Rolandos Enterprises Public Ltd, named after its founder Rolandos Loizou; The Greek-Cypriot Entrepreneur established in 1983 a small limited liability company named R.L. Photographic Ltd (R.L: for Rolandos Loizou). His ambiguous vision and dedication in color processing and professional photography let him to become one of the leading photographic studios in the local market.
In 1985 he introduced digital innovation while investing in Fujifilm’s mini lab technology. The new cutting edge technology offered for the first time on an International level, revolution in chemical processing / development and up to A3 photographic media size direct printing. The Fujifilm patent could develop and print simultaneously in just 23 minutes while other traditional local mini labs would require a lead-time of 5 -7 days!
At the same time he decided to introduce two digital innovations, manufactured by Canon: the first color copier system in the World using toner technology and printing up to A3 media size and the Canon Bubble-Jet printer capable of printing quality at 400dpi (dots per inch) producing color digital prints of up to 60*80cm.
Taking full advantage of these technological innovations, in 1986 he established the first high-tech color copy center factory in the local market. The impressive production setup was originally designed by the founder him self and finally branded the factory with the name of Colours by Rolandos Ltd. The copy center factory was a tremendous success at the time, making him the market leader in digital printing innovations.
At that point he realized that the limitations of Fujifilm & Canon technologies where both not satisfying the need for outdoor applications, let him to take one of his biggest yet strategic decisions by heavily investing in 3M Manufacturing Company. Some could say that 3M unique innovations complimented his futuristic vision on becoming a true leader in wide format digital printing & signage graphics.
The results where remarkable! Shocking competition and making his true statement of all new revolutionary outdoor products.
With hard work, dedication and attention to details he soon became one of the major signage exporters for countries like Greece, Rumania, Lebanon, Israel, the United Arabic Emirates & Africa.
In 1997 the founder became the official representative of 3M Scotchprint technology (Match Component System) with exclusive rights for the local market and other near locations.
In 1998 a new investment took place, this time with a company called Vutek (EFI) and made an acquisition of the first 5 meter digital super wide printer model name Vutek 5300. The business was flourishing and some of the major clients where mostly Tabacco manufacturers. Serving customers like B.A.T (British American Tabacco) & Rothmans International - Coca Cola, Sprite, Pepsi; exporting illuminated super wide signage displays. At that time, Nigeria was the most popular export destination producing hundreds of super wide signage displays.
In year 2000, being one of the leading printing companies in the Middle East region the founder decided to make 5 new acquisitions. The strategic acquisitions where made on several advertising outdoor media companies while securing municipal agreements for the outdoor advertising media & street furniture (Bus-Shelter Stops).
Back in 1992, the founder established a succesful collaboration with a Dermatologist - Cosmetologist on a miraculous product called Bio-peeling.
At that time his wife Yiola Loizou (Vice President of the Board of Directors & International Advisor) being by profession a Physiotherapist and a Beauty Therapist Advisor, was managing her own beauty salon - therapeutic center.
The incredible Bio-peeling product inspired the Founder and convinced him to acquire the product patent and began establishing the Neoderma Brand!
In 2001 Rolandos Enterprises was listed in the Cyprus Stock Exchange while releasing in Public company shares of 25% while still reserving the Majority of 75%.
Today Neoderma is an International Brand with exports to more than 22 destinations covering the area of Europe, Middle East & West Asia continents. Neoderma has a complete full range of about 200 unique formula patents which are developed for the professional beauty therapists and as well for the consumer (home use products).
The Neoderma Laboratories are today located near the center of Nicosia (Capital City) with high-end, impressive & technologically advanced facilities that cover an area of about 8.000 square meters and structured at a 4 level floor setup.
Mrs Yiola Loizou is the Vice President of the Board of Directors and as well the Neoderma International Advisor.
The major stakeholder Mr Rolandos Loizou & Founder reserves today in private 85.50%. Mr Loizou he is currently the Chairman of the Board of Directors and providing services as a Special Executive Advisor to the Managing Director of Rolandos Group Plc.