Katradis Group has a long and distinguished history that goes back to the first half of the twentieth century. The company was established in 1936 by Konstantinos Katradis, operating back then as a ship supplier specializing in high-quality mooring ropes.
Currently, in the hands of the third-generation member of the Katradis family, the company has since then become a pioneer in the field of manufacture of mooring ropes and sacrificial anodes for ultimate corrosion protection, serving the marine industry as well as the sectors of offshore, aquaculture, fishing, and yachting.
Established in 1936 as "Katradis Marine ropes" in Piraeus. Sells quality ropes to the fishing boats and to the agriculture industry.
We create the first braided "double twisted" rope. The absolute rope for sponge divers. The "double twisted" rope is still sold and used today!
We distribute the first mooring rope on passenger vessel.
We supply the first mooring rope to the commercial steamship "Astypalaia" of shipowners A. Angelikousis, D. Efthimiou and P. Kaloudis.
Katradis started equipping the marine industry with synthetic ropes.
KATRADIS marks a major milestone with the establishment of its first privately owned offices and warehouse in Drapetsona, Piraeus, strengthening its industrial presence.
We supply the first wire ropes for the marine industry.
We started our global network of stock points
Katradis supply the first anodes to commercial vessel.
Katradis develops the all time classic synthetic mooring rope "NIKA®-CORD", a major innovation for the next generation mooring ropes.
KATRADIS installs Greece’s first rope testing machine with a capacity of 250 tons.
Expansion of KATRADIS with the establishment of new, larger facilities, supporting the company’s growing operations and market presence.
Introduction of the first HMPE ropes for emergency towing operations.
KATRADIS develops the Siri® High Performance mooring ropes.
KATRADIS develops the Linear Structural Preformation for Siri® High Performance mooring ropes.
We develop the first LCP mooring rope with Vectran fibers.
Over 8.000 vessels have been equipped with Katradis ropes the last 10 years.
Expansion of our Synthetic Ropes manufacturing plant with new establishment areas
Development of the RSB (Reduced Snap Back) ropes with target to maximize the safety for crew on-board vessels.
New Yachting Store
(CavoYachting)
We go green with improvement of waste management and environmental footprint
Sustainability for the KATRADIS Group of Companies emphasizes responsible environmental protection, efficient use of resources, and ethical business practices, which you can find in our latest ESG Report
Expansion of manufacturing facilities to 50000m2
90 Years Milestone
A legacy of quality, innovation and commitment to Maritime safety since 1936.
