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ΤΗΕΟΝ is a leading developer and manufacturer of customizable Night Vision and Thermal Imaging systems for defense and security applications with a global footprint. Excelling in designing and manufacturing cutting-edge devices across both man-portable and platform-based systems, its solutions allow the visualization of images in low light or obscure conditions and meets the standards of the most demanding armed forces. THEON’s constantly growing customer base now spans to 68 countries, including 24 NATO countries across the globe.
Over the 4’year period 2019-2022, the Company has been growing at a rate close to 50% per year achieving a very high profitability. In 2022, ΤΗΕΟΝ generated EUR 147.4 million revenue, recording a 2020-2022 CAGR of 64.9%, while achieved an EBIT margin of 27.8%, among the highest in the industry globally.
Christian Hadjiminas, Founder and CEO of THEON, commented: “As the FT1000 is based on compound growth, we’re proud to be listed as the only defense company in 1000 Fastest Growing companies in Europe for 2024. This recognition is a testament to the company’s remarkable evolution over the last few years. With a focus and dedication to create innovative night vision and thermal imaging systems for the most demanding armies in the world, and through our extensive network of companies, offices, facilities, and our experienced workforce of more than 300 highly skilled employees, we have deployed over 150,000 systems in service across 68 countries, attesting to the company’s widespread impact worldwide. 2024 seems to be an exciting year, with our robust development plan in place after also THEON’s recent listing on the Euronext Amsterdam market”.
THEON GROUP was founded in 1997 and since then has become one of the most important players in the global market. Τhe GROUP has international presence with offices in Greece, Cyprus, USA, UAE, Switzerland and Singapore, as well as 3 production facilities in Athens, Wetzlar (Germany) and Plymouth (USA).