HOMECase StudiesCamperGas manufacturing: funding through the subsidized ESPA program “Competitiveness Toolbox for SMEs”

CamperGas manufacturing: funding through the subsidized ESPA program “Competitiveness Toolbox for SMEs”

Company Profile
CamperGaz Vrysanakis S.A. is a family-owned Greek company specializing in the manufacturing of gas appliances and canisters.
It holds a leading position both in the Greek and global markets, offering products under its own brand as well as private-label solutions for major supermarket chains and gas-related companies.
It is the only company worldwide with fully vertically integrated production facilities for both gas canisters and appliances.


How the Grant Supported the Company’s Objectives

With the goal of maintaining its high standards of quality and safety, the company invested in the technological modernization of its equipment.
Through the ESPA co-funding, CamperGaz upgraded its production according to international standards, enhancing:

  • competitiveness,
  • extroversion,
  • transition to high-quality entrepreneurship,
  • and increased domestic added value.

This investment significantly improved the company’s operational efficiency as well as the quality and safety of its products.


Key Challenges

  • Fast project implementation and capabilities, gaining a strong competitive advantage in the market.
  • Ensuring sustainability and profitability
  • Strengthening competitiveness and increasing market share
  • Expanding current employment
  • Increasing the volume of services offered

Our Role

As a development consultant, VK PREMIUM played a vital role in securing the ESPA funding approval and supporting the investment implementation for the procurement of laboratory equipment for CamperGaz’s Quality Control Department.

More specifically, we:

  • Conducted the required techno-economic study for the investment plan, ensuring the successful approval of the ESPA funding application.
  • Worked closely with the company to develop a comprehensive business plan, maximizing the chances of funding approval.
  • Took responsibility for submitting the complete application file to the competent authorities, ensuring the application was evaluated and approved in the shortest possible time.
  • Coordinated all involved stakeholders to ensure the disbursement of the grant within the predetermined timeframe.

Funding Details

CamperGaz was successfully included in the ESPA co-funded program “Competitiveness Toolbox for Small and Very Small Enterprises.”

The program aimed to support existing businesses in upgrading and improving their competitive position in both domestic and international markets, by investing in modern production equipment and product certifications.

Under our guidance, CamperGaz received 65% funding on the eligible budget.


Benefits from the Grant

  • Increased profitability
  • Enhanced reputation and brand recognition
  • Stronger competitive positioning
  • Future business expansion potential
  • Achieving optimal value-for-money ratio

Company’s Growth Prospects

  • The grant enabled the investors to acquire critical equipment necessary for the next stage of growth.
  • In the long term, the company is now better positioned to upgrade its infrastructure, and—once profitability increases—it can move toward establishing a new production unit.

We can make a decisive contribution to the growth of Greek businesses.

With 18 years of experience and nearly a 98% success rate in application submissions, we are always by the side of businesses to present the most suitable subsidized programs that match their development needs and maximize their benefits.