CPO Group

The Costas Papaellinas Organization has a long history of over 85 years. The first company was created in 1928 and operated for many years as C. A. Papaellinas & Co., under the name of its founder, Costas A. Papaellinas. In 1952 it was succeeded by CPO which is today the main trading company of the Costas Papaellinas Organization Group of Companies. Cyprus Pharmaceutical Organization Limited (CPO) is a leading importer, distributor and exclusive agent for a wide variety of products ranging from consumer (mass market) products, perfumery and cosmetics, to pharmaceutical products, hospital, medical, analytical, dental supplies and surveying instruments. The Costas Papaellinas Organization Group of Companies is now one of the strongest commercial entities in Cyprus with a combined turnover exceeding €65 million. Over the last three decades the company has grown extensively in several directions, through organic growth as well as local acquisitions. The majority of our principals and their products are world famous and brand leaders in their respective fields. These include inter alia and in no particular order: • NIVEA/Beiersdorf • MEGA Disposables • Estee Lauder Group • Burberry • Versace • MAC • Givenchy • Arthrex • Bristol Meyers Squibb • Gilead Science • Boehringer Ingelheim • Pfizer Consumer Health • Philips Medical Systems • 3M • B.Braun