Private company
Dimadis-Kanakis
Greek engine manufacturer
Dimadis-Kanakis (since 1986 Kanakis E.P.E.) is a historic Greek engine and metal products manufacturer, based in Volos. It was founded in 1920 by Pavlos Dimadis and Ioannis Kanakis, initially focusing on engine repair and rebuilding. In 1926 the company developed and produced its first semi-diesel engines (10-60 hp, mostly for boat power).2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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Dimadis-Kanakis (since 1986 Kanakis E.P.E.) is a historic Greek engine and metal products manufacturer, based in Volos. It was founded in 1920 by Pavlos Dimadis and Ioannis Kanakis, initially focusing on engine repair and rebuilding. In 1926 the company developed and produced its first semi-diesel engines (10-60 hp, mostly for boat power). Soon an extended range of engine models, up to 120 hp, was developed and the company became one of the best known Greek engine makers, mostly remembered for the reliability of its products. Some exports were also made.2
Timeline
- 1920Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaDimadis-Kanakis
- WikidataQ5277141
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- 1WikidataDimadis-Kanakis on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaDimadis-Kanakis on Wikipedia