About Us

Corporate Profile & Historical Overview

Pittakis Building Materials (Paralimnitiko) was established in 1974 by Avraam M. Pittakis and Markos A. Pittakis in Paralimni, Cyprus. Having steered a remarkable and continuously evolving course over the years in the manufacturing of building materials, the company has managed to become a dynamic leader on the island. To achieve this, the company has been steadily implementing a long-term business plan with a vision and a strategy focused purely on its clients and the needs of the local market. A major milestone in this strategy was the purchase of 160,000 square meters of land and the construction of a privately owned factory in 1981 in Paralimni, laying the foundations for its subsequent industrial scale.

In 2006, the company entered a new chapter in its history with the construction of a new state-of-the-art production facility that conforms to the highest standards for safety, health, and the environment. The facility is fully automated and stands as one of the most modern of its kind throughout the Mediterranean basin, allowing for the production of large quantities at the highest quality in the market.

This production plant allows the company to focus on the manufacturing of cement-based construction materials such as a wide variety of adhesives, grouts, compounds, plasters, and mortars. The continuous daily quality control at the plant has become a core virtue for everyone involved in the production process.

Our Journey (Timeline of Milestones)

• 1970 – 1974: The company is founded by Avraam M. Pittakis and Markos A. Pittakis in Paralimni.

• 1980: Active involvement in earthworks (excavations and backfilling) as well as road network constructions.

• 1990: Focus on Research & Development (R&D) in cement, producing specialized products such as adhesives, grouts, and renders.

• 2000: Purchase and installation of a fully automated production line for cementitious products, radically upgrading the factory’s production capacity.

• 2010: Commencement of targeted R&D in architectural coatings and high-demand architectural renders.

• 2015: Launch of a new line of products under the brand name Globus Colors, expanding business operations into premium paints, primers, acrylic plasters, and waterproofing slurries.

• 2020: Dynamic introduction of thermal insulation products and textured coatings that complement the construction of thermal facades. Developed by a team of qualified engineers, the company launched the brand Alfa Thermomonosi by Pittakis, which has become the leading solution on the island.

• 2021: Strategic rebranding of the corporate identity, introducing a brand-new corporate logo and the brand name Pittakis Building Materials.

• 2030 (Vision): Continuous shift toward absolute sustainability: Development of fully eco-friendly products, utilization of 100% recyclable packaging, and manufacturing driven by renewable green energy sources.

Products & Activities

Today, the company focuses on the manufacturing and distribution of a comprehensive range of premium construction and decorative materials, including:

• A wide variety of cementitious tile adhesives and high-strength grouts.

• Fillers, skimming plasters, and ready-mix mortars.

• Architectural and textured renders.

• Bonding primers and specialized acrylic undercoats.

• Advanced thermal, water, and acoustic insulation cementitious products.

• The complete Alfa Thermomonosi system (mortars for adhesion and leveling of thermal insulation panels, fiberglass mesh, and finishing plasters).

• The complete range of eco-friendly architectural paints, primers, and varnishes under the Globus Colors brand.

Certifications & Quality Assurance

For Pittakis Building Materials, quality is a daily practice and a culture embraced by everyone involved in the production process. The company holds the international quality management certificate ISO 9001 for the production and sale of all its products. Furthermore, all products strictly conform to European Quality Standards, bearing the CE Marking, and are fully certified by accredited European Laboratories.

Main Objectives

• Market Specialization: Complete dedication to the unique needs of the Cypriot market and our local customers.

• Environmental Responsibility: The manufacturing of high-quality, eco-friendly, and sustainable products.

• Customer Satisfaction: Achieving absolute client satisfaction through the delivery of true “value for money” and excellent cost-benefit ratios.

• Client-Centric Philosophy: Building long-term relationships of trust through direct, personal, and continuous contact with each individual client.

• Expanding the Product Range: Continually developing new product codes and solutions driven entirely by market trends and demands.

Pittakis Building Materials • Paralimni, Cyprus • Reliability & Quality since 1974