Fast Moving Consumer Goods (F.M.C.G)
All operations relative to Fast Moving Consumer Goods (F.M.C.G.) are based at the CTC National Distribution Centre (NDC), dealing mainly with:
CTC National Distribution Centre
- A modern distribution / logistics centre, adhering to the highest European Standards and according to suppliers’ specifications, to ensure optimal quality for the consumer.
- Strategically located at the centre of Cyprus, near Nicosia, for easy access to all parts of the island.
- Comprising four buildings, NDC provides a storage capacity of 95,555 cubic metres, 28 loading / unloading ramps, 10,600 pallet spaces.
- Pallet / case / piece handling operation, including micro picking of products relative to distribution requirements and product type: food, beverages, pet care, household, personal care, tobacco, cosmetics and fragrances, devices and accessories, technology devices etc.
- Four different temperature-controlled zones: frozen, chilled, air-conditioned, ambient.
- State of the art technology on premises and vans provides food safety and quality management.
- An advanced Warehouse Management System, integrated with the company’s ERP, gives real time information and data required for each product and at the same time enables immediate traceability in the market. Productivity and efficiency are enhanced by voice picking and reach trucks with RF screens.
- Regularly renewed and closely monitored fleet of more than 70 commercial vehicles – refrigerated, air-conditioned, chilled, ambient.
Food, Beverages & Household
Argosy Trading Co. Ltd
Argosy is the leading F.M.C.G. importer and distributor to the grocery retail in Cyprus with a wide coverage of 1,800 outlets which account for more than 90% of the business sector’s total market. It handles a portfolio of well-known international brands, most of which hold one of the top three positions in their respective category in terms of market share. Argosy is also a major supplier in the Food Service / HORECA business, directly servicing 1,700 outlets.
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Our Key Capabilities
- Customer Focused Sales Management and Development
- Field and In-Store Operations
- Market Development – Brand / Category Management
- Effective Supply Chain Management (Planning, Forecasting, Logistics)
- Full utilisation of a well-established Management Information System
Our Portfolio
Our portfolio of multinational suppliers provides brands which satisfy a wide variety of consumer needs daily, such as:
Activia, Agrino, Airwick, Cillit, Colman’s, Dettol, Dodoni, Elite, Energizer, Findus, Galaxy, Twix, Kellogg`s Special K, Jacobs, Libresse, Libero, Mars, Melissa, Oreo, Pedigree, Pringles, Philadelphia, Philips, Tena, Vanish, Veet, Whiskas, Wilkinson, Zewa, Scotch Brite, 7Days. Click here to see the full list of suppliers and brands.
Services
Argosy provides financial services, HR, Logistics and IT services to CTC Group companies, as well as others under contractual agreements.
Tobacco
Cassandra Trading Ltd
Importer and distributor of Philip Morris International cigarette brands and heated tobacco products, Cassandra is the leading tobacco distributor in Cyprus – a fully scaled organization, covering directly more than 1,600 outlets and operating the stand-alone IQOS stores on the island.
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Brands
Combustible (Cigarettes and Roll Your Own tobacco):
- Marlboro
- Philip Morris
- L&M
- Parliament
Heated Tobacco:
- HEETS
- FIIT
- TEREA
Devices:
- IQOS
- LIL by IQOS
COSMETICS & FRAGRANCES
Artview Co. Ltd
Artview is the importer and distributor of the Christian Dior fragrances, make-up and skincare in the Cyprus market. Aiming at the best customer experience, its committed team matches the luxury brand’s image standards through offering:
- Unique selling points
- Differentiation in its brand activities
- Personalized customer service
Artview also distributes and manages the Foreo luxury facial cleansing devices.
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Argosy, under contractual agreement, provides logistics, distribution and other services to the above brands, in addition to a wide portfolio of world famous brands of luxury and premium cosmetics and fragrances, meeting the high standards and aspirations of their suppliers and customers.
Brands include among others:
Biotherm, Cacharel, Cerruti, Diesel, Giorgio Armani, Ghost, Helena Rubinstein, Jennifer Lopez, Kiehl’s, Lancôme, Mugler, Paloma Picasso, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Rihanna, Rochas, Urban Decay, Viktor & Rolf, Yves Saint Laurent.
CONTACT
ARGOSY TRADING CO. LTD
Pera Chorio – Nissou
P.O. Box 21355
1507 Nicosia, Cyprus
Tel: +357 22 741 000
Fax: +357 22 741 100
Email: info@argosy.com.cy
Website: www.argosy.com.cy
CASSANDRA TRADING LTD
Pera Chorio – Nissou
P.O. Box 21355
1507 Nicosia, Cyprus
Tel: +357 22 741 000
Fax: +357 22 741 100
Email: info@cassandra.com.cy
ARTVIEW CO. LTD
Pera Chorio – Nissou
P.O.Box 21355
1507 Nicosia, Cyprus
Tel: + 357 22 741 000
Fax: +357 22 741 100
Email: info@artview.com.cy