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In a short span of time, Cyprus has won laurels for all kinds of produce from food and beverages to cement, iron ore, light and heavy-duty industrial products. Its innovations in the chemical, electrical and non-organic sectors are second to none.
EMPOWERING GROWTH FOR A NEW ERA
Mitas Generators Ltd [ Electromechanical services ]
www.mitasgenerators.com
Dr Andreas Chr. Mitas, Managing Director
"I like to see our business expand in the UAE and beyond."
We deal in water pumps and generators. With a presence in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, Mitas enjoys a strong reputation among clients, and is known for reliability of its products and personal attention in terms of after-sales support. There are various types of generators specifically suited for customer-needs:
. The petrol-fuelled generating sets range from 3KVA to 8KVA, powered by Kohler engines. Lightweight, powerful, compact, silent and easy to transport.
. Silenced diesel, air-cooled 2 pole generating sets ranging from 3KVA to 10KVA. Strong and compact, used for continuous service or as a mobile unit.
. Diesel, 4 pole generating sets ranging from 4.3KVA to 30KVA. Characterised by high reliability and low noise, they are suitable for heavy-duty operation.
. Generating sets ranging from 30KVA to 2000KVA, equipped with brush less alternators with AVR, able to give a precision of ±1 per cent. Suitable for heavy-duty operations.
Mitas believes that it manufactures and supplies quality products, and there is no compromise in it, which is why, Andreas says, Mitas has more than 250 successful running units in Dubai.

NOT JUST THE DOOR PANE
Stereotis [ Wooden doors and works ]
www.neastereotis.com
Michael Honoruclus, Exhibition Manager
"We are looking for a local expertise partner to further our experience and exposure in the region."
Stereotis specialises in wooden doors. It has all kinds of doors, including interior wooden works for different tastes. The Cyprus initiative is relatively new in the UAE, but it sees a great potential in business.
Michael says its products can be delivered and installed on a three-day notice period, and are produced as per clients' requirements. The doors are light in weight and are a customised product. Stereotis can also help make interior wooden decorations, including kitchen cabinets and wardrobes. The diversity in colours and wooden specifications make it a loveable offering and a great attraction.

MANNING THE MARINE OUTLOOK
The Demetriades Group of Companies
www.demetriadesgroup.com
Vasos Demetriades, CEO
"We look after the shores and the maritime needs"
CombiJet and Dememarine are two of the major concerns of the group. CombiJet is a manufacturer and supplier of a wide range of industrial cleaning and high-pressure water blaster equipment, whereas, Dememarine provides ship parts, services and repairs. The group is well versed in engineering solutions and offers a wide range of appliances and products for onshore and offshore purposes. It covers a wide range of heavy-duty products like vacuum cleaners, hot and cold pressure washers and high-pressure water blasting equipment up to 2,500 bars.
CEO Vasos Demetriades says that the company can meet any design specifications for bespoke or tailor-made solutions. This is where it enjoys an edge in water blasting engineering.
Likewise, Dememarine delivers on-site equipment, spare parts and components with a particular specialisation in hydraulics, as well as world-class services and integrated solutions of the highest standards to the marine industry.
The company claims that what gives Dememarine Services a competitive edge is the ability to provide fast-delivery integrated solutions at cost-effective prices.
The company takes pride in its after-sales services. It says its services can be easily sourced through the interactive online computer network.
The company has a diverse portfolio including hydraulics, handling, rentals and Demetriades services and parts.

COLOURING WITH CONVICTION
Peta Co. Ltd [ Member of Peta Group of Companies ]
(Leading Paint Brush and Roller Manufacturer)
www.peta.com.cy
Carolos Petrou, Sales Director
"We are very happy with the exhibition this year. We are also grateful to the Cyprus government for its patronage."
The Peta brand has come a long way. It is now a name for quality and assurance not only in Cyprus but also in the Middle East, Africa and Europe. It has three manufacturing plants in Cyprus and Jordan, and is held in high esteem for high-quality decorating tools. Petrou says the success story owes itself to investments in relationships, which is why he says the volume of business is on the rise. To make a point, he says that millions of pieces are traded in the region on a weekly basis, and Peta products are good for reuse. Its brushes and paint rollers can be retained and reused. It is not a one-time product.
At the Big 5 exhibition in Dubai, Petrou said his target is to focus on clients from Africa, and subsequently expand in the GCC region and Iran. Peta's speciality is that its products are vertically produced in-house using latest technology, which is why its prices are very competitive.

CHARTERING THE WATER COURSE
ELYSEE [ Plastic Pipes and Fittings ]
[Manufacturing of plastic piping systems for irrigation and water supply]
www.elysee.com.cy
Tarek Essam, Sales Area Manager, MENA
"The future is in Dubai.and Dubai is the route for trade and businesses."
"We have our business in more than 65 countries around the world. We specialise in water supply and irrigation projects. Though the UAE is not an agrarian society, still we are handful of businesses in the emirates. The interest is in landscaping. For the last 10 years we have been doing business with the UAE, and it is a great and profitable experience. From Dubai, we operate throughout the GCC region and Iran. For us competition is a buzzword. We are in a race, but what gives us an edge is that our products and services are as per European Union standards. We provide good quality at a competitive price."

RECYCLING FOR A CAUSE
Nicolaides and Kountouris Metal Company Ltd
Metal Works Manufacturers
www.nkmetal.com.cy
Kypros Efstathiou, Chemical Engineer
"We hope for better jobs, and we are here to stay."
N&K has solutions for industrial buildings, showrooms, farm shelters domestic and fuel stations. Its products are polyurethane insulated panels and boards. Moreover, it deals in trapezoidal metal sheets, metal tiles, and thermal insulating mortars.
Efstathiou says their product was borne out of necessity for reusing waste for thermal insulating mortar production. It has solutions to thermal and sound insulating lightweight mortars based on granulated polyurethane and polystyrene waste, especially for floor and roof applications.
N&K proudly says that development and success of the company continues due to creativity and innovation, which is why N&K's objective is reduce, recycle, recover and reuse of polyurethane and polystyrene waste.
It sees great potential in the UAE market, and the emirate and the region can absorb its technology in a better way. N&K is known for roof and wall claddings, and its main features are suitable for double skin construction, and are manufactured from pre-painted galvanised steel in a number of colour offerings.
Karsten Ehlert, Chemical Engineer, says that their products are climate-friendly for the UAE. As far as pricing and competitiveness is concerned,
he said, "What you pay, you get in return." But he says it is a viable environmental solution.

ISLAND'S STEEL UNIQUENESS
P Z Steel Trading Ltd
Importers of concrete reinforcing steel bars
www.pz-scaffolding.com
Celia Zenonos, Operations Manager
"We are interested in opening a branch office in the UAE because we are expanding and we think that the Emirates offers the best platform to ensure rapid mobility."
PZ Steel Trading has some unique ideas for the UAE's booming construction businesses. It believes the construction phenomenon can have better and weightless construction material. This is where scaffolding comes in. PZ Steel introduces a new range of aluminium construction-supplementing slabs, walls and columns. Celia says they are weightless compared to iron and steel fixtures, and can be easily lifted and transported. Three metres into one metre is the maximum size of an aluminium scaffold and weighs not more than 62 kgs. She says two men can easily carry these pre-fabricated fixtures. PZ Steel Trading offers a wide range of access scaffolding and accessories. It specialises in H-Frame, Cup-Lock or Ring Lock together with staircases, tier systems, material access platforms and safety fences. PZ has the knowledge, experience and expertise to create almost any custom-made formwork. This is where PZ enjoys an edge over other competitors in aluminium frameworks. It's environment-friendly at the same time.

FILTERING THROUGH ENVIRONMENT
K. Pelekanos Air Filter Ltd
www.kpaf-filtration.com
Nectarios Pelekanos, Managing Director
"We believe in quality and do it on our own. This is where we have an edge."
K.P.A.F. Filtration is a leading name in filter manufacturing, bag houses, air slide belt, cargo slings, bulk loading telescopic bellows, and HVAC filters, and similar by-products. In collaboration with several European countries, K.P.A.F. offers a wide variety of products for use in any dust collector. Its after-sales service makes it quite popular among clients, and is highly valued. The Cyprus-based company takes care of environmental concerns and comes up with solutions, accordingly. Pelekanos claims the company has a versatile range of bagfilters. Each fitter employs state-of-the-art technology and is well thought out and finished down to the smallest detail. Its needled and woven fabrics are meant for active optimum performance from filtration equipment. Pelekanos says that while environmental protection is an element of industrial life, it has a range of solutions to offer. K.P.A.F. products are used in power stations, incinerators, metal smelting, cement and other areas of dust collection. Pelekanos says his company has an important task, which is to help improve the atmosphere and the environment of planet Earth.