Founded in 1992, TCB Avgidis Automation SA is a specialized engineering and technical services firm headquartered in Athens, Greece. The company operates as a dedicated provider of automation, instrumentation, and control solutions, primarily serving the heavy industrial and maritime sectors. Over three decades, the organization has evolved from a local technical bureau into a comprehensive service contractor, supporting the complex operational needs of shipowners, vessel managers, and industrial plant operators throughout Greece, Cyprus, and the Balkans.
In the maritime industry, TCB Avgidis Automation SA functions as a critical technical partner for merchant fleets, with a particular emphasis on the tanker, LNG, and LPG segments. The company’s core mandate involves ensuring the reliability and safety of onboard electronic and pneumatic systems. By acting as a bridge between global technology manufacturers and vessel operators, the firm supplies, installs, and maintains essential monitoring equipment required for navigation, cargo management, and environmental compliance. Their engineering teams are frequently deployed to shipyards and ports to execute troubleshooting, repairs, and system upgrades, ensuring that vessels remain operational and adherent to strict international classification standards.
The company’s technical expertise is largely focused on hazardous environments and critical safety systems. Their portfolio includes the integration and servicing of gas detection units, cargo tank gauging systems, and environmental protection technologies such as Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment (ODME) and ballast water treatment components. Beyond simple equipment supply, the firm engages in complex engineering projects, often serving as a main automation contractor that oversees the entire lifecycle of a system, from conceptual design to commissioning and long-term maintenance.
TCB Avgidis Automation SA also plays a significant role in helping shipping companies navigate the transition to digital and automated infrastructures. By upgrading legacy pneumatic controls to modern digital interfaces, the company assists fleet managers in improving operational efficiency and data visibility. Through its certified quality management processes and a team of specialized engineers, the firm maintains a reputation for delivering "total solutions" that mitigate technical risks and minimize downtime for ocean-going vessels and offshore assets.
