Lanitis Aristophanous Ltd (previously called Lanitis Aristophanous Xylemboria Ltd) was established in May 2000 after a merger agreement between the two leading timber traders in Cyprus, N.P. Lanitis Ltd, a leading trading company founded in 1896 and Evangelos Aristophanous Ltd, founded in 1956. With over 150 years of combined experience, deep knowledge and commitment in the trading of quality timber and specialised construction materials, Lanitis Aristophanous was soon established as the undisputed market leader in timber trading island wide.

Lanitis Aristophanous operates in large and growing markets and trades a full range of quality products in 3 main categories. Timber and its by-products form the backbone of its operations, as the company satisfies over 40% of market requirements in softwoods, hardwoods and timber related industrial products such as MDF, chipboard, veneered MDF, veneered chipboard, OSB and plywood. Specialised building materials, such as sophisticated thermal and acoustic insulating materials, dry wall construction materials as well as roofing, offer significant growth opportunities for the company. Finally, sanitary ware, ceramic tiles and parquet floors are products which offer the company the opportunity to differentiate itself through its high design and high quality products and its excellent service reaching therefore the most sophisticated and demanding of end-customers.

The company benefits from having a superior supplier network worldwide, comprising of reliable providers from the USA, Sweden, Russia, Greece, Italy, Africa and Asia. The management of Lanitis Aristophanous has extensive experience in the selection of its products and maintains the highest of quality standards. Consequently, the company has long relationships with its selected suppliers, some of which have an exclusive trading relationship with Lanitis Aristophanous.

Lanitis Aristophanous operates as a wholesaler as well as a retailer and supplies a very wide range of clients in the manufacturing industry, the construction industry and a network of distributors, as well as end-customers directly. The company has placed its seal in thousands of projects directly or indirectly, from the simplest to the most complex developments. Every customer relationship is developed with responsibility for the long term by an assigned salesperson and there is also a direct relationship between clients and the top management through frequent personal contacts with all the regular customers of the company all over Cyprus.

A key success factor for Lanitis Aristophanous is the company’s power in logistics: five modern warehousing facilities in all major towns, all supplied with specialised equipment staff, ensure that products can be delivered to any location in Cyprus the same day. The distribution network is supported by 20 salespersons and 25 delivery trucks, enabling a smooth operation resulting in stock optimisation, service excellence, customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.A modern and highly designed showroom completes the facilities of the company and offers a relaxed yet professional environment where end customers can meet fully trained staff to discuss design ideas and receive technical advice.

For Lanitis Aristophanous, its people are an inherent part of business success. Many of its 90 employees have had long careers with the company and staff commitment is evident in all parts of the operation. Specialised training is provided by the suppliers and employees become qualified where necessary. A strong head office promotes a professional environment throughout the well organised and effective operations.

Lanitis Aristophanous targets continuous growth and efficiency, as it aspires to see its new departments being spun off as successful independent companies. It is a company committed to offering quality products and services, running efficient operations based on new technologies and advanced standards, employing well trained people, delivering high customer satisfaction, being well positioned to take advantage of new opportunities in the market and enjoying a highly credible reputation in the Cyprus business community.