Greece: industry on the ground
Petrochemicals, including plastics, PVC, polypropylene, aliphatic solvents, chlorine and sodium hydroxide, are produced at a unit forming part of the Thessaloniki refinery.
Greece · industrial
Industrial Smartphone Distributor in Greece
The IS-04Z1 is an intrinsically safe Android handset designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21, built for refinery rounds in the Attica heat, gas terminal work at Revithoussa and Alexandroupolis, and the cargo and bunker operations that run out of Piraeus. The 213 km Thessaloniki-Skopje pipeline resumed operations at the beginning of 2026 after a 13-year suspension, so product pipeline terminals are active again at both ends. Distribution partners for Greece are being identified ahead of the Q4 2026 launch of the IS-04Z1.
Pre-launch · certification in progress · Launching Q4 2026
Marking targetEx ib IIC T4Intrinsic safety, Zone 1 / 21 design target · certification in progress
AvailabilityQ4 2026via authorised distributors
Search topicindustrial
DeviceSmartphone
RouteDistribution
WhereGreece
Short answer. Greece has no appointed SAMS distributor yet: the IS-04Z1 is pre-launch (certification in progress, no certificate issued, launch planned for Q4 2026), and distributor applications are open.
For the record, no certificate exists for the IS-04Z1 today. The programme is under way ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · industrial
Checklist: industrial smartphone for Greece
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Ingress protection | IP rating for dust and water | IP68 design |
| Fleet management | EMM and MDM support | Android 16 with EMM and MDM |
| Explosion protection | A separate certificate and marking | In progress; not issued |
| Where it applies | Greece: Agioi Theodoroi, Thessaloniki, Revithoussa | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Greece
The product behind this search: the SAMS IS-04Z1.
SAMS IS-04Z1
An intrinsically safe Android smartphone designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 hazardous areas in Greece. It is pre-launch: IECEx, ATEX and NEC 500 certification is in progress ahead of the Q4 2026 launch.
- IP68 sealed
- 4,000 mAh battery
- 50 MP camera
- Android 16
- Zone 1 / Zone 21 design target
The market · Greece
Where this applies in Greece
The classified areas, operators and sites below are the ones covered in the SAMS Greece market guide.
Operators, EPCs and contractors
- HELLENiQ ENERGY
- Refineries at Aspropyrgos, Elefsina and Thessaloniki with associated petrochemicals.
- Motor Oil Hellas
- Refining and downstream production at Agioi Theodoroi on the Corinthian Gulf.
- DESFA
- National gas transmission system operator and the Revithoussa LNG terminal.
- Gastrade
- Operates the Alexandroupolis floating storage and regasification unit.
- DEPA Commercial
- Gas supply and trading across the Greek network.
- Trans Adriatic Pipeline
- Gas transmission across northern Greece with compressor stations in Thrace.
Industrial areas and sites
- Aspropyrgos
- The largest refining complex in the country, in the Thriasio plain.
- Elefsina
- Refinery, tank farm and the ship repair yards in the same bay.
- Agioi Theodoroi
- Refining, jetty loading and downstream units on the Corinthian Gulf.
- Thessaloniki
- Northern refinery, petrochemical units and the port fuel terminals.
- Revithoussa
- Island LNG import terminal and regasification plant near Megara.
- Alexandroupolis
- Floating regasification unit and the gas link into the Balkan network.
Field notes · Greece
More about Greece that matters for portable equipment
Greece: industry on the ground
Renewables and hydropower rose from over 20% to around 50% of electricity generation since 2015, while lignite fell from 60% in 2005 to about 10% in 2021.
Greece: infrastructure
A 390 MW natural gas power station in Thessaloniki opened in 2005 and is run by a subsidiary, adding gas-fired power to the refinery complex.
Greece: logistics and access
HelleniQ Energy operated 1,475 service stations in Greece in 2026, so fuel forecourts with classified areas are spread across the mainland and islands.
The term · industrial
What “industrial” means for a smartphone
“Industrial” describes a phone built for plant conditions: sealed, drop-resistant and manageable at fleet scale through Android Enterprise. It does not by itself mean the phone may enter a classified area. Only a device with a valid explosion-protection certificate and marking may do that.
The IS-04Z1 is designed to be both an industrial Android phone (IP68, 4,000 mAh battery, 50 MP camera, Android 16 with EMM and MDM support) and an intrinsically safe one. Its explosion-protection certificates are in progress and have not been issued.
In Greece. Greek sites combine operator staff, yard workers and visiting contractors, sometimes on vessels with no other reason to call in Greece. The IS-04Z1 is designed for EMM or MDM enrolment. Charging should be in safe areas, and connectivity at quays and terminals should be checked with the site IT team.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Greece
SAMS is appointing authorised distributors ahead of the Q4 2026 launch. No territory has been granted for Greece yet and applications are reviewed company by company. Because a certified Ex device cannot be opened by an ordinary phone workshop without invalidating its certificate, SAMS looks for partners who can provide competent technical support and after-sales service locally.
What SAMS looks for in a partner
- Operator relationships
- Existing supplier registrations or a clear route to them with the main operators and contractors in Greece.
- Ex-competent staff
- People who understand zone classification, markings and the conditions of a certificate.
And equally important
- Local-language support
- Documentation, training and helpdesk in the languages the workforce uses.
- Service capability
- Spares, battery replacement and repair routed through SAMS-approved channels.
Questions · Greece
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an industrial smartphone in Greece today?
No. Nothing can be bought or taken into a classified area today: certification is in progress and launch is planned for Q4 2026. What is available now is the datasheet, the written certification schedule and evaluation units for safe-area use.
What does an industrial smartphone in Greece cost?
No price is published. While certification is in progress there is no list price and no committed lead time, and a supplier quoting a firm figure for an uncertified Ex handset is promising something it cannot stand behind. Indicative pre-launch pricing is issued in writing against a stated quantity and site.
Is the IS-04Z1 an industrial phone as well as an Ex phone?
Yes by design: IP68 sealing, a 4,000 mAh battery, a 50 MP camera and Android 16 with EMM and MDM support. The explosion-protection certificates are separate and still in progress.
Which sites in Greece does this cover?
The market guide for Greece covers Aspropyrgos, Elefsina, Agioi Theodoroi, Thessaloniki, among others. Site-level pages are linked below.
How do I become a SAMS distributor for Greece?
Apply through the distributor page with your company details and the territory you cover. SAMS reviews applications company by company and has not yet granted a territory for Greece.
Do Greek sites accept ATEX certified devices?
Greece is an EU member, so ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU applies and CE plus Ex marking is the normal basis for acceptance, with zoning under Directive 1999/92/EC. Refineries typically add their own permit-to-work and device registration. Ask the safety office for its current process.
Where are Greece's main refineries?
HelleniQ Energy runs refineries at Thessaloniki, Elefsina and Aspropyrgos, and Motor Oil Hellas operates the remaining capacity. These are the best-known large classified-area sites. Operators run their own contractor induction and device approval, so confirm requirements before arrival.
Will a handset cope with Greek summer heat and salt air?
The IS-04Z1 is designed with IP68 sealing for industrial use, but heat affects any battery. Ask for the datasheet's temperature range and test a unit on a real summer round near the coast. Site rules on charging and storing devices still apply.
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Intrinsically Safe Mobile Phone in GreeceSame place, different guide
Ex-Proof Mobile Phone Supplier in GreeceSame place, different guide
Hazardous Area Mobile Phone Supplier in GreeceSame place, different guide
Greece market guideCertification route and regulators
All guides for GreeceEvery route we cover
Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · Greece
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Greece
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Greece
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Greece?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.