Scalable sorting lines designed for growers in Balkans

At this year’s Freskon exhibition in Thessaloniki, we met with Antonis Margaritopoulos, Electrical Engineer at MATSALAS, a Greek company with a decades-long legacy in post-harvest fruit processing solutions.

Founded in 1982 and based in Veria, MATSALAS specializes in the development of post-harvest machinery for sorting, grading, and packing fresh fruits such as apples, kiwis, peaches, and more. The company combines in-house engineering with European technology partnerships to deliver reliable solutions to producers across the Balkans, including Albania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, and Romania.

MATSALAS offers:

-Complete packing line integration, from sorting to final packaging.

-Custom solutions for small-scale growers and large exporters.

-Monolay machines, ideal for retail-ready presentation.

-Full support, maintenance, and adaptation for regional needs.

The strength of MATSALAS lies in proximity and responsiveness. With a clear focus on the Balkan market, the company prioritizes long-term service and tailor-made systems over aggressive expansion. “We support clients of all sizes,” Margaritopoulos explains, “from a small farmer to a ten-line facility worth millions — we don’t set limits.”

MATSALAS continues to be a regular exhibitor at Freskon and other regional trade shows such as Agrotica. The company sees these events as vital not only for business, but for staying close to the evolving needs of producers across the region.

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