candil is a dynamically growing Greek company, specializing in the bottling of lamp oil and liquid firelighter products, as well as in the production of gravelights and Ho.Re.Ca. candles.
Combining tradition with innovation, creates high-quality, reliable products and maintains a strong presence in Greece, across Europe and in international markets.
Headquartered in the Vasilika area of Thessaloniki, on a privately owned 25,000 sq.m. site, that includes two industrial buildings with a total covered area of 4,000 sq.m.
Production facilities include:
3 bottling lines & 4 candle production lines.
Ensuring:
Production flexibility, High volume capacity & Consistency in supply.
Maintaining its family-oriented character, Candil builds long-term partnerships
by offering flexibility, customized solutions and private-label options, along with consistent quality and delivery times, key elements that form the foundation
of its partners’ trust.
The company’s core values—Quality, Reliability and Creativity—guide every aspect of its operations.
The company’s operations are certified in accordance with the International Quality Management Standard ISO 9001:2015, confirming its ongoing
commitment to quality and continuous improvement and to delivering
products that meet the evolving needs of the modern market.
Each milestone in our journey reflects our commitment to quality, reliability, and growth. Explore the key events that shaped our company and established it as a leading name in lamp oil bottling and candle production.
Establishment of the company.
First company in Greece to bottle lamp oil.
Expansion of product portfolio with the introduction of devotional candles to the Greek market.
"Candil" established as the company’s trade name.
Upgrade of bottling production line.
Introduction of religous electric candles to the Greek market.
Relocation to new privately-owned facilities of 2,000 m² in Thermi, Thessaloniki.
Increase in production capacity with the installation of a second bottling line.
Acquisition of 9,000 m² for future facility expansion.
Expanding into non-EU markets while continuously strengthening partnerships and distribution channels.
Addition of a flexible bottling line for special and small packages, aimed at standardizing lamp oil in various colors.
Strong entry into devotional candle production with a fully integrated manufacturing line.
Expansion of facilities by an additional 2,000 m².
Candil is expanding its production capacity with new mechanical equipment and a dedicated factory unit exclusively for the manufacturing of devotional candles.
As a company that recognizes its responsibility to the planet, we are committed to operating with sustainability in mind and applying the principles of the circular economy at every stage of our production process. Our actions focus on reducing our environmental footprint and improving energy efficiency.
