The highest quality is our standard
GRAPOS
About us
Europe’s post-mix pioneers
The highest quality is our standard.
Our company has been a renowned drinks manufacturer for generations. From the very beginning, we have focused exclusively on producing post-mix beverages and developing the technology behind them. This is why we are proud to call ourselves Europe’s post-mix pioneers. Throughout decades of change and continuous growth, one principle has remained constant: the highest quality is our standard.
Quality assurance
ISO 9001 certification
Our proven approach is built on the seamless integration of every component, from the raw ingredients to the finished drink served in the glass. The high quality of our raw materials, their expert processing, a comprehensive distribution network and our forward-thinking dispensing technology ensure that our customers receive the highest quality from a single source. For us and our partners, a commitment to quality means every member of staff working tirelessly towards a comprehensive approach to quality assurance. ISO 9001 certification documents this process and ensures continuous improvement. Maintaining high hygiene standards is essential to the production of our premium-quality products. HACCP – a self-monitoring system based on World Health Organization guidelines – was originally developed for NASA and is now widely used as a rigorous food safety management system to help ensure safe food production. As one of Europe’s most advanced syrup manufacturers, we consider it a matter of course to subject our quality and hygiene management systems to these stringent certification standards.
Österreichisches Staatswappen
Awarded to Grapos in November 2019
In November 2019, Grapos was awarded the "Österreichische Staatswappen" in recognition of its outstanding achievements in the Austrian economy. Key criteria for this distinction include innovation and sustainability.
A little story
about Grapos
Our history
Established in 1964
In 1964, Friedrich and Theresia Zmugg, the parents of current managing director Wolfgang Zmugg, began producing post-mix syrup in the backyard of their small grocery shop. When Wolfgang Zmugg took over syrup production in 1982, the business had just one employee and 183 customers. It soon became clear that the company needed a distinctive, memorable name. Grapos – short for Grazer Postmix Sirup (Graz post-mix syrup) – was born, creating the first post-mix syrup brand. Today, Grapos is an established name in the European beverage and food service industries. Over the decades, the post-mix syrup business developed into a remarkable success story. Production moved to Triesterstraße in Graz in 1982. Growing demand made further expansion necessary in 1998, and Grapos subsequently established its production facility in Lannach near Graz, now one of Europe’s most advanced post-mix syrup manufacturing facilities. Since 1999, the renowned Grapos post-mix syrups have been produced and bottled here in accordance with European food hygiene standards (HACCP).
Our strengths
Outstanding customer service
GRAPOS customers value our exceptional service and the personal relationships we build with each of them. Our trained and dedicated team is available 364 days a year to respond to customer requests, enquiries and concerns quickly and efficiently. Combined with product quality and high hygiene standards, this commitment has created a brand our customers have trusted for years. Our work has been officially recognised and certified since 1999. In that year, GRAPOS voluntarily submitted itself to an independent panel of experts, who assessed internal procedures and compliance with European hygiene regulations. This resulted in ISO 9001 and HACCP certification.
Our products
An outstanding variety of flavours
Our impressive product range currently includes 27 flavours, making it one of the most extensive offerings in the European post-mix sector. Alongside classic soft drinks and various cola options, we offer more unusual creations such as cactus, fig and green tea, as well as exotic flavours including pineapple, mango and passion fruit, and grapefruit and lemon. Energy drinks, sports drinks and specially developed breakfast beverages enriched with vitamins complete our extensive range. We are also happy to accommodate specific customer requests – when it comes to flavour, the possibilities are endless.
Innovative technology
Dispensing systems for the food service industry
Since the mid-1990s, GRAPOS has been developing, manufacturing and installing dispensing systems for the food service industry. The GRAPOS brand SCHANKOMAT sets international benchmarks in beverage dispensing technology. Both manual and computer-controlled systems significantly simplify food service operations and are steadily replacing traditional bottle service. Exceptional logistics and extensive technical expertise are essential when integrating, for example, up to 25 dispensing units into a single system to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Today, hardly any major project of this kind is complete without GRAPOS / SCHANKOMAT technology.
Our vision
Our goals for the future
The Grapos name stands for quality, refreshment, outstanding customer service, excellent value for money, knowledgeable and customer-focused employees, and professionalism in beverage dispensing technology. Our goals for the future are to maintain our high standards, continuously expand our product range and strengthen our position in markets across Europe.
Principles and values
of the Grapos family
We are the GRAPOS family.
We manufacture post-mix syrups, concentrates for the production of non-alcoholic soft drinks, and beverage dispensing systems. This enables us to offer our customers a complete solution from a single source and work together with them to develop an integrated concept tailored to their needs. What makes our service unique is the expertise of every member of our highly qualified team across all areas of our business: products, sales, technology and service. As a service-oriented company, our highest priority is to be available to our customers around the clock, 365 days a year, and to provide prompt solutions. Our aim is for our enthusiastic customers to share their positive experiences and communicate the value of our products and services, helping the GRAPOS family to grow continuously. Food safety is a fundamental principle underpinning everything we do. It is ensured through preventive measures and strict adherence to HACCP principles. Our employees are a team of versatile professionals whose personal qualities, continuously updated expertise, strong commitment and friendly approach to customers guarantee the quality associated with the GRAPOS family. To maintain these standards and build on our strengths, we continually develop our skills and capabilities. Promoting a strong food safety culture throughout the company is central to this process. Our management team leads by example, demonstrating exceptional commitment and flexibility in its dealings with partners. Social responsibility, a respectful and people-focused approach, and clearly defined responsibilities are integral to our leadership philosophy. By consistently maintaining professional standards, continually improving our personnel management and refining our organisational structures, we safeguard the long-term stability of our company. We regard our suppliers as long-term partners on our journey. We expect them to demonstrate innovation, problem-solving expertise and a reliable, professional approach to fulfilling orders, while maintaining consistently high quality. This creates the foundation for fair and lasting partnerships. Our distributors are important partners, too. Through constructive cooperation, ongoing exchanges of experience and regular training, we work together to strengthen their understanding of our product’s consistent quality and the outstanding reputation of our brand. This ensures mutual benefits for both parties. We place the utmost importance on protecting the environment and conserving natural resources, recognising our responsibility to future generations. We put this commitment into practice through the use of reusable stainless steel containers, recyclable bag-in-box packaging and state-of-the-art production technology. Putting these jointly agreed principles and values into practice every day ensures the strength and continued success of the GRAPOS family.